7226 Dicks Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7226 Dicks Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 30 violations, 5 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 7226 Dicks Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated coastal flooding and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
New installation of 100-amp service and 3-20-amp branch circuits with 7-replace switches and 10-replace receptacles by fishing with no additional wiring as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replace curb trap,parital main drian and rain leader cess pool (sfd)pa20170310974 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 Apr 2015Completed
Replace main drain and curb trap pa20150982051 (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 Oct 2014Completed
Storage tank type domestic hot water heater replacement
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Water service pa20142090640 (sfd)"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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Enterprise Avenue (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Speedway 6800, 2450 Island Rd (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Stage A Eastwick Industrial Park and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Ge Philadelphia Plant 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
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
Patterson John M Sch (1,450 ft), Southwest Leadership Academy CS (2,550 ft), Philadelphia Montessori CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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