Flood area in Livingston? (insurance, buying a house, buying)

[jdy21]

We are thinking of buying a house in Livingston. But some nice houses (newly construction) we saw are very close to Canoe Brook. For example, Wardell road near Shoprite, or E McClellan Ave close to Laurel. Can anyone advise if these are high risk flooding areas. Or any area we should stay away in Livingston?

[makkee]

You can check flood map, also ask the selling agent, they might know the insurance premium.

[KoalaNJ]

Originally Posted by jdy21

We are thinking of buying a house in Livingston. But some nice houses (newly construction) we saw are very close to Canoe Brook. For example, Wardell road near Shoprite, or E McClellan Ave close to Laurel. Can anyone advise if these are high risk flooding areas. Or any area we should stay away in Livingston?

Here is a link to FEMA's flood zone maps https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search?A...ngston%2C%20nj You can enter specific addresses to check out homes you are interested in. Yes there are a few small areas in Livingston that are designated flood zones, however flooding is not such a big problem in the town that I'd say to stay away from the town as a whole. From what I know there are not many homes located in flood zones, it is mostly just some property/land. The town has been good over the years in not allowing homes to be built in areas where creeks/streams are known to periodically spill over their banks. Just do your due diligence before you make an offer on a home.

KoalaNJ

[jdy21]

Great advise. Thanks Mkkee and Koalanj.