1948 Morrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1948 Morrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 13 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 1948 Morrell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
New 200 amps service. 50 outlets, 30 lights, 20 switches and 7 hard wired smoke detector.
- Residential building permit Nov 2019Completed
Make safe application for replacement roof required as result of fire damage (details as shown on the plan) no other work included on application
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Install 3-water closets, 4-lavs, 2-tubs, 1-shower, 1-laundry, 1-kitchen sink 1-dishwasher and 1-water heater & stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Dec 2018Completed
Interior alterations to existing 1 story single family residence. repair/replace fire damaged interior framing. framing changes limited to replacement of damaged floor joist and stair as per plans. contact inspector at district office prior to starting work. * separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac.*
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
Flat new roof torch down 15 sq. rubber aluminum flashing where need it.
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations-perform minor demo and replace with like kind, construct some minor framing install all new finishes. for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bustleton Avenue Gas & Food Mart, 9853 Bustleton Ave (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Pm Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
800 ft
Frank Anne Sch (800 ft), Swenson Arts and Technology High School (4,050 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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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