2948 Mascher Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2948 Mascher Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 58 violations, 2 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 2948 Mascher 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. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Complete rewire w/ 100 amp service w/ 30 circuit panel, grounding bridge, smoke alarms as per 2014 nec.
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Issued
Install 15amp receptacle 120volts with arch fault breaker for a stair glide as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Replace water service
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Replace 3/4" water servcie pa20173580021(sfd)
- Mechanical permit Dec 2017Completed
Install 1 gas furnace (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Completed
Remove old roof and replace with new rubber roof
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
Install 100amp service grounding & bonding, install 3-smokes, 3-dedicated circuits as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
Repair rear bay install siding. repair bedroom floor install new sheetrock bedroom walls.
- Alteration permit Nov 2012Completed
Remove and replace new roof covering
- Plumbing permit Mar 2008Expired
Re-rough 2nd floor bathroom. install new three piece bathroom. toilet, vanity and tub. install 3 valve diverter
- Plumbing permit Dec 2007Completed
Ezplum
- Plumbing permit Jun 2007Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Liberty Gas, 101 W Lehigh Ave (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 9 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 7 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
Nearest public schools
600 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (600 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,100 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (2,100 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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