162 Markle Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 162 Markle Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 1 not closed, and 9 violations, 1 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 162 Markle Street 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install a new 100 amp svc w/ground rod and continuous ground,1 carbon monoxide detector,5 arc fault breakers,4 gfi receptacles,5 light fixtures,2 exterior lights,replace 10 receptacles and 10 switches. fish only as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Sep 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Storm and sanitary curbtraps and fresh air inlets
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 120v receptacle and circuit for int stair glide machine by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Remove old tub and replace with shower the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Storm & sanitary curb trap back, main drain, fresh air inlet pa20161033583 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
2,250 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,250 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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