171 Pearson Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 171 Pearson Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 3 permits, all closed, and 0 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 171 Pearson 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
Every permit on file is closed out.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Supply power for pool equipment, proper grounding and bonding per nec wire circuits for pool pool pump / filter. install 6 awg ground wire around pool for proper pool bonding and grounding. 1 20 amp circuit for pump. electrical contract attached. 1 20amp circuit for service / general use. as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Oct 2009Completed
Interior alterations to include the removal and replacement of sheetrock where needed. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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
2.5 mi
Cinnaminson Township (Block 702) Ground Water Contamination (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lens Auto Svc, 9337 Torresdale Ave (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Jowitt Rodgers Co 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
Wildfire risk
Relatively Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
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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