225 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 225 Shurs Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 225 Shurs Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-007559
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install 1" wdp
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Repair/replace house drain, trap and fai storm and sanitary
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
13 feet deep, from curb trap fai to the house foundation. replacing sewers. machine digging.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installed one (1) hvac system with ductwork. air handler - 3ton, heat pump - 3 ton, which is located in the backyard).
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
Install new 2" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13r supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13r supply and install new 2" city approved backflow preventer supply and install new fire department connection supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-007559
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-007559
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 200amp service. wiring, outlets, light fixtures, switches and 120v interconnected smoke/co devices. all work as per 2014 nec & city of philadelphia code requirements.
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
For the construction of a semi-detached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure and 4th floor front balcony . for a single- family household living with one (1) accessory off-street parking space. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.***********
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached structure with roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure; for use as a single-family household living with one (1) accessory off-street parking space; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 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
Nearest public schools
2,200 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,200 ft), Dobson James Sch (5,150 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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