145 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 145 Jackson Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 145 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 7 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 145 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Amend 5/12/2026 scope of work is limited to the bathroom area only ___________________________________________________ install 200 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire entire property as per nec code.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Install 9 fixtures 2 full bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater & a dishwasher.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Residential building permit May 2025Expired
To remove 1 story portion - erect new one story rear addition (kitchen shed -extend 7 feet), details as shown on the plans. construction shall not impact adjacent properties and minimum 1 hour fire seperaiton shall be provided for wall located on or within three feet from property line. permit amended on 8/21/25 : original footage 7 feet, modified to takeaway 2 feet, property only going out 5 feet.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
To remove rear one story portion and for the erection of a one-story rear addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Repair/replace house drain
- Alteration permit Oct 2014Completed
Replacing (3) front windows- replacing front damaged steps to original size , stucco side wall (homeowner performing work)
- Electrical permit Apr 2007Completed
Install (12) 15 amp outlets, 10 single toggle sws, 2-3way sws, 1-20amp gfi, 1 bath exh fan, 16 hi hats, 2 combo smoke and carbon monoxide smoke alarms 110v/w battery backup. (south dist)
- Addition permit Feb 2007Completed
For the erection of a one story addition at the third floor elevation, with the creation of property line party walls. all work shall conform with the approved plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2007Completed
For the erection of a one story addition at the entire third floor elevation. addition will incorporate a partial open patio in the front facade.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
1.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Sharswood George Sch (750 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,150 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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