1925 Benton Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1925 Benton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 6 violations, 3 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1925 Benton 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Expired
New 100a rated meter socket, riser and service cable -the meter needs to be moved 4-5 ft to the left so that it is no longer under the deck and move the service point of attachment over so that it is no longer above the deck as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Expired
Installation of 30 roof mounted solar modules, 9.450kw dc/7.600kw ac installtion of new 100a rated service cable from the overhead drop to the meter and from the meter to the panel
- Zoning permit Jul 2013Completed
Erection of a deck-sfd
- Alteration permit Jul 2013Completed
Install 14'-0" x 15'-0" deck in rear of single family dwelling. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.-sfd
- Plumbing permit Oct 2011Completed
Replace vent, 1 family dwelling
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mikes Bustleton Auto Repair, 8546 Bustleton Ave (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
3,050 ft
Farrell Louis H Sch (3,050 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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