680 Selma Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 680 Selma Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 15 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 680 Selma 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. repair/ extend ductwork
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Expired
Erection of a rear addition and renovation to an existing single family detached structure, details as shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Erection of a one-story rear addition to an existing single family detached structure, size and location as shown on plan.
- Addition permit Sep 2013Expired
For the erection of an addition and deck to an existing detached single family dwelling per submitted plan. separate permits required for electric; plumbing and mechanical.
- Zoning permit Jul 2013Completed
Remove existing deck in rear yard. replace with new larger deck. erection of a second floor addition above the new deck. size and location as shown on submitted plan.
- Electrical permit May 2012Completed
Panel was sparking, replace service with 250 amp (was 100a) and upgrade grounding as per nec 2008. right side of home sfd
- Alteration permit Sep 2011Completed
Install vinyl siding on on the second floor of a detached single family dwelling. call the inspector prior to starting work.
- Alteration permit Jul 2011Completed
Roof replacement, 30-year architectural shingle (sfd) - contractor has pa home improvement license #046954
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
Replace old service with new 100 amp service. total re-wire of property in accordance with 2008 nec - new construction, single family
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
New soil stack, kitchen waste, basin waste, bathtub waste - new bathtub, water closet, kitchen sink and vanity
- Mechanical permit Mar 2011Completed
Install one 90,000 btu hvac unit (sfd)
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 10960 Bustleton Ave Shell, 10960 Bustleton Ave (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Sandmeyer Steel Co and 1 more within a mile. 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
Nearest public schools
650 ft
Loesche William H Sch (650 ft), Washington George HS (3,750 ft), Comly Watson Sch (3,950 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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