Flood zones for vacant land in Long Beach
Of the 453 vacant lots in Long Beach, 59 (13%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 203 (45%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 191 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Long Beach
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 394 | 87% |
| A | 53 | 12% |
| AE | 6 | 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Long Beach
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first (25 of 59).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1265 W 17th St7432-024-022 | 0.12 | $26,692 | A |
| 1498 Cota Ave7432-005-013 | 0.15 | $34,774 | A |
| 1488 Cota Ave7432-005-015 | 0.15 | $34,774 | A |
| 1816 W 16th St7432-002-058 | 0.05 | $59,790 | A |
| 2025 W 17th St7429-026-030 | 0.07 | $60,545 | A |
| 1701 Cota Ave7432-001-027 | 0.08 | $62,169 | A |
| 1646 W 15th St7432-009-013 | 0.11 | $80,674 | A |
| 1515 W 17th St7432-014-030 | 0.11 | $82,524 | A |
| 1565 Cota Ave7432-002-055 | 0.08 | $83,046 | A |
| 1575 Cota Ave7432-002-056 | 0.08 | $83,046 | A |
| 1640 W 15th St7432-009-012 | 0.11 | $89,955 | A |
| 1520 W 17th St7432-013-051 | 0.11 | $93,633 | A |
| 1538 W 16th St7432-013-044 | 0.11 | $94,045 | A |
| 1548 W 16th St7432-013-045 | 0.11 | $94,045 | A |
| 1552 W 16th St7432-013-046 | 0.11 | $94,045 | A |
| 1704 Hayes Ave7429-029-039 | 0.07 | $96,178 | A |
| 1509 W 15th St7432-012-036 | 0.11 | $99,667 | A |
| 1517 W 15th St7432-012-037 | 0.11 | $99,667 | A |
| 1585 Cota Ave7432-002-059 | 0.1 | $106,304 | A |
| 1433 Canal Ave7432-010-044 | 0.23 | $178,769 | A |
| 1558 W 16th St7432-013-047 | 0.23 | $188,115 | A |
| 6610 E Bay Shore Walk7245-028-014 | 0.02 | $225,017 | AE |
| 1575 Santa Fe Ave Apt 17432-005-037 | 0.06 | $243,178 | A |
| 1575 Santa Fe Ave Apt 37432-005-038 | 0.06 | $243,178 | A |
| 2115 W 16th St7429-023-036 | 0.08 | $246,068 | A |
Lots outside the flood zone in Long Beach
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 203).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 651 Park Ave7241-018-040 | 0.19 | $10 |
| 3708 Pine Ave7141-010-053 | 0.15 | $1,184 |
| 522 E Pacific Coast Hwy7269-035-009 | 0.04 | $5,352 |
| 3665 E 1st St7256-005-126 | 0.34 | $10,824 |
| 908 E New York St7268-013-003 | 0.15 | $11,730 |
| 1508 Orange Ave7268-035-023 | 0.13 | $13,694 |
| 3501 Golden Ave7203-002-010 | 0.15 | $14,281 |
| 1395 Alamitos Ave7268-016-015 | 0.17 | $20,559 |
| 3080 Linden Ave7207-020-039 | 0.14 | $22,027 |
| 417 1/4 E 1st St7281-019-021 | 0.03 | $28,205 |
| 1501 E 11th St Apt A7267-001-007 | 0.03 | $28,956 |
| 723 E 11th St7274-003-025 | 0.06 | $30,533 |
| 3419 Lemon Ave7146-022-026 | 0.02 | $30,604 |
| 3115 Long Beach Blvd7204-010-005 | 0.17 | $30,992 |
| 1105 Locust Ave7273-006-013 | 0.17 | $36,252 |
| 1115 Olive Ave7274-003-037 | 0.1 | $37,654 |
| 1603 Alamitos Ave7268-023-050 | 0.07 | $39,030 |
| 1063 Elm Ave7273-008-018 | 0.17 | $39,675 |
| 1142 Gardenia Ave7261-031-016 | 0.03 | $40,226 |
| 550 E Anaheim St7274-001-016 | 0.11 | $40,421 |
| 654 Magnolia Ave7272-023-010 | 0.05 | $40,702 |
| 3801 Golden Ave7203-002-007 | 0.56 | $44,094 |
| 550 E Vernon St7208-006-065 | 0.04 | $45,165 |
| 556 E Anaheim St7274-001-017 | 0.13 | $45,320 |
| 618 Chestnut Ave7272-022-012 | 0.09 | $45,685 |
Questions about land in Long Beach
How much vacant land in Long Beach is in a flood zone?
59 of 453 vacant lots in Long Beach (13%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 203 are zone X with minimal risk and 191 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Long Beach?
Not for an empty lot: flood insurance covers buildings. If you build in a high-risk zone and borrow from a federally regulated lender, flood insurance on the building is required. 13% of Long Beach's vacant lots are in such a zone.
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Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.