4132 Merrick Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4132 Merrick Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 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 4132 Merrick Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Replace main drains
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace house drain,curb trap and fai-pa1#20162651159-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Completed
Repair on sanitary main house drain form house to terracotta pa20140561183 (sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2012Completed
Close up garage door.house built prior to "1962" frame opening, install windows and door & put siding on surrounding area. frame & drywall inside walls at basement level.no bedrooms or sleeping area allowed under this permit.
- Alteration permit May 2012Completed
New kithcen and bath. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 1, 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2012Completed
Alterations and additions to existing dutwork system
- Electrical permit Mar 2012Completed
Replace 100a panel,install 15 outlets,5 switches,10 lights,6 120v smokes
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
Replace: kitchen sink, (2)toilets, (2)lavs, shower
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
6" storm and 5" sanitary house trap and partial house drain replacement to the building wall
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
Replace house half of water service with 3/4" copper
- Plumbing permit Oct 2007Completed
Replace 3/4 water service
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (550 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
2,150 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,150 ft), Roxborough HS (4,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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