2811 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2811 Castor Avenue in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2811 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2811 Castor 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. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace damaged 100amp panel with new 100amp panel-reconnect existing circuits to new panel-repair/replace (1) damaged circuit as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Alteration permit Nov 2015Completed
Make safe, remove and replace deteriorated bricks as necessary, restore chimney to good repair, apply galv wire mesh and stucco, upon final inspection case violations # 329839 will be complied,
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Oct 2013Completed
Interior alterations to include replacing drywall due to water damage. 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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Replace curb trap/fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2010Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Jan 2007Completed
Secure galvanized wire mesh to wall and apply stucco finish. erect concrete stairs for rear entry. enlarge rear entry to install french doors and provide a metal lintel 1/4" thick 7'6" long above door opening.
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
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
2,550 ft
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Castor Avenue & Thompson Street, 3716 E Thompson St (900 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Venango Street Properties and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
950 ft
Chapman Industrial Finishes Inc and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,550 ft
AMY at Martin (2,550 ft), Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (4,650 ft), Deep Roots CS (4,900 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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