3938 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3938 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 6 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 3938 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure, size and location as shown on plans
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. size and location per plan.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
3/4" full water service -main to meter
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
New interior drainage and water piping. new sewer and water exterior services.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Will be installing: 28-outlets; 7-gfci; 8-s.p. switches; 8-3-way; 1-4-way sw; 6-high hats; 12-lights; 2-smoke detectors: 3-co2 smk detectors and 200 amp service as per nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (air masters hvac will install new duct work with electric heat pump unit. condenser located in back yard).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (air masters hvac will install new 2 ton ac with electric heat pump and new duct work. condenser will be located in back yard)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Rough plumbing, underground sewer and water services. amend 6" combined storm/sanitary 1" wd
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Will be installing: 28-plugs; 7-gfci; 6-s.p. switches; 8-3-way switches; 1-4 way switch; 20 hi-hats; 8-lights; 2-smoke detectors; 3-co2 smoke detectors and 200 amp service with disconnect. yes, i will be installing wiring per 2014 nec code.
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Expired
1 - basement switch replacement:-provide and install a new toggle switch and plate for the basement lights 1 - sump pump gfci outlet correction: replace a tamper resistant gfci outlet and cover plate for indoor application to add gfci protection for the sump pump. 1 - water heater wiring correction, junction box plates: ***we will disconnect the water heaters and properly secure the branch circuit #10 cable and reconnect the water heaters verifying proper splices and grounding. ***installation of blank plates to the open junction boxes in the basement ceiling. installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. replace 200 amp outside service entrance cable with electrical service connection to the power grid max 25 feet above ground protect main electrical service cable on the outside of the home from mechanical damage & uv damage. this is done by installing the cable in foot of metal conduit up to the service weather head. upgrade grounding system 1 - 3 gang meter socket 1 - 50 amp 240 volt circuit and 4 prong outlet for future kiln installation near to the service equipment powered by the new 200 amp panel for the 1st floor. cost valid as part of service replacement 1 - 100amp 30ckt homeline expansion panel 1 - 100amp 20ckt homeline expansion panel as per 2014 nec fish only
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
Change of inspection agency. interior and exterior alterations to an existing two story attached. masonry single family dwelling, no change in use.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 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
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
Belmont CS (1,450 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,000 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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