318 Sears Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 318 Sears Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 4 not closed, and 10 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 318 Sears Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Expired
Replacement of 40 gal electric water heater as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per nec 2014
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13d fire suppression system serviced by a one inch combine fire service line with a water meter assembly for a residential occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13d standard.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a residential fire sprinkler system (rfss) in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin no. 1001-r1 (using a new one (1) inch combined fire/domestic service line as per pwd utility plan dated 09/30/2020), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see rp-2021-015124 for new construction permit.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors grounding system as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016042
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-015124
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-015124
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-016042
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-015124
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-016042
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-015124
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,050 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,050 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,700 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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 sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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