Fire hazard zones for vacant land in Whittier
Of the 181 vacant lots in Whittier, 12 (7%) are in a CAL FIRE Very High fire hazard severity zone, 0 are High and 0 are Moderate. 169 are outside any zone. In High and Very High zones, sellers of property with buildings must show a defensible space inspection, and new homes must meet California's wildfire building standards.
Fire hazard zones in Whittier
| CAL FIRE zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Very High | 12 | 7% |
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Moderate | 0 | 0% |
| Not in a zone | 169 | 93% |
What the zones mean for buyers: fire hazard zones explained.
Lots in a High or Very High fire zone in Whittier
Lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16067 Arbela Dr8224-037-038 | 0.12 | $12,014 | Very High |
| 14711 Mar Vista St8289-025-001 | 0.09 | $22,500 | Very High |
| 6042 Haviland Ave8137-003-020 | 0.16 | $55,687 | Very High |
| 11100 Spy Glass Hill Rd8125-040-011 | 0.38 | $79,915 | Very High |
| 5301 Davidson Dr8126-003-069 | 0.75 | $673,242 | Very High |
| 11622 Grande Vista Dr8126-026-017 | 1.28 | $801,897 | Very High |
| 5300 Workman Mill Rd8126-001-035 | 12.08 | $1,350,500 | Very High |
| 14060 Summit Dr8138-033-003 | 4.97 | $1,459,053 | Very High |
| 7951 Catalina Ave8289-021-904 | 401.86 | — | Very High |
| 5020 Workman Mill Rd8126-001-903 | 25.44 | — | Very High |
| 13909 Philadelphia St8138-016-900 | 5.03 | — | Very High |
| 5000 Workman Mill Rd8126-001-902 | 2.87 | — | Very High |
Lots outside fire hazard zones in Whittier
Lowest assessed value first (25 of 169).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 11210 Morningside Dr8232-021-115 | 0.39 | $9 |
| 10143 Gunn Ave8158-029-041 | 0.16 | $9 |
| 7357 1/2 Autumn Ave8170-041-009 | 0.15 | $9 |
| 12101 1/2 Blue Sky Ct8170-041-007 | 0.09 | $9 |
| 11202 Carmenita Rd8029-032-047 | 0.31 | $23 |
| 10229 Scott Ave8225-027-007 | 0.04 | $1,055 |
| 5912 Ben Alder Ave8130-018-025 | 0 | $1,677 |
| 8039 California Ave8144-025-012 | 0.66 | $2,055 |
| 10738 Balfour St8176-007-035 | 0.09 | $4,552 |
| 8241 Painter Ave8142-033-070 | 0.04 | $6,123 |
| 5811 Juarez Ave8130-028-018 | 0.07 | $10,263 |
| 14075 Eastridge Dr8138-025-010 | 0.1 | $12,014 |
| 13506 Olive Dr8138-004-009 | 0.05 | $12,715 |
| 12317 Loma Dr8031-010-020 | 0.15 | $17,610 |
| 13510 Olive Dr8138-004-007 | 0.09 | $17,866 |
| 12419 Pellissier Rd8125-002-008 | 0.18 | $18,350 |
| 13502 Olive Dr8138-003-014 | 0.06 | $18,601 |
| 5806 Esperanza Ave8130-028-069 | 0.29 | $26,199 |
| 12028 Valley View Ave8031-023-016 | 0.23 | $27,428 |
| 8308 Jackson Pl8142-023-029 | 0.12 | $27,428 |
| 13422 Olive Dr8138-003-042 | 0.12 | $27,860 |
| 14162 Lambert Rd8162-023-002 | 0.05 | $28,956 |
| 13217 Philadelphia St8139-017-010 | 0.04 | $28,956 |
| 13412 Maulsby Dr8142-016-017 | 0.12 | $30,860 |
| 10550 Whittier Blvd8174-017-005 | 0.08 | $31,669 |
Questions about land in Whittier
Is Whittier in a fire hazard severity zone?
12 of 181 vacant lots in Whittier are in a CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone: 12 Very High, 0 High and 0 Moderate. 169 are outside any zone.
What does a Very High fire zone mean for land in Whittier?
The seller must disclose it, owners must keep defensible space cleared around buildings, and a new home must meet California's wildfire building standards (Building Code Chapter 7A). Get insurance quotes before you buy.
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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.