471 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 471 Shurs Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 violations, 1 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 471 Shurs Lane 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. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
We propose to remove knob and tube wiring at above address 475 shurs lane phila 19127 and all bx wiring with no ground. outlets in baseboards with no ground will be rewired and raised to 18" above floor level. lath and plaster will be removed to run standard 12-2 or 14-2 or 14-3 and replaced by others. all work will be inspected by united inspection agency and a permit will be obtained by city of philadelphia. all switching and lighting will be replaced if need be. outlets where possible while walls are open and easy access will be installed for convenience.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Work confined to the basement adding a half bath in the basement with saniflo toilet moving a utility sink total 3 fixtures
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Install outlets and lights in the basement as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installed 0ne (1) hvac system with ductwork. 92% gas furnaces 60000 btu, 13 seer - 3 ton condenser, which is located in the backyard).
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Re wire all house , new service new panel 200 amp new switches,new outlets, new smoke co alarm as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Install fixtures with no piping 2 bath, 1 hot water heater,1 laundry
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
The project consists of the interior renovation and minor exterior fenestration alterations to an existing (2) story, single family dwelling. the basement shall not be used as a sleeping area/ bedroom.
- General permit minor Aug 2021Completed
Removing wall paneling and drop ceiling, removing carpet, old tile and old kitchen
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Curb trap, fai & main drain pa20180651540 "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 Nov 2016Completed
Section of house drain,washer box and laundry tub (sfd)pa20163110165 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 Nov 2016Completed
100amp service,gfci receptacles and laundry room light (sfd)north district
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 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
1,650 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,650 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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