708 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 708 Oregon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 708 Oregon Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard replacement of outdated wiring, fixtures and devices in all parts of the house: bedrooms, hallway, living and dining room, kitchen circuits, recessed lighting, mudroom, exterior light. ***all work to be done according to nec 2020, fish only***
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet footway main drain.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb to foundation wall.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Replace 100amp main cables,new 100 main panel and breakers.new grounding systems,10 recess fixtures,6 gfci outlets and repairs to wall outlets and switches per 2014 nec (sfd)*fishing*
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Replace 3/4 water service and provide new 3/4 curb stop with phila regulations water box-pa1#20173002278-"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 Apr 2015Completed
Water service pa20151110424 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Dec 2013Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from main in street to curb stop pa1 call#2013-3360048
- Plumbing permit Jan 2012Expired
Sfd-replace 3/4" water svc . 3x4 street opening. pa1#20120090606
- Alteration permit May 2009Completed
Install vinyl siding (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2008Completed
Curb, trap, stand pipe, vent box in backyard
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2720, 435 Oregon Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Inolex Chemical 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
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Fell D Newlin Sch (700 ft), Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (800 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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