49 Melrose Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 49 Melrose Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all closed, and 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 49 Melrose Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2013Completed
200amp service throughout, 1-heater ckts 20amp, 1-20amp ckt for w-h blower, 6-light fixtures in basement & 6-outlets in basement
- Mechanical permit Sep 2013Completed
Install one 72,000 btu gas furnace with 2.5 ton central a/c (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Install house trap - house drain - 3 rain water cindustors - 1 area drain - 3/4" water line - laterals existing
- New construction permit Dec 2012Completed
Erect a single family one and a half story modular home per submitted plans on a site constructed foundation. basement to be used for utilities and storage only.
- Addition permit Sep 2012Completed
Erect 12x15 rear addition
- Zoning permit Sep 2012Completed
Construction of roof over 12x15 patio.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2012Completed
For the erection of one and a half story (25) foot tall detached structure with a cellar to include roofed over front/rear entrances and two (2) accessory open air parking spaces to be sfd.
- Zoning permit Jan 2012Completed
For consolidation of lot lines and for the erection of one and a half story (25) foot tall detached structure with a cellar to include roofed over front/rear entrances and two (2) accessory open air parking spaces to be sfd.
- Zoning permit Jan 2012Completed
For consolidation of lot lines and for the erection of one and a half story (25) foot tall detached structure with a cellar to include roofed over front/rear entrances and two (2) accessory open air parking spaces to be sfd.
- Electrical permit Oct 2010Completed
7 receptacles, 2 switches, 3 lights, 1 ceiling fan, arc fault breaker, as per 2008 nec (east dist)
- Addition permit Sep 2010Completed
Erect 17x11'6" one story rear addition
- Zoning permit Aug 2010Completed
Erect 17x11'6" one story addition rear yard.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Cinnaminson Township (Block 702) Ground Water Contamination (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Jowitt Rodgers Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
750 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
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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