3738 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3738 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3738 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
3/4" water service
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the use as a vacant lot. see ap1001541 for approved lot line adjustment.
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the use as a vacant lot. see ap1001541 for approved lot line adjustment.
- Zoning permit Aug 2019Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create two vacant lots (premises c and d) from two existing vacant lots premises a (deeded 3725 mt vernon st) and premises b (deeded 3727-39 mt vernon st). size and locations per plans. see ap# 1001541 for approved plans
- Zoning permit Aug 2019Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create two vacant lots (premises c and d) from two existing vacant lots premises a (deeded 3725 mt vernon st) and premises b (deeded 3727-39 mt vernon st). size and locations per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Issued
Curb trap/ fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Issued
Replace water heater & partial main drain
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Remove existing roof system, install new modified hot roof. (sfd)
- Suppression permit Aug 2011Completed
For the installation of fire suppression system to include piping and sprinkler heads as per plan.
- Electrical permit Aug 2011Completed
Installing (32) plugs, (7) gfci's, (15) single pole switches, (6) 3-way switches, (18) lights, (3) smoke detectors, (2) carbon monoxize detectors, and 100 amp service, as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2011Completed
54,000 btu gibson gas fired heater on 1st flr.install 1 1/2 condenser in back yard with associated ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
New construction of a single family dwelling (plumbing) - inside only - (1)kitchen sink, bathroom on the 1st and 2nd floors, (1)clothes washer box - note: storm, sitework, house drain, soil stack, sewer and water connections to the city mains are "by others"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,050 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,050 ft), Belmont CS (2,250 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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