2846 North Opal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2846 North Opal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 2846 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Replace 3/4” copper water service from existing curb stop in side walk into house with new meter spread and valves on each side of meter. amend replacing full 3/4" water service with curb trap fai from curb to house
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
3/4 water service curb into the house
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: no stucco. no erosion control mat. replace front sidewalk. clean and grade lot @ 2841 m/ 20th st remove all trees. replace sidewalk @ 2841 n 20th st.
- Residential building permit Oct 2019Expired
Make safe permit- for the reconstruction of the rear 2 story portion to resolve resolve case #608924. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #608924.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Curb trap,fai and md pa20150120874(sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Mar 2013Completed
Replace sheetrock on walls in bedroom area hallway and paint
- Mechanical permit Feb 2012Completed
Install 1 comfortmaker hvac unit (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Install new 3/4 water service, new house trap & new main drain into house, install complete plumbing throughout house, 3wc, 3lav, 3bt, 1kit, 1lt (single family dwelling)
- New construction permit Jul 2011Completed
New construction of a two story, end of block rowhouse. see a/p 307742 for plans
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2011Completed
New construction of a two story sfd.
- Electrical permit Nov 2010Completed
Install 100amp service,1 gfi receptacle,3 fixtures,dryer line, install 5 smoke detectors,replace 14 switches and 20 receptacles asper 2008 nec
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Craftbilt Mfg, 2901 N 18th St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
3045 N 19th and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
Henshell Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
1,450 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (1,450 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,500 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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