4538 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4538 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 50 violations, 12 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 4538 Palethorp Street 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Expired
Replace curbtrap; replace vent; replace the waterbox- pa one call #20221443865
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace existing curb trap
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace existing waste lines in 2nd floor bathroom to tub and sink. replace toilet, tub and vanity.
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Install 100a service, 6- receptacles, 1- 110v smoke detector, 2- 10/year battery smokes. replace 12- switches, 12- receptacles... all work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Install 100a service with 323- space panel. replace 5- switches, 5- outlets. run 3- 20a lines to first floor.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Curb trap, main drain, rain leader cess pool (sfd)pa20153141334 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install new 100a service with ground rod, replace 5- switches and 10- duplex receptacles; install 4- 10 year battery op smoke detectors.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
Eliminate unused wiring in basement, use junction boxes where needed, replace outlets (in bedroom), run 20a line for stove, install light fixture with switch(in office)... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Replace water service and supply 3/4 k copper pa20130150746
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
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
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Courtland Shop, 4529 N 3rd St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
550 ft
Cardone Industries and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North (1,650 ft), Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences (1,800 ft), Cayuga School (2,000 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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