1 Alter Road, Detroit
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Quick answers
- Is 1 Alter Road in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area with a base flood elevation of 578 ft. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Wayne 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 1 Alter Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Base flood elevation 578 ft. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Palace Cleaners, 14701 E Jefferson Ave (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
14230 E Jefferson Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,600 ft
Detroit Merit Charter Academy (1,600 ft), Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbend (2,900 ft), Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Wayne 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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