3121 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3121 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 3 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 3121 Midvale Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Excavate and replace the broken curb trap, fai
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
For the addition of private driveway and surface parking accessory to an existing single family dwelling. size and location per plans
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
3 1/2 bath, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen and garbage disposal (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install two complete hvac systems 1st fl one 90k btu furnace @ 80% on for 2nd and 3rd fl one 60,000 btu furnace @90% ,1st fl 3 ton a/c,2nd and 3rd fl 2 1/2 ton a/c
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
6-15amps branch circuits for lighting fixture, smoke detectors, receptacles and switches, 5-20amp branches circuits for gfci receptacle as per nec 2008 (sfd)north district
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Remove interior wall, installing new lvl header, replace main support beam at existing porch. relocate side entry door. perform all related framing for above.
- Residential building permit Jul 2016Expired
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Demolition permit Apr 2016Completed
Interior demo non structual ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Cage Graphic Arts and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,650 ft
Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,650 ft), Mifflin Thomas Sch (2,650 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (4,150 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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