609 Benson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 609 Benson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, all 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 609 Benson 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
Every permit on file is closed out.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace 5" sanitary ct, 6" storm ct, 2/ 4" fai's, 4" sanitary main drain & 5" storm main drain
- Alteration permit Aug 2013Completed
Roof recovering (single ply./shingle).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2012Completed
Replace laterals only storm and sanitary pa1# 20122481060 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Sep 2012Completed
1250 square feet of interior alterations to a single family dwelling. applicants aggrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
Install new 4" house drain from in back of crub trap up to good connection in front of foundation wall only (sfd) pa20122142217
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Water service(sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2012Completed
Roof replacement, shingle (sfd)
- Suppression permit Apr 2012Completed
Installation of fire suppression system for dwelling. 13d, 1"
- Mechanical permit Apr 2012Completed
Install 1 carrier 100,000 btu hvac unit (sfd)
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
200 amp electrical service- (28)switches, (30)light outlets, (56) receptacles, 1- 220 line for air conditioner; 1- 110 line for water heater, 1- 110 line for house heater... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
Sfd-new construction-2.5 baths,lt,wm
- New construction permit Mar 2012Completed
Erection of a new 2 story sfd with basement and interior parking garage.associated site work. no underpinning proposed or approved. building proposed to be sprinklered. add'l permits req: electrical, plumbing ,hvac, sprinklers, pre fab trusses
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
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
2,200 ft
Fox Chase Sch (2,200 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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