7120 Valley Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7120 Valley Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 3 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 7120 Valley 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Issued
To legalize the addition of a porch roof (not enclosed with walls) to the rear of an existing semi-detached single-family structure as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For the addition of a porch roof (not enclosed with walls) at the rear of an existing semi-detached structure. size and location per plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2021Expired
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.
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Deck in rear yard.* 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.* owner occupied property, owner will perform the work and to assume responsibility of all works*
- Zoning permit Sep 2015Completed
Erection of 10 ft -0 inches x 20 ft -0 inches rear sun deck for an existing single family dwelling. no access steps to ground . no roof. (applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties).
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
Sfd install 5kw solar system on roof top of single family dwelling
- Alteration permit Apr 2012Completed
Installation of solar panels on roof of sfd
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Install vinyl siding, front & back (400 sq. ft.). also roof replacement, 50-year shingle; front & side (200 sq ft.)
- Electrical permit May 2011Completed
100 amp service, new cables, meter socket, 20 circuit panel and grounding as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
Replace house trap
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: Charter Hosp, 561 Fairthorne Ave (1,200 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,450 ft
Saul W B Agricultural School (1,450 ft), Green Woods CS (2,850 ft), Roxborough HS (3,100 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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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