6738 Wyncote Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6738 Wyncote Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 6738 Wyncote Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Demolition permit Nov 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: replace front. 2 stucco c/w 6736 & 6740 wyncote ave and erosion control mat with seed to be completed by a third party contractor.
- Residential building permit Apr 2019Expired
**re-issuance of ap#890191; no change to scope of work; owner is performing work** ez permit decks- for new decks 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. ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
On an existing 100amp service,replace 30 space main panel,2-arc fault breakers,3-lights,8-ungrounded outlets,6-switches and 1-carbon/smoke only with no additional wiring as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Zoning permit Jun 2018Completed
Legalize 15x10 rear deck
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Expired
To resolve case# 638206 modify ext'g deck as per ez deck and replace 2nd fl siding. for new decks to an exiting one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.home owner to perform work himself
- Use permit May 2016Completed
To legalize the use of the entire structure to two family household living.
- Use permit Oct 2011Completed
Single family dwelling
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gibsons Svc Ctr, 6801 Ogontz Ave (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,100 ft
Rowen William Sch (1,100 ft), Building 21 (1,350 ft), Wagner Gen Louis MS (2,250 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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