482 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 482 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 482 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Rewire to delete old wiring. all wiring will be fished. rewire in 3rd floor, feed and install a new floor outlet kit by the window, 2nd floor hallway, front bedroom, middle bedroom, bathroom, install exterior wall venting for an exhaust fan, provide and install a new panasonic exhaust fan, back bedroom, 1st floor living room, dining room, kitchen, rear exterior, basement, install 7 lithonia 4ft led low profile wraparound lights, install surge protector, mount loose hanging boxes.
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Install (8) receptacles, (11) lights, (7) switches... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Aug 2014Completed
Installation of powder room piping/fixtures, repipe kitchen sink, replace washing machine hook-up
- Mechanical permit Aug 2014Completed
Installing gibson 1200 cfm a/c unit, with ductwork.
- Alteration permit Jul 2014Completed
Interior alterations to include new kitchen cabinets and countertops. tile flooring, paint, floor refinishing, patch/repair existing walls and ceilings. remove one non-load bearing paritition and install one non-loading bearing partition for the pantry. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. all necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression permits to be obtained, as necessary.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (1,350 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
3,100 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Levering, William, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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 (4,050 ft), Dobson James Sch (5,050 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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- 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.
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