248 Sumac Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 248 Sumac Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 3 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 248 Sumac Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the partial demolition at the rear and for the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing attached building for use as single family household living as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Completed
For the partial demolition at the rear and for the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing attached building. property lies in nco- wissahickon. (size and location as shown on plans).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 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. (one system; 14 seer, 3 ton, 36,000 btu payne heat pump 29x29x38h, outdoor unit in rear yard adjacent living room window mounted on plastic pad. payne indoor blower: located in basement near front, adjacent the party wall. 1200 cfm 10kw back up resistance heating, 21 wide x41 high. duct system consists of 13 outlets with 4 returns 1 grill on second and third floors with 2 grill on first floor).
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install new 200 amp service, 40 circuit main breaker. rough-in and finish work - basement/1st and 2nd floors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Rough and finish: (2) toilet (3) lav (2) bathtub (1) laundry tray (2) toilets (1) kitchen sink
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.******
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Curb trap replacement
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Replace small drains from ideal bend to tub and lavatory. replace water lines to tub laboratory and toilet.
- Residential building permit May 2021Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. bathroom remodel. moving back a non load bearing wall 2 foot into middle bedroom to make to the 2nd floor hall bathroom bigger.
- General permit minor May 2021Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. *contractor is a sole proprietor with no employees*
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Water heater replacement in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Replace house drain,house trap and fai(sfd)pa20182290479 "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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
1,450 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,450 ft), Mifflin Thomas Sch (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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