3856 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3856 Fairmount Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3856 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Installation of a 6.02kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- General permit minor Mar 2025Expired
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.
- 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
- Commercial building permit Nov 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with two (2) balconies at the rear. for use as three (3) dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered per min. nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000958. lateral seal.
- Demolition permit Jul 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-038291. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: replace front sidewalk (2) stucco c/w 3865 & 3869 melon. replace rear fence c/w 3865 melon with a 6' high chain link fence and install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with two (2) balconies at the rear. size and location as shown in application/plans.
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
1,200 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
1,450 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,450 ft), Belmont CS (1,600 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,150 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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