656 Summit Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 656 Summit Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 34 violations, 9 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 656 Summit Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 9 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Racking and electric installation per solar pv system standard and per manufacturers installation instructions. 3.84kw dc system consisting of 12 axitec 320w panels, 12 solar edge p320 optimizers. all pv system components listed for solar pv application per nec 690.4(d). installation will comply with 2015 irc, 2018 and the nec 2017.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Replace combo cesspool/ rainleader side yard
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 100a service,1- outlets, 10- switches, 1- smoke detector, 3- basement lights, 3- arc fault breakers..... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
Hot roof - replace the downspouts - repair stucco on chimney - install bargeboards and prime(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2012Completed
Replace water heater
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cell Site 40 Phi E Be, 8200 Ridge Ave (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 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
2,600 ft
Shawmont Sch (2,600 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,750 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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