86 Dorcas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 86 Dorcas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 9 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 86 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace existing shower / bath with a pre-fabricated acrylic shower base. replace existing walls with pre-fabricated acrylic walls. replace valve with moen positemp valve. replace showerhead.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
Install new pvc drain lines - install new pex water lines - install 3 wcs - 3 lavs - 2 bathtybs - 1 kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
Wiring sfd, recpt, switches, lighting, 120v smoke detectors, appliances, doorbell & telephone/catv outlets as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Addition permit Dec 2012Completed
Build a 1 story rear addition to house, 1 story garage addition and proposed front porch. owner is responsible for all work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2012Completed
For the increase in height of the one (1) story portion (on crawl space; height not to exceed 35 feet) of a previously approved one (1) story rear addition. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2012Completed
Partial demolition of an existing single family dwelling and garage, new front porch with canopy, rear addition on crawl space and side addition to garage as shown on submitted site plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Remove and replace 40 gallon water heater
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Install vinyl siding(2 stories)(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
4,500 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 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
2,150 ft
Tacony Academy CS (2,150 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (2,500 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (4,300 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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