3459 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3459 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 4 not closed, and 5 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 3459 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process replace the 2nd floor flat roof in epdm
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Rewire house throughout. install lighting, switches and receptacles outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke/co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Knob and tube removal and rewire of affected devices only. rewire devices to 2017 nec standards. install afci/gfci protection as necessary. install new receptacles and switches in rewired locations. all wiring to be done through fishing methods only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Replace curb trap , install fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
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 new air handler, ductwork, and 5 diffusers. tie into existing condenser. install kitchen hood under 399 cfm.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Renovation to expand living/kitchen area to include switches, receptacles, fixtures and appliance circuits
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Modification of existing plumbing for new kitchen, powder room and laundry lay out. install 4 fixtures.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
Renovation to include removal of interior parking space to expand living and erection of roof deck.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Completed
Legalize rear roof deck and remove interior accessory parking space of an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on plan.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
200 amp service complete,40 circuit panel with main,full grounding system with 2 rods,check existing range line,3rd floor bedroom,relocate one outlet,add outlet behind desk,add outlet in nook area,arc fault protection,20 amp circuit for 3rd floor bathroom gfi outlet,arc fault circuit with 2 outlets living room,20 amp circuit for outside gfi outlet,all wiring being fished!! as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Emt to 10ft 200 amp x1 200amp grounding system x1 15 amp afci circut x5 20 amp afci circuit x2 15 amp duplex x5 20 amp gfci x1 15 amp gfci x6 200 amp service cable x1 square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 200amp 40ckt homeline expansion panel x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
200 amp service 42 space, service cable, meter socket, grounding. replace exterior gfci outlet and bubble cover. no other wiring being done. as per 2014 nec.
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 (400 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
2,950 ft
Alphachem Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 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
550 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (550 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,250 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (4,000 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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