8034 Dorcas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8034 Dorcas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 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 8034 Dorcas Street 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 14 panels, 6.02 kw dc. gp-2026-006754
- General permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of a roof-mounted solar array. size and location per plan. a separate electrical permit is required for the associated electrical work.
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Install above ground pool.(applicant agrees to the ez pool standard) homeowner performing work
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Completed
Wire 200 amp service. rough in and finish bedroom, kitchen and hall as per 2008 nec(east dist)(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2011Completed
Sfd-new toilet,lav,tub,sink-drains & water
- Addition permit Sep 2011Completed
Erect 9x10, one story addition front yard
- Zoning permit Sep 2011Completed
Erect 9x10, one story addition front yard
- Zoning permit Sep 2011Completed
Construct a wooden storage shed on concrete slab as part of sfd.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Joseph F Rosselli, 1250 Rhawn St (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
850 ft
Tacony Academy CS (850 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (3,250 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (3,700 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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