3617 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3617 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 0 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 3617 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
Every permit on file is closed out.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps
- General permit Sep 2021Completed
For the removal of all existing signs, and for the erection of one (1) accessory, double-faced, statically illuminated freestanding sign, and three (3) accessory, statically illuminated wall signs, for an existing financial services use (truist bank), as per plans; separate permit required for electrical work; see zp-2021-009788 for zoning/use approval of signs; no other work on this permit.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Completed
For the removal and replacement of one (1) static internally illuminated freestanding sign and three (3) static internally illuminated wall signs. sizes and locations as shown on plans.
- Sign permit Apr 2016Completed
For the removal and erection of two (2) wall signs as per approved plans.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2016Completed
For the erection of one(1) s/f free-standing sign ( nte 20' high);for the erection of three(3) flatwall signs ( sign # e02, eo3 and eo6), for the erection of eight(8) direction sign ( sign # e04, eo5, eo7 thru e11 and no1 )(nte 10 sf area and 7ft hight).sign accessory to financial services ( bank) on the same lot existing parking and all other uses as previously approved.size and location as shown in the application
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (650 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
2,250 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
500 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (500 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,450 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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