440 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 440 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 14 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 440 Roxborough Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Install (1) 50a dedicated circuit to install (1) nema 14-50 receptacle. all wires fished, all work done to current nec.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Reconnect and add circuits for new receptacles and new lighting in renovated room as part of alteration project. includes reconnection to existing circuit for all lights in addition and on porch, one new circuit for all receptacles, one new circuit for toilet room gfi receptacle, one new wp gfi receptacle on exterior, and one new circuit to wp disconnect for future mini-split system. alteration includes one small room with new powder room and coat closet, plus covered porch on single-family residence as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Toilet and lavatory installation in back room on first floor of home. drains and water supply piping to be installed connecting to existing lines in basement.
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
For the construction of a one -story rear addition to an existing semi-detached structure to include alterations throughout. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work. *********
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Completed
For the partial demolition of a rear portion of the existing semi-detached structure and the erection of an addition at the rear. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Mechanical permit Aug 2015Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances(two appliances) as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
Complete building rehab. dwv piping and water distribution piping replacement inside only the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
200amp service, meter and panel, install hard wired smoke detectors with battery backup. kitchen reno, new wiring installed as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Interior alterations ez permit standard 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.
- Alteration permit Dec 2014Completed
Construct roof deck at rear, one story portion of single family dwelling. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Zoning permit Dec 2014Completed
Construct roof deck atop one story, rear portion of single family dwelling.
- Use permit Dec 2014Completed
Change use from duplex single family dwelling
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 1 more within a mile. 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
3,050 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,050 ft), Roxborough HS (4,000 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,650 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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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