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2154 Benson Street, Philadelphia

Semi-detached house

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Does 2154 Benson Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 4 permits, all closed, and 26 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 2154 Benson Street 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. No open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed

    Storm/santary traps, fai pa1# 2015-3222068 - "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"

  2. Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed

    Replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlet

  3. Plumbing permit May 2011Completed

    Repair section of house drain and storm drain

  4. Alteration permit Oct 2007Completed

    Install vinyl siding, 1 story (sfd)

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

Superfund site

3.0 mi

Metal Banks (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: Texaco 100312, 8275 Bustleton Ave (1,050 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

1,300 ft

Farrell Louis H Sch (1,300 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (3,250 ft), Tacony Academy CS (4,950 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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  • Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
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