3404 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3404 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 3 not closed, and 56 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 3404 Midvale Avenue 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- General permit minor Nov 2021Expired
Aluminum clad wood windows in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 2nd floor front (1 unit), - 2nd floor rear (3 units), - 1st floor rear (1 unit) aluminum full view storm door in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 1st floor front (1 unit)
- General permit minor Nov 2021Expired
Aluminum clad wood windows in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 1st & 2nd floor front (2 units) aluminum full view storm door in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 1st floor front (1 unit)
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
For interior plumbing work installation of (2)water closets, (2)showers/tubs, (2)lavatories, and (1)kitchen sink in a single family dwelling as per 2017 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Ez electric permit - as per the 2014 nec install (3) 20 amp arc-fault/ground-fault breakers for kitchen counter circuits and garbage disposal/dishwasher circuit install (2) 20 amp arc-fault circuit breakers for stove/microwave and dining room circuit install (2) 15 amp arc-fault circuit breakers for fridge and lighting circuits install (2) 20 amp thermo-magnetic circuit breakers for bathroom receptacle and lighting circuits install (7) 6 inch recessed lights install (2) pendant lights
- Residential building permit May 2020Completed
For the interior alterations and renovation in an exiting single family dwelling as per plans and manufacturer’s specifications, ** per phc approval, rear window to be replaced and math existing. no muntin. size of opening will not be changed. two (2) new skylights to be installed on rear, flat roof **
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Install new 100a panel and 24-circuit breakers on a 30- circuit panel- ... per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and fai pa 2018-0820674 only-no work near the building
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and main drain-pa1#20162282530-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Replace house trap and fai pa20161650332 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Aug 2012Completed
Install new 200a service in accordance with 2008 nec(sfd)(north dist)
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Replace 4 exterior windows on rear of row sfd
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (750 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Alphachem Inc and 4 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
800 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (800 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,000 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,750 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.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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