Flood zones for vacant land in Sierra Madre
Of the 31 vacant lots in Sierra Madre, 0 (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 21 (68%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 10 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Sierra Madre
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 21 | 68% |
| D | 10 | 32% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Sierra Madre
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
None in this city.
Lots outside the flood zone in Sierra Madre
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 49 W Montecito Ave5767-017-003 | 0.16 | $22,272 |
| 71 W Montecito Ave5767-017-006 | 0.16 | $22,272 |
| 580 Brookside Ln5763-023-025 | 0.03 | $24,336 |
| 56 W Highland Ave5767-017-016 | 0.22 | $29,292 |
| 80 E Montecito Ave5767-015-045 | 0.22 | $45,811 |
| 202 Vista Circle Dr5764-015-011 | 0.05 | $51,212 |
| 574 Brookside Ln5763-023-009 | 0.1 | $51,691 |
| 547 Brookside Ln5763-016-011 | 0.09 | $60,326 |
| 1131 Arno Dr5764-033-017 | 0.69 | $66,070 |
| 41 W Montecito Ave5767-017-002 | 0.16 | $67,842 |
| 70 W Highland Ave5767-017-014 | 0.17 | $76,530 |
| 90 E Montecito Ave5767-015-046 | 0.22 | $101,416 |
| 535 Brookside Ln5763-016-006 | 0.03 | $122,581 |
| 42 W Highland Ave5767-017-017 | 0.22 | $154,530 |
| 556 Brookside Ln5763-023-002 | 0.05 | $323,646 |
| 314 W Sierra Madre Blvd5768-020-022 | 0.13 | $487,443 |
| 283 W Sierra Madre Blvd5768-019-067 | 0.21 | $520,200 |
| 34 N Hermosa Ave5767-022-030 | 0.09 | $637,434 |
| 487 Woodland Dr5763-014-900 | 0.36 | — |
| 70 Esperanza Ave5767-039-907 | 0.29 | — |
| 70 Esperanza Ave5767-039-906 | 0.17 | — |
Questions about land in Sierra Madre
How much vacant land in Sierra Madre is in a flood zone?
0 of 31 vacant lots in Sierra Madre (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 21 are zone X with minimal risk. 10 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Sierra Madre?
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. 0% of Sierra Madre's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Sierra Madre: all vacant land · fire hazard zones
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.