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523 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia

Semi-detached house

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Does 523 Hermitage Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 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 523 Hermitage Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed

    Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.

  2. Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed

    Install 3-gfci, 5-light fixtures, 5-lights switches, 2-smoke detectors & 3-baseboard heaters 1500 watts as per nec 2008 north district

  3. Plumbing permit Sep 2018Expired

    Rough in & install new water closet, lavy sink & shower - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code

  4. Residential building permit May 2018Expired

    380sqft addition to existing structure. install new partitions. install ceramic flooring. install vinyl siding. shingle roofing.

  5. Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed

    This permit is hereby issued by terms of a reasonable accommodation, under the guidelines of the federal american's with disabilities act, for the erection of a rear addition and deck to an existing semi-detached structure; for continued use as a single family household living. size and location as shown on application/plan.

  6. Electrical permit Mar 2016Completed

    Install 3.38kw pv system with 13 roof mounted solar panels and new net meter installation per 2008 nec (sfd)north district

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

3 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: 7 Eleven 40131, 6201 Ridge Ave (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

4,750 ft

Richardsapex Inc and 1 more within a mile. 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

Wildfire risk

Very Low

Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.

FEMA National Risk Index

Nearest public schools

1,450 ft

Roxborough HS (1,450 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,100 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,650 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.
  • 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.
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