1611 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1611 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 1 not closed, and 6 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 1611 Fairmount Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Replace water heater.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Electrical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install rooftop solar pv systems. 37 panels with inverter system to meet all conditions of streamlinee solar permit 11.47 kw as per 2008 nec.(cc district)
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Install 37 solar panels on roof of single family dwelling
- Administrative permit May 2011Completed
Certificate of occupancy for unit b
- Administrative permit May 2011Completed
Certificate of occupancy for unit a
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
2 water service,5" lateral and curb trap
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
2 water service 5" lateral and curb trap
- Zoning permit Mar 2011Completed
For the erection of an rear exterior staircase from grade to second floor as per plans for two family dwelling.
- Zoning permit Mar 2011Completed
For the erection of an rear exterior staircase from grade to second floor as per plans for two family dwelling.
- Electrical permit Nov 2010Completed
Duplex apartments a & b, 200 amp service and equipment throughout as per 2008 nec (cc dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
900 ft
Franklin LC (900 ft), People for People CS (1,050 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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