621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
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Quick answers
- Is 621 Penn Avenue in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Allegheny 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 621 Penn Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated inland flooding and strong wind risk.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 5699, 101 Seventh St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Nine Mile Run and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Century Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Nearest public schools
1,050 ft
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 (1,050 ft), Urban Pathways 6-12 CS (1,200 ft), Urban Pathways K-5 College CS (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Allegheny 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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