305 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 305 Hermitage Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 1 not closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 305 Hermitage Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install duct work with a total of (16)diffusers/registers, install furnace 92% or better efficiency 80,000 btu 1600 cfm & (2) 3-ton condenser unit outside at ground level on side/rear yard).
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2020-006677 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 3 story single family dwelling with pilot house, roof deck and basement. as shown in the enclosed plans provided.seperate permit required for sprinkler. (underpinning of foundation is part of this permit). contractor shall provide shoring to protect adjacent property as prescribed in submitted gel tech report.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 3 story single family dwelling with pilot house, roof deck and basement. as shown in the enclosed plans provided.seperate permit required for sprinkler. (underpinning of foundation is part of this permit). contractor shall provide shoring to protect adjacent property as prescribed in submitted gel tech report.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 3 story single family dwelling with pilot house, roof deck and basement. as shown in the enclosed plans provided.seperate permit required for sprinkler. (underpinning of foundation is part of this permit). contractor shall provide shoring to protect adjacent property as prescribed in submitted gel tech report.
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 3 story single family dwelling with pilot house, roof deck and basement. as shown in the enclosed plans provided.seperate permit required for sprinkler. (underpinning of foundation is part of this permit). contractor shall provide shoring to protect adjacent property as prescribed in submitted gel tech report. permit amended on 8/9/21, this application is to amend the previously approved permit. the engineer has been change from larry j farkas, pe to alfa engineering, georges ballouz pe. ms.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a cellar and a roof deck and a roof access structure. size and location as shown on plans. size and location as shown on plans.
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings-remove loose stucco and reapply stucco for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. all work to be performed by homeowner.
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
Re surface entire property with stucco
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
Replace 5" storm sewer line to basement wall replace 5" sanitary sewer to basement wall
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
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Namico Inc and 3 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
1,550 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,550 ft), Roxborough HS (1,700 ft), Green Woods CS (4,250 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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