2502 North Opal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2502 North Opal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 2502 North Opal 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. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Remove tub and install a shower.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
For interior alterations to the bathroom of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Rough in and finish for the following fixtures: 1st floor: 1 toilet, 1 shower, 1 lavatory, 1 kitchen sink and washer box 2nd floor: 2 toilet, 2 shower and 2 lavatories
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Full rewire per 2014 nec code 200amp service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-010727
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
Renovations per plan.
- Demolition permit Dec 2019Completed
The complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of license & inspections demolition program . **add's specs erosion control mat, with seed. 1 stucco c/w 2507 n opal st replace front sidewalk.**
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for replacement of portions of birck and point to resolve case 895945. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 895945.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from main to meter-pa1#20180822872-"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"
- Demolition permit Aug 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a bldg as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program.
- Electrical permit May 2014Completed
Install new 100a service w/ground rod, 3- smoke detectors, 3- arc faults, 3-gfi receptacle circuits; install 4- light fixtures, replace 18- duplex receptacles to (tr) type, replace 9- switches... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Closed
Remove roofing from rear shed. remove plywood from rear shed. install new plywood install modified granular rubber
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: Streets Site 184, 2121-33 W York St (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
1844 West Sedgley and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Henshell Corp and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
500 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,250 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (1,250 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (1,750 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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