525R Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 525R Carpenter Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 525R Carpenter Lane 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replacing section of main sewer inside home.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
To remove a raised portion of the basement slab and pour flush with existing. create a new window opening in rear wall and underpin one 3' section of rear wall of an existing detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Sewer repair from trap to house
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Rough and finish wiring of single-family dwelling to include: 200-amp service, 30 receptacles, smoke and c02 detectors and 30 recessed light fixture and per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Install 9-fixtures ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Expired
Existing two-story single-family semi-detached residential level-3 alteration project. creating a new interior layout for the home as per the plans, sprinkler not required. all the exterior site elements to remain, and therefore does not change the lot coverage, or the way that the lot has been pre-approved. no work is being performed in the sidewalk.
- Alteration permit Nov 2012Completed
Roof replacement (single ply.).
- Mechanical permit Nov 2009Completed
Installation of wood stove model quadra fire 4300 step top wood stove. ul rated. installation of stove and 15'+/- of double wall vent pipe though roof per manufacture's specifications. specifications shall be available for building inspector.
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
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
600 ft
Henry Charles W Sch (600 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (4,000 ft), Houston Henry E Sch (4,300 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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