535 Modoc Avenue, Reno
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Quick answers
- Is 535 Modoc Avenue in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone A, a high-risk flood area. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Washoe 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 535 Modoc Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
6.6 mi
Peavine Peak fault zone, slip rate between 1.0 and 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
7 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
FEMA flood zone
Zone A
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. 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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Earl Games Construction Yard, 1895 Plumas Street Reno Nv Apn: 697 Nevada (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
1,100 ft
120 kV line run by SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
2,750 ft
MOUNT ROSE K-8 ACADEMY OF LANGUAGES (2,750 ft), JESSIE BECK ELEMENTARY (3,800 ft), VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY (4,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Washoe 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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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