3838 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3838 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 3838 Fairmount Avenue 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Install 400 amp electrical service and 5 meter packs with proper grounding and bonding. install one 100 amp subpanel for house and one 125 amp subpanel for each of the 4 dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms. install fire alarm system. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Installing 1" water service, 5" curb trap, 5" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet installing 30 fixtures 4 hwh 4ks 4 washers 6 toilets 6 lavs 6 shoer/tubs
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, grds, bathroom / clothes dryer / trash room exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a four (4) family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. see cp-2021-007597 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Install 1.5" domestic, storm and sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction three -family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13r with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install 400 amp service with 4 gain meter bank, wiring throughout with switches, outlets, 110v smoke and c/o alarms and fire alarm w/ low freqency sound in all areas (as shown/approved) .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install (7) lavatories, (7) water closets, (7) tub/shower, (3)laundry sink, (3)kitchen sink, (3)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2023Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2023-002746
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 (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,300 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,300 ft), Belmont CS (1,700 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,100 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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