557 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 557 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 8 not 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 557 Roxborough Avenue 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing full 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair to stack. installation of shower drain, floor drain , 1 lav, 1 water closet & laundry box
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Expired
Replace bathtub with walk-in shower, replace bathroom sink and toilet without piping
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-new roof five(5) roofs for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-new roof five(5) roofs for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-new roof five(5) roofs for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-new roof five(5) roofs for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-new roof five(5) roofs for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
Sfd) install drywall over existing wall covering. install 8 doors, 7 windows, countertops. paint.
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace in kind: 100a service to 2nd floor condo unit. 1- 2- gang, 100a meter socket, 1- 100a outdoor disconnect, 1- sub-feeder cable, 1- main lug panel in condo, grounding and bonding... all work per 2008 nec (condo)
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 100a, 30- circuit service in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
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
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 5067, 630 Walnut Ln (1,150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
Nearest public schools
3,000 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,000 ft), Roxborough HS (4,650 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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