956 Clyde Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 956 Clyde Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 3 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 956 Clyde Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Rewire threw out install no new service as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Install new interior drain and water lines to fixtures install new fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Completed
Install two 60,000 btu gas furnaces and 2 1/2 ton a/c systems and associated ductwork with a total of (14)diffusers/registers. see rp-2021 009596
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. interior alterations per e-z standard throughout existing single household dwelling unit. note: previous make safe permit rp-2021-005311 covered structural repairs to building. no structural work is proposed under this permit.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case# cf-2020-074669 to include ceiling and wall partition repairs to an existing attached structure damaged by fire as per approved plan and engineer report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6? in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2020-074669.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace waste lines, toiler, vanity and bathtub in master bath, waste lines, toilet, vanity and tub in hall bathroom
- Alteration permit Nov 2013Closed
Roof replacement, asphalt shingle (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
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Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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