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247 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia

Semi-detached house

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Does 247 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 8 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 247 Roxborough Avenue 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

Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.

  1. General permit minor Aug 2020Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  2. Electrical permit Mar 2014Completed

    Run a 120v line and install a 20a disconnect... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building

  3. Alteration permit Apr 2011Completed

    Removing trash and debris. put drywall up in front living room and dining room. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, issue date january 1, 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.

  4. Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed

    Construct new roof system atop existing roofless stone masonry walls of old detached building at rear of yard. not to be used as a dwelling. unconditioned space.

  5. Zoning/use permit May 2010Completed

    Building a roof and door on existing stone walls in back yard of a duplex to be used as a storage shed to store lawn equipment

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

Leaking fuel tanks

2 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,450 ft

133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

1,500 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

3,350 ft

Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,350 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,000 ft), Roxborough HS (4,100 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.
  • 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.
  • Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
  • 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.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.

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