4959 Monument Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4959 Monument Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, 1 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 4959 Monument Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Installation of sheetrock, tile, flooring and painting, work includes interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling with partial roof replacement. details per plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Replace 40 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 100amp service, replace switches and receptacles, install (2) bedroom receptacle circuits, (2) 10yr battery smoke detectors and (1) 120v smoke/co detector as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified granular rubber and a 30 yr demensional shingle roof systems (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Replacement of 3/4" water distribution line from side walk to front wall inside building pa20152721938 (sfd)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"
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bills Auto, 1952 Bryn Mawr Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
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
2,700 ft
Mastery CS - Mann Campus (2,700 ft), KIPP DuBois CS (3,350 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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