What share of homes for sale in Brookshire are in a flood zone?
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Short answer
About 1% of the homes for sale in Brookshire are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded on each listing (99% in zone X, 1% in zone AE). A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters, so check the address before you make an offer.
Flood zones on the listings
Of the 283 active homes in Brookshire, the flood zone breakdown on the listings is 99% in zone X, 1% in zone AE. Zone X is generally outside the mapped special flood hazard area; zones starting with A or V are inside it and usually mean flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage.
Checking one address
A home outside the mapped area can still flood, and insurance is priced by elevation, location and the property, so quotes vary. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Numbers like these describe the whole of Brookshire, not one street or one home, and real estate decisions are rarely a straight line. If you are thinking about a specific address, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 283 |
| Share in a special flood hazard area | 1% |
| Share in flood zone X | 99% |
| Share in flood zone AE | 1% |
Common follow-up questions
Does a zone X home never flood?
No. Zone X means the area is outside the mapped special flood hazard area, not that flooding is impossible.
Where do I look up an address?
Use our Flood Zone Lookup tool on the Resources menu, then confirm with an insurance quote.
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