8307 Dorcas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8307 Dorcas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 2 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 8307 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2020Expired
Ez permit standards pool and spas- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2015Completed
Upgrade the existing 100 amp electrical service to 200 amp service per 2008 nec (sfd)east district
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
Outlets, high hats, ceiling fans, outside lights and recepts as per 2008 nec(sfd)(east dist)
- Administrative permit Apr 2012Completed
Amending bldg permit#389690 to show property line in relation to party wall and required fire rated assemblies as per submitted plans. call the inspector prior to starting work.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2012Completed
Construct an 18' x 17' 1 story addition to an existing single family home as per the submitted plan. plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work will require additional permits. call the inspector prior to starting work.
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Completed
Construct an 18' x 17' 1 story addition to an existing single family home as per the submitted plan. plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work will require additional permits. call the inspector prior to starting work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2008Completed
Ezplum
- Alteration permit Apr 2008Completed
Remove aluminum siding & install vinyl siding to include capping windows & fascia (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
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 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
2,000 ft
Tacony Academy CS (2,000 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (2,600 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (4,250 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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