Land for Sale in Los Angeles, California
Almost all of the affordable raw land in LA County is in the high desert around Lancaster and Palmdale; anything in the basin or the coastal hills is scarce and expensive. This page covers where land for sale in and around Los Angeles, California sits, the land types you will find and what to check before you buy.
Los Angeles at a glance for buyers
- Deeds are recorded with the county recorder.
- Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles County, California.
- Recorded sale prices are generally searchable at the county level.
- Water law mixes riparian and appropriation rules depending on the source.
Where land sits around Los Angeles
Almost all of the affordable raw land in LA County is in the high desert around Lancaster and Palmdale; anything in the basin or the coastal hills is scarce and expensive. Areas buyers search: the Antelope Valley (Lancaster, Palmdale), the Santa Clarita Valley, Acton and Agua Dulce, the Angeles National Forest fringe, and Gorman and the Tejon area.
Land types near Los Angeles
Antelope Valley desert lots, from small infill parcels to 40-acre tracts, hillside lots in Acton, Agua Dulce, and the canyons, agricultural and grazing land in the far north county, and infill lots in the older city neighborhoods.
Before you buy near Los Angeles
- Confirm recorded legal access to a public road and order a survey.
- Get zoning or deed restrictions in writing from Los Angeles County.
- Price utilities and septic before you make an offer.
Land due diligence checklistPerc tests and septic for raw land
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to find acreage near Los Angeles?
Start with the Antelope Valley (Lancaster, Palmdale), the Santa Clarita Valley, Acton and Agua Dulce, the Angeles National Forest fringe, and Gorman and the Tejon area. Almost all of the affordable raw land in LA County is in the high desert around Lancaster and Palmdale; anything in the basin or the coastal hills is scarce and expensive.
What kinds of land are for sale near Los Angeles, California?
Antelope Valley desert lots, from small infill parcels to 40-acre tracts, hillside lots in Acton, Agua Dulce, and the canyons, and agricultural and grazing land in the far north county.
Can I check what land sold for near Los Angeles?
Usually. Recorded transfers are generally searchable at the Los Angeles County level.
Can you find Los Angeles land that isn't advertised?
Yes. Use the request form on this page with your target acreage, area and budget.