508 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 508 Midvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 47 violations, 6 open.
- 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 508 Midvale Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Sewer repair on property.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair replace 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
3 gang meter socket x1 100amp 20ckt panel x1 2nd floor unit 100amp 20ckt panel x1 1st floor unit 100amp 30ckt panel x1 15 amp afci circuit x1 15 amp duplex x3 15 amp afci circuit x1 15 amp duplex x3 15 amp afci circuit x1 15 amp duplex x2 20 amp gfci x2 20 amp afci circuit x1 20 amp duplex x2 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Demolition permit Jan 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing semi-detached two (2) story, vacant residential structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Complete demolition of the existing structure
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Lateral seal : all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Repair section of 3/4" k copper water line at curb, pa1#20190221417, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Make safe permit - for (repair porch roof; rafter(s), deckinging, roof covering) to resolve case #556512. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #556512.make safe to copply violation 556512
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
Install new curb trap & sewer into front basement (duplex)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Us Arc, 5200 Wissahickon Ave (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Oshun Family Services Center. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
150 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
1,600 ft
Kelly John B Sch (1,600 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (2,700 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (3,300 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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