3406 Lester Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3406 Lester Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 open.
- 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 3406 Lester Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Proper rewiring of two existing sconce light to include rerouting of conduit and replacing the wiring
- Residential building permit May 2026Completed
For the erection of a carport in front of an existing semi-detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Completed
Permit for the erection of a carport for (1) surface parking space accessory to an existing semi-detached single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Ht and fai repair
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb trap,fai and outside main drain-pa1#20181833106-"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 Mar 2012Completed
Sfd-5" curb trap, 4" vent.pa1#20120871391
- Administrative permit May 2007Completed
Amend permit #64846 to reflect correct size deck to 19'x 14' with sliding door under existng lintel. deck extended 2'.correct width 19'
- Alteration permit Apr 2007Completed
Erection of a rear yard deck 12'x16'w/6' sliding windowat dining room with existing lintel.
- Zoning permit Apr 2007Completed
Erection of a rear yard deck accessory to a single family dwelling
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,300 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (1,300 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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