725 Sears Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 725 Sears Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 2 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 725 Sears Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2025Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
15 amp afci circuit x6 20 amp afci circuit x6 15 amp duplex x18 light switch ( one location) x19 light fixture (lite weight) x17 smoke & carbon monoxide detector x2 100amp 30ckt homeline service x1 100amp 20ckt homeline expansion panel x1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace house drain, trap, and fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Minor renovations and repairsfor alterations 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2018Completed
Install a mitsubishi heat pump 24k btu 3 zones with all materials for a complete installation. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
1-tub, 2-water closet, 2-lavs, 1-kitchen sink, 1-dishwasher, 1-disposal, stack & water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Feb 2018Completed
Install 80,000 btu 95% gas furnace in basement with air and related duct work
- Electrical permit Feb 2018Completed
Wire throughout lights, receptacles, switches & hardwired smokes & carbon detector to existing 100amp service as per nec 2008 south district
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Clean out house,and repair walls and ceilings where needed,remodel kitchen and bathrooms,resheet rock ,add closets in two bedrooms,replace 1st fl front and rear windows into existing openings,stud and rock basement where needed.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace drain lines for stall shower and toilet
- Electrical permit Mar 2016Completed
Remove and rewire all knob and tube circuits,install 8 recessed lights,9 outlets,9 switches,20amp dedicated bath circuit,5 hardwired smoke detectors,6 arc fault breakers,update grounding of 100amp existing service as per 2008 nec (south district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Auto Show, 922-32 Reed St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
900 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (900 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,200 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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