7303 Merganser Place, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 7303 Merganser Place in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area with a base flood elevation of 10 ft. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 7303 Merganser Place have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 7303 Merganser Place 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Completed
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.
- General permit Dec 2023Expired
For the installation of roof mounted solar panels in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
For the erection of a roof mounted solar array. size and locations per plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 24-roof mounted solar panels 7.60kw ac/7.56kw dc as per nec 2008 west district
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace sanitary curb trap and fai-pa1#20182543563-"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"
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
Installation of 17 roof mounted solar panels 3.80kw ac/5.27kw dc solar pv system standard as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Replace house traps,fai,lateral in street and water service pa20161122852 (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"
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
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Base flood elevation 10 ft. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Enterprise Avenue (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Bottle & Supply Co, 7150 Lindbergh Blvd (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
Stage A Eastwick Industrial Park. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,600 ft
Exxonmobil Corp Philadelphia Terminal and 2 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
2,850 ft
Patterson John M Sch (2,850 ft), Penrose Sch (3,750 ft), Philadelphia Montessori CS (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.5 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.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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