173 High Street, Medford
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Quick answers
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Middlesex County?
- $962,550 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 173 High Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated inland flooding risk.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: inland flooding. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Tra Con Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Grace Episcopal Church and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,150 ft
Brooks School (3,150 ft), Medford High (3,950 ft), Milton Fuller Roberts (4,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 mi
Boston Logan (BOS). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$962,550
Middlesex 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.