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3240 Birch Road, Philadelphia

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Does 3240 Birch Road have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, 3 not closed, and 31 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 3240 Birch Road at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively 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.

  1. Plumbing permit Jul 2024Issued

    Supply and install a new 1-1/4" backflow preventer

  2. Plumbing permit Aug 2022Expired

    Replace laundry tub, partial main drain, and partial stack inside.

  3. General permit minor Jul 2022Expired

    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.

  4. Alteration permit Dec 2015Completed

    Roof replacement dimensional shingles(multi-family)see hansen case 509744

  5. Plumbing permit May 2014Completed

    Seal abandon lateral (sfd) pa20141250107

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

2,500 ft

Maola Philadelphia 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

3,400 ft

Decatur Stephen Sch (3,400 ft), MaST Community CS III (5,150 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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