13 17th Street North, Birmingham
Estimated number, map position is approximatetechnical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Jefferson 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 13 17th Street North at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado risk.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
35th Avenue (Proposed NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Csx Transportation (Also Gw93-07-01), Morris Ave From 14th St To 18th St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
Shores Lee Property and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Wilson Brands Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Carver Theatre. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,950 ft
Engle Day Treatment (1,950 ft), Adolescent Day Treatment (1,950 ft), Homebound Elementary School (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (limestone, Conasauga Formation) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Jefferson 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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