540 Overlook Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 540 Overlook Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 2 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 540 Overlook Road 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Replace 4-3 way switches, distribution panel, 1 gfci replacement, 2 gfci basement & kitchen,1 gfic replacement bathroom, ground service, 1 gfci outside, 1 led light fixture basement. 22 receptacle replacement, 18 switches replacement (all wires are fished as per 2017 nec)
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Completed
Residential - household living - single-family
- Zoning permit May 2022Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (parcel a) from existing two lots (premises a and premises b) (size and location as shown on plans).
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
Replace 100a service, 3- gfi outlets... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Completed
Repair of main house drain pa one call #2014-0311550
- Plumbing permit Jan 2009Completed
New 3/4" water service from city main to curb valve
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: Police Site 029, 6666 Ridge Ave (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Paperworks Industries 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
950 ft
Roxborough HS (950 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (3,400 ft), Green Woods CS (3,750 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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