5139 Sheldon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5139 Sheldon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 35 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 5139 Sheldon Street 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replacement of 3/4" water service as per 2018 ppc
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Make safe permit- for reconstruction of a cmu exterior wall and temporary shoring to resolve case #718128. 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 #718128.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace 3/4" full water service main to meter (sfd)pa20172683557 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2011Completed
Install 1 hvac unit (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2008Completed
Install tub/toilet/vanity- with new waste lines
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pgw Belfield Sta Transp Dept, 5138 Belfield Ave (850 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
4851 Stenton Avenue and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. 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
1,550 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (1,550 ft), Logan James Sch (3,000 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (3,350 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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