602 Shawmont Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 602 Shawmont Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 3 not closed, and 25 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 602 Shawmont Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Expired
For alterations and a change of use without change of occupancy (group b restaurant) for the first floor of an existing structure. basement for accessory storage and utilities only. all work to be done as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 iebc. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Replace storm & sanitary curb trap, fai & main drain pa20172053373 "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"
- Demolition permit Feb 2014Completed
Remove and replace two (2) underground fuel storage tanks and tie into existing lines as per plans
- Use permit Dec 2008Completed
Use change from dry cleaners to a dress maker
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Ave 76, 7731 Ridge Ave (0 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 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
Nearest public schools
850 ft
Shawmont Sch (850 ft), Green Woods CS (3,450 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,200 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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