3656 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3656 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 20 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 3656 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of ac portion of a 4.22kwac solar pv system in accordance with attached ez standard
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Supply and install a new 200 amp service including and new siemens 40 circuit panel, a new 200 amp meter socket, and a new 200 amp service cable sleeved in pvc grounding the main electrical system as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Jul 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps pa201629410476 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Stucco wire lath, scratch coat, finish coat exterior walls on building.
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Stucco wire lath, scratch coat, finish coat exterior walls on building.
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Stucco wire lath, scratch coat, finish coat exterior walls on building.
- Alteration permit Apr 2014Completed
Roof replacement (single ply.).
- Electrical permit Aug 2010Completed
Replace 100 amp service with same, no additonal load, as per 2008 nec (north dist)
- Electrical permit Jul 2010Completed
Install new lighting on portal of the kelly side of the east falls bridge as per 2008 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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (1,400 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
1,600 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
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
1,200 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,200 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (2,500 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
Major airport
9.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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