Flood zones for vacant land in Saugus
Of the 50 vacant lots in Saugus, 5 (10%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 36 (72%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 3 are moderate risk. 6 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Saugus
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 39 | 78% |
| D | 6 | 12% |
| AE | 3 | 6% |
| A | 2 | 4% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Saugus
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33322 Eastern Ave3214-024-035 | 0.19 | $14,083 | AE |
| Sierra Hwy near Steele Ave3214-039-037 | 0.73 | $25,617 | AE |
| 28900 Bouquet Canyon Rd2812-005-043 | 5.45 | $195,710 | AE |
| 9777 Soledad Canyon Rd3210-009-908 | 29.42 | — | A |
| 9777 Soledad Canyon Rd3210-009-907 | 11.79 | — | A |
Lots outside the flood zone in Saugus
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 36).
Questions about land in Saugus
How much vacant land in Saugus is in a flood zone?
5 of 50 vacant lots in Saugus (10%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 36 are zone X with minimal risk and 3 are moderate risk. 6 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Saugus?
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. 10% of Saugus's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Saugus: 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.