439 Earlham Terrace, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 439 Earlham Terrace have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 6 not closed, and 32 violations, 14 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 439 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. 14 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Expired
First floor common living space with kitchen. second floor 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. replacing the existing outlets, switches, and fixtures as per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
For interior alterations to an attached structure as per approved plan; for use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work * **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace storm & sanitary curb traps, main drain, yard drain/ rainleader
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Cancelled
Replacing a 30 inch long 3by 6 wood joist runner 1st floor ceiling
- Demolition permit Feb 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia department of licenses and inspections demolition program. add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 433 & 437 earlham terrace. replace front sidewalk. erosion control mat, with seed on lot*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Expired
Replace curb trap & fai pa20193161880 "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"
- 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Install 3.9 kw dc 15 solar module, photovoltaic pv energy generation system onto the rooftop of sfd as per nec 2008
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Completed
Complete water service pa one call #2015-1000698
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Completed
Replace water heater
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
2,450 ft
Oshun Family Services Center. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 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
1,750 ft
Kelly John B Sch (1,750 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (2,250 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (3,400 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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