7939 Williams Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7939 Williams Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, all closed, and 20 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 7939 Williams 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Install 200 amp service, replace outlets, lights and switches, install outlet in kit and back bedrooms all wires are fished
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Under floor plumbing on second floor. 1- tub 1-toilet 1- vanity
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Provide light, branch circuit and installation provide receptacle, branch circ. & installation provide electric heater connection & branch
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replacing existing waste lines to tub and vanity in second floor bathroom. replacing existing tub and toilet and lavatory with new fixtures.
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
Ez permit stadards alterations- for 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Completed
Interior alterations – single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 1, 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac.
- Zoning permit Jul 2012Completed
Ez deck permit : applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with the ez permit standards for decks dated february 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Completed
Ez deck permit : applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with the ez permit standards for decks dated february 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2008Completed
Install 3/4" copper water service and 3/4" distribution pipe
- Plumbing permit Nov 2008Completed
Replace water heater
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
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
Nearest public schools
1,300 ft
Franklin S Edmonds Sch (1,300 ft), Hill Freedman World Academy (2,400 ft), Samuel Pennypacker Sch (3,300 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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