438 Earlham Terrace, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 438 Earlham Terrace have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 438 Earlham Terrace at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Emt 2 story 100 amp x1 hr-12-st0 .3 / circuits with gfci outlets x2 ed.replace gfci outlet wr .4 x1 100amp 30ckt homeline panel x1 fish only per 2017
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Expired
Replace lavatory replace toilet underfloor plumbing
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Replace curb trap, main, fai
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for the removal/demo of roof portion, and front bay windows, with the reconstruction of roof portion and bays, to resolve case #cf-2021-048067, as per approved engineered plans and engineer report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-048067 if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Completed
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. *rooftop units not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans*
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
200 amp service meter, panel & rewire throughout as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Installing 10 fixtures & 1 washer machine
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. replacing 9 existing windows, replacing doors, installing new carpet, ceramic tile, wood floors. installing / replacing partial sheetrock. replacing kitchen cabinets. repainting interior walls. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Issued
Completew rewire of home and replace 100a service as per 2007 nec
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Oshun Family Services Center. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,850 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
250 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,700 ft
Kelly John B Sch (1,700 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (2,350 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (3,350 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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