486 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 486 Shurs Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 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 486 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Completed
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. install 2.5 ton hvac system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Install/replace 11 fixtures 1.5 baths are in the addition. 3 toilets, 1 bath tub, 1 shower, 3 bathroom sinks, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink and 1 water heater.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Issued
200 amp service upgrade with new 40 circuit panel and new grounding. whole house rewire with new lighting, receptacles, and switches. all new wiring throughout to 2017 nec requirements.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For removal of the existing rear one-story portion, for the erection of a two-story rear addition, and for the erection of a deck to the rear of an existing semi-detached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Completed
For the erection of a rear addition on an existing semi-detached structure to include a rear deck. size and location as shown in plans.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 2 vanities, 1 hwh, & 1 kitchen sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. (install one 4 ton heat pump and air handler connecting to existing 10 registers. equipment: 1x 4 ton heat pump air handler outside location: side of house (condenser) registers: 10 existing).
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 100 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, water heater, smoke/co detectors. as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
**contractor has a notarized letter with no employees, sole worker** 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. new window with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32 in the existing opening, new kitchen, new gwb, new paint, new flooring. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water line ppc 2018
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (250 ft), open. 3 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
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
1,800 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,800 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.