160 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 160 Shurs Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 12 violations, 2 open.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 160 Shurs Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace sanitary and storm cts, fais & mds.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Rooftop solar array: 3.24kw solar electric system featuring ja solar 405w solar panels, enphase energy inc. - iq8plus-72-2-us [240v] inverters; 10kwh battery system featuring: enphase energy inc. - 10 kwh: 2 iq battery 5p in accordance with attached ez standard
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 2 full hot air systems with ductwork, 3 ton 70k on 3rd fl & 2 ton 40k on first
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Discard all existing wiring in building, remove service. install new 40 circuit 200 amp panel, supply power to all hvac equipment with disconnects. wire circuits according to code and supply all breakers, switches, plates, and smoke alarms. fixtures supplied by general contractor.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Installation of interior plumbing system according to ppc2018 connect to existing sewer and domestic water. install 3 wc, 3 lavs,1 ks, 1 laundry tray 2 showers, 1 wh, 1 hose bib 12 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
For interior 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.
- General permit minor Jun 2024Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Expired
For the construction/alterations throughout an existing attached structure to include the addition or alterations of bathrooms . for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. **********************
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Replace storms and sanitary traps into house (sfd)pa20152792980 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Nov 2011Completed
Roof replacement, single ply, tpo (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,550 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,550 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.