5508 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5508 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 5508 Walnut Street 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Use permit May 2019Completed
Use an existing building as a three family dwelling. no change in height or square footage.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Installing a vista 32 facp, 2 remote annunciator, 2 pulls, 4 smokes, 2 horn strobes, 5 full size horns as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Curb trap fai partial main drain rain leader
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
Curb trap in 5x4 trap 5" into house w/4" cast iron multi units) pa20140920721
- Mechanical permit Mar 2014Completed
For the installation of a hvac system to include installation of four (4) heat-pumps to serve an existing multi-family building. ductwork installation limited to flexible connector installation from proposed unit to exist. ductwork system. no new duct penetrations of fire-resistance rated floor/ceiling assemblies permitted herein.
- Electrical permit Jan 2014Completed
Install a 300amp service (panels and meters existing) wire through out as per 2008 nec(west district) install fire alarm system through out as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Dec 2013Expired
Replace fixtures 4 water closets, 4 lavy sinks, 4 showers, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 laundrys, and 4 water heaters
- Alteration permit Oct 2013Expired
New wood floors throughout, new ceramic title in bathroom and new decorative trim.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2012Completed
Replace 3/4 water line(sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2011Completed
Inst. 200a svc for a duplex with 100a feeders for 2 apts , and 100a sub-panels in each apt,replace all sw. & outlets throughout,inst. 9 total 120v smokes,inst. basement lighting,inst. 6 outside lights,some demo,inst. 6 circuits
- Alteration permit Mar 2010Completed
Replace roof and second floor porch overhang as a result of fire damage. demolition of 70% main roof; replace (2"x 10") joist, 3/4" tongue and groove sheathing. install rubber roofing with new metal cap flashing as per approved plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 008, 5524-30 Pine St (1,200 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,300 ft
Hamilton Andrew Sch (1,300 ft), Sayre William L MS (1,900 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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