548 Shawmont Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 548 Shawmont Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 548 Shawmont Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Wiring a new one story rear addition. we will be adding all the receptacles ,lights , switches and smoke detectors as per code . we will be wiring a 20 kw stand by generator .all work will be in accordance with the 2014 as per nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (installation carrier 18k ducted mini split with matching outdoor).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
1 wc, 1 lav, 1 s/t with new pipes for new rear addition
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Completed
For the erection of a rear addition and a deck as part of an existing detached building. (this permit is hereby issued by terms of a reasonable accommodation, under the guidelines of the federal fair housing amendments act or americans with disabilities act). size an location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Issued
This permit is hereby issued by terms of a reasonable accommodation, under the guidelines of the federal fair housing amendments act or americans with disabilities act, for the erection of an addition and a deck to an existing detached building. size an location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Curb trap,fai,main drain,lateral and water service pa20152400454 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Sep 2015Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork (sfd)
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
Wiring entire property including 200amp service per 2008 nec (sfd)north district
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
4-water closet, 5-lav, 3-tub/showers, 1-kitchen sink, 1-launry tub, 1-washing machine (sfd) the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- New construction permit Jul 2015Completed
For the erection a detached two (2) story structure with rear 1st floor level deck and interior parking garage. for use as a single family dwelling foundation shall be designed in accordance with approved geotechnical report. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical,and plumbing work.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2015Completed
For the erection of a detached structure with rear deck at the 1st floor level. size and location as shown on application/plan. for use as a single family household living with one (1) interior accessory parking space. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Zoning permit May 2015Completed
For the lot adlustment to create three(3) lots ( lot'a', lot'b' and lot'c') from two(2) opa accounts ( 461 aurania street and 7811 eva street).
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Ave 76, 7731 Ridge Ave (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Ne Corner Eva Port Royal Ave To Summit. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
300 ft
Shawmont Sch (300 ft), Green Woods CS (3,600 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,850 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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