589 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 589 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 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 589 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of a 5.7kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment service riser cable (weatherhead to meter) in accordance with attached ez standard
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair to stack. installation of shower drain, floor drain , 1 lav, 1 water closet & laundry box
- 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.
- 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)
- Alteration permit Dec 2011Completed
Install vinyl siding, 2nd floor bay (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
Disconnect existing water meter size from 2" to 1 1/2
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 5067, 630 Walnut Ln (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,300 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
3,050 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,050 ft), Roxborough HS (4,700 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.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
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