238 West Champlost Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 238 West Champlost Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, all closed, and 60 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 238 West Champlost 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. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Completed
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. replacement of boiler. same in kind and in place. no new pipping/ductwork. 78k btu gas boiler.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Install a 100- amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Installation of pvc drain pipe and copper supply lines for bathroom - toilet, bathtub, sink
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
Ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Replace receptacle and 100a panel.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Curb trap and fai pa20150191065 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Roof recovering (epdm).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
Rough-in bathtub and sink, install bathtub
- Alteration permit Jun 2013Completed
Interior alterations/repair due to water/fire damage. replace drywall, flooring, remodel kitchen, bathroom, no new framing on this permit or structural work.
- Electrical permit May 2013Completed
Rewire 3 bdrms,1 bath,1 kitchen,install 5 hardwire smokes as per 2008 nec(sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2010Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. frame with 2 x 4 and finish basement of single family dwelling. no sleeping areas permitted.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2009Completed
Replacement of fresh air inlet
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Cardone Industries. 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
1,150 ft
Lowell James R Sch (1,150 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (1,900 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,000 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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