640 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 640 Roxborough Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 7 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 640 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Expired
Repair/replace ct and fai
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install new 20amp circuit for 1 duplex receptacle in bedroom and gfci receptacle in bathroom via fishing. replace 2 outlets with same. all work per nec and city of philadelphia code requirements. as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Replacement of 100 amp panel only and fishing 1 dedicated line. all work done per nec and city of philadelphia code requirements.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Repalce storm & sanitary curb traps and fai-pa1#20173421654-"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"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from main to curb stop to basement wall (sfd) pa20142650134 self-cerification's are no longer permitted - all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Demolition permit Jan 2013Completed
Interior demo of walls, ceilings and remove (3) three non-load bearing petition walls.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2010Completed
Furnish & install one grease trap to existing sanitary sewer
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Completed
Install 12'-0"x 16'-0"deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks,dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Sep 2009Completed
Erection of deck in rear of sdf
- Plumbing permit Oct 2008Completed
Replace house drains, house traps, and fresh air inlets
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 5067, 630 Walnut Ln (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,400 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,300 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,300 ft), Roxborough HS (4,600 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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