539 Wilder Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 539 Wilder Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 539 Wilder Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 1-hwh, 2-wcs, 2-lavs, 1-tub/shower & 1-ks
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install a 40k btu furnace, 2 ton split ac, new ductwork, & 9 diffusers. air handler will be in the basement. condensing unit will be in the back yard.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service cable with 200 amp panel, outlets light witches and smoke alarm per 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 200 amp main service. install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout new construction single family dwelling. install cable tv wiring as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-016040
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-016040
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016040
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a residential fire sprinkler system (rfss) in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin no. 1001-r1 (using a new one (1) inch combined fire/domestic service line as per pwd utility plan dated 12/22/2021), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see rp-2021-016040 for new construction permit.
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
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Kirkbride, Eliza Butler, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (550 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,250 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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