1242 E 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1242 E 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,123 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Mar 2010)
Tax Bill$3,889 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5104-013-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5104-013-008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,628 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,123 sqft (0.118 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1242 E 53RD ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-4708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeLAR2
Legal DescriptionCENTRAL AVENUE HOME TRACT LOT 39
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL AVENUE HOME TRACT
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract229100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1244 E 53RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4708
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010334285
Last Transfer DateJul 12, 2017
Transfer Doc0000888782
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 8, 2017
Property Address1242 E 53RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4708
Document Number0000888782
Instrument DateJul 12, 2017
Instrument888782
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1244 E 53RD ST LOS ANGELES CA 900114708, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4708

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$302,812 (+2%) Land $131,261 Building $171,551
2025$3,889.00 (+2.07%)$296,876 (+4.04%) Land $128,688 Building $168,188
2024$3,810.00 (+1.87%)
2023$3,740.00 (+4.7%)$285,350 Land $123,692 Building $161,658
2022$3,572.00

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

Flood

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

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 SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
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 1,116 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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