7961 Michener Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7961 Michener Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 1 not closed, and 35 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 7961 Michener 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec. (fishing wires)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Replace underfloor plumbing and 3 piece bath toilet, tub & lav.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2012Completed
Water service, curb to meter
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
Replace 200 amp service, wire building as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Mar 2011Completed
Alterations to non load-bearing partions and floor, wall, ceiling and roof coverings. replace windows and doors in existing openings. apply stucco to exterior wall. structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is not a part of this permit.
- Use permit Jun 2007Completed
Basement family daycare
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
1,600 ft
Franklin S Edmonds Sch (1,600 ft), Cedarbrook MS (2,850 ft), Hill Freedman World Academy (2,850 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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