1638 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1638 Oregon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 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 1638 Oregon Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the revision of original approval under #940863 for the elimination of third story addition, roof deck and roof deck access structure above third story, reduction in the first story and second story addition to match with existing building footprint of an existing attached building (size and location as shown on plans).
- Zoning permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition, rear addition, and roof deck and roof deck access structure on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans/ application. existing use of single family household living to remain.
- Demolition permit Oct 2017Completed
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only,no structural work on this permit
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Water service curb in - pa1# 2016-0701193 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jan 2015Completed
Interior demo and interior alterations to include drywall throughout, moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening,framing in basement. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Completed
New pvc hd,3 stack small fixtures easte and new water distribution piping throughout (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Dec 2014Completed
Install 80,000 btu 92% gas furnace in basement with air and related duct work
- Electrical permit Dec 2014Completed
Install new 200amp service,6 switches and 10 outlets as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Replace back water valve underground
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Install backwater valves
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Oregon Ave Sunoco, 1825-33 Oregon Ave (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
950 ft
Bregy F Amedee Sch (950 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,900 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.6 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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