55 Lester Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 55 Lester Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 not closed, and 19 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 55 Lester 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
New 200a service addition on back of property requiring power and lighting requirements per nec.
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Alterations to convert existing rear deck into a category iv sunroom per plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
Erection of one story vertical addition on the top of existing rear deck (size and location as per approved plan)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
Replace storm & sanitary curb trap and fai-pa1#20163520148-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Dec 2015Completed
Exterior wall covering (vinyl siding).
- Electrical permit Oct 2012Completed
Wire addition: (6)recessed lights, (4)switches, (4)receptacles and a track light.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Administrative permit Oct 2012Completed
Ammend permit #371260 to include enclosing deck with exterior walls. side walls to be i hour fire rated, 5/8 type "x"gwb both sides of wall, within 3ft of property lines.
- Alteration permit Apr 2012Completed
Install vinyl siding, rear 2 stories (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Completed
Exterior wall covering (vinyl siding).
- Zoning permit Nov 2011Completed
Extend existing rear deck and enclose with steps.
- Addition permit Nov 2011Completed
Roof over existing rear yard deck with steps
- Alteration permit Sep 2011Completed
Install 350 sq ft vinyl siding. rear wall
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
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,600 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (2,600 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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