1161 E 78th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1161 E 78th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 690 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.113 acres (4,931 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$125,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill$2,699 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Line of Credit
Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6024-015-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6024-015-018

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area690 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,931 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address1161 E 78TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90001-2937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLCR3*
Legal DescriptionTRACT NO 5450 (EX OF ALLEY) LOT 1279
Legal Subdivision5450
Legal Tract5450
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1279
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract535001

Owner

1161 E 78th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2011.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address10969 LINDESMITH AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90603-3221
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UMPQUA BANK
Mar 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20111537412
Prior Transfer DateOct 5, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000277507
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1161 E 78TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-2937
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001167576
DateOct 12, 2017
Instrument17-1167576
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
AddressENCINO, CA 91436
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 18, 2021
Property Address1161 E 78TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-2937
Document Number0000431807
Map ReferenceMB 59 PG 94&95
Instrument DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument21-0431807
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023
Title CompanyFIN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1161 E 78TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-2937
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000431808
DateMar 18, 2021
Instrument21-0431808
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1161 E 78th St was $2,699, up 5.2% from the year before.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$162,416 (+2%) Land $126,955 Building $35,461
2025$2,699.00 (+5.18%)$159,239 Land $124,466 Building $34,773
2024$2,566.00 (+1.54%)
2023$2,527.00 (+4.29%)$153,058 Land $119,634 Building $33,424
2022$2,423.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1161 E 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1161 E 78th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGSWC - FLORENCE/GRAHAM
private · serves 63,472 people · EPA ID CA1910077
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,094 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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