38 Sigel Street, Worcester
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Quick answers
- Is 38 Sigel Street in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area with a base flood elevation of 449 ft. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Worcester 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 38 Sigel Street 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 449 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Commonwealth Gas Co, 25 Quinsigamond Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
75 Quinsigamond Avenue and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Angelica Textile Services Inc and 13 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
O'Connor, James, Three-Decker 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
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
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Learning First Charter Public School (1,650 ft), Head Start (2,650 ft), Jacob Hiatt Magnet (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Worcester 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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