481 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 481 Hermitage Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 9 not closed, and 18 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 481 Hermitage Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 5.28 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- General permit Nov 2025Completed
For installation of roof-mounted solar panels and structure as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Issued
Rough and install plumbing two three piece baths one four piece bath an one powder room kitchen and laundry
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Issued
Rewire all of building new devices and install 200 amp service complete for 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Issued
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.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Issued
For the construction of a rear addition and addition above an existing structure to an existing semi-detached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Issued
For the construction of an addition at the rear of an existing (3) three story semi-detached structure for continued use as single family household living.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
Storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets ppc 2018
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Installation of three (3) direct vent fireplaces per manufacturer's specifications and plans.
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
For the excavation of basement floor for a single family dwelling. size and location as per engineers plans.********* this permit is void if you dig beneath the foundation wall. stop all work if you reach the bottom of foundation wall. do not excavate lower then adjacent foundation walls. contact the design engineer and apply for an underpinning permit.******************
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Expired
1 kitchen and 1 full bath (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 100 amp service 55 receptacle outlets, 25 light switches 7 smoke detectors 7 gfci outlets 29 light fixtures one 20 amp circuit for furnace one 40 amp circuit for ac unit as per nec 2008 north district
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40131, 6201 Ridge Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Namico Inc and 2 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
1,100 ft
Roxborough HS (1,100 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,550 ft), Green Woods CS (4,800 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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