3412 Melvale Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 3412 Melvale Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 3412 Melvale Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 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 3412 Melvale Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Issued
Install complete 200 amp service rewire as per 2017 nec code book install 25 recess lights smoke and co detectors arch fault breakers where needed
- Electrical permit May 2025Issued
Install complete 200 amp service rewire as per 2017 nec code book install 25 recess lights smoke and co detectors arch fault breakers where needed
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. hvac system with duct work with 90 percent or more efficiency with pvc air intake and exhaust
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. hvac system with duct work 1 unit 90 percent or more efficiency with pvc air intake and exhaust
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Issued
Installation of 3 toilets 3 lavatory 2 tub/shower 1 kitchen 1 laundry conn 1 water heater 1 hose bibb
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Issued
Installation of 3 toilets 3 lavatory 2 tub/shower 1 kitchen 1 laundry conn 1 water heater 1 hose bibb
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Amendment application incomplete
Renovation and the erection of an addition above the rear one-story section of an existing attached structure.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Amendment application incomplete
For interior alteration and the erection of one story rear addition above the existing rear first floor all as part of the existing attached structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. the existing basement to remain non-habitable space. size and location as shown on the plans. *** no underpinning on this permit * separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical ***
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Amendment ready for issue
For the erection of a one story addition above the first floor rear section of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Amendment ready for issue
For the erection of an addition above the rear one story section of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20181802065-"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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
3,500 ft
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Weber Display & Pkg, 3500 Richmond St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Aldan Rubber and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
Delaware Valley Wool Scouring and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Martin, James, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
AMY at Martin (350 ft), Richmond Sch (4,050 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (4,700 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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