9882 Garvey Drive, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 9882 Garvey Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 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 9882 Garvey Drive 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replace 3/4 water service ppc 2018
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *contractor is a sole proprietor with no employees*
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Ez plumbing permit - install 3/4" full water service as per the 2004 philadelphia plumbing code. street opening #20180259
- Electrical permit Feb 2010Completed
Add another meter socket and new 100 amp 12 circuit breaker panel for basement unit.... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Alteration permit May 2007Completed
Rear yard sun deck 12ft x 16ft (no roof no stairs attached)
- Zoning permit May 2007Completed
Wood sun deck as per plans
- Alteration permit May 2007Completed
Install __12__ x _16__ deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit May 2007Completed
Install __12__ x _16__ deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Svc Sta, 9899 Frankford Ave (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Wildfire risk
Relatively Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,200 ft
John Hancock Demonstration Sch (2,200 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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- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- 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.
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