3448 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3448 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 6 not closed, and 58 violations, 5 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3448 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Remodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 4 switches, 3 outlets, 2 recessed lights, 1 ventilation fan, 1 thermostat, 2 wall sconces
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Remodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
For alterations to the second floor bathroom of an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Issued
Install outlets x20 smoke alarms x2 light switch x10 light fixture x7 gfci outlet x1 smoke/ co alarms x3 outlet correction x1 light rewire x2 gfci replacement x1 pull chain light added x1 circuits x10 200amp 30 ckt service pkg x1 200amp emt x1 surge protection x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Replace sanitary & storm
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Replace dual curb traps. replace both the sanitary and storm curb traps to include the fresh air inlets
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-installation of a 3 ton mitsubishi ductless split heat pump system, with 4 indoor heads. condense to be installed at the rear of the home.- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans, no work to front facade permitted as part of this permit as per philadelphia historical approval.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Rewire home to nec 2014 requirements by fishing wires. install 200 amp service panel and grounding. install hardwired smoke detectors throughout. all work through *fishing*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. install a new carrier 92% gas furnace,3 ton 16 seer carrier a/c coil & condenser, new ductwork, & 9 new registers. historical commission approves this application with the condition that the scope of work is interior only. no work to exterior.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Rewire of 1st and 2nd floor new kitchen smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec code
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
First floor kitchen waste lines and water lines second floor bathroom - new waste lines, toilet, sink and lav new water lines from basement to 2nd floor bath as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations – for alterations to an existing philadelphia historic property - single family dwelling property as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the philadelphia historic commission as follows: interior renovations only. new kitchen and a new bathroom, drywall all walls and ceilings on the 1st and 2nd floor. insulate the exterior walls and roof area. new trim and interior doors on both the 1st and 2nd floor to follow interior alterations standards, no work to the exterior, no work to exterior doors or windows.
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 (350 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
2,750 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Mifflin, Thomas, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
400 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (400 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,100 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,850 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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