9138 Old Newtown Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 9138 Old Newtown Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, all closed, and 10 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 9138 Old Newtown Road 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Electrical wire/devices 200amp service as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Electrical wire/devices 200amp service as per 2014 nec
- Use permit Dec 2019Closed
Vacant lot
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2019Closed
For the demolition of existing structure. sizes and locations as shown on plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
12 plumbing fixtures with piping for new one family, 3/4 water distribution, house trap, house drain, water heater
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
12 plumbing fixtures with piping for new one family, 3/4 water distribution, house trap, house drain, water heater
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
To amend permit no. 966812: for new construction of a three-story semi-detached structure with ground-floor garage and second-floor rear deck for use as a single family household living per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing. reference 960589 for plans.
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
To amend permit no. 966811: for new construction of a three-story semi-detached structure with ground-floor garage and second-floor rear deck for use as a single family household living per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing. reference 960589 for plans.
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
To amend permit no. 966810: for new construction of a three-story semi-detached structure with ground-floor garage and second-floor rear deck for use as a single family household living per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing. reference 960589 for plans.
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
To amend permit no. 960589: for new construction of a three-story semi-detached structure with ground-floor garage and second-floor rear deck for use as a single family household living per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Roosevelt Blvd Exxon, 9042 Roosevelt Blvd (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Whitman S Chocolates and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
4,750 ft
Farrell Louis H Sch (4,750 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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