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266 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia

Semi-detached house

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Does 266 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 23 violations, 8 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 266 Roxborough Avenue at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

Every permit on file is closed out. 8 open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed

    Replace kitchen sink

  2. Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed

    Rewire kitchen only. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec.

  3. Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed

    For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.

  4. Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed

    Repair sewer line

  5. Plumbing permit Nov 2011Completed

    Replace sanitary and storm curb trap and main drain into house, new fresh air inlet at curb, 1 family dwelling

  6. Plumbing permit Feb 2009Completed

    Replace house drains and traps

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

Brownfield site

1,550 ft

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

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

1,650 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

3,400 ft

Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,400 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,950 ft), Roxborough HS (4,000 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
  • 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.

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