618 Gates Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 618 Gates Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 4 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 618 Gates 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 1-light fixture, 1-gfci receptacles, lockable switch & connection of 1.5 hp motor inclusive of all wiring & grounding & bonding as per nec 2008 north district
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Ez permit standard pool and spas-replace existing 16'x32' inground pool with concrete with and install a 15'x34 inground fiberglass pool with 3' concrete walkway to surround performed by a state licensed contractor. for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Installation of 32 roof mounted solar panels. new net meter installation
- Alteration permit Jul 2007Completed
Inground pool swimming pool in rear 14 ft x 32 ft. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for in-ground swimming pool, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,300 ft
Roxborough HS (2,300 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (3,850 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.
- 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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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