1242 E 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1242 E 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,140 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$310,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$5,336 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5104-015-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5104-015-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,162 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,140 sqft (0.118 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address1242 E 54TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-4712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR2
Legal DescriptionCENTRAL AVENUE HOME TRACT LOT 101
Legal SubdivisionTRACT CENTRAL AVENUE HOME TRACT
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number101
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract229100

Owner

1242 E 54th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1242 E 54TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4712
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20053231427
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0003231425
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateFeb 8, 2021
Property Address1242 E 54TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4712
Document Number0000214834
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 17
Instrument DateJan 29, 2021
Instrument21-0214834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

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
Address1242 E 54TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-4712
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000214835
DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument21-0214835
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 E 54th St was $5,336.

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$432,098 (+2%) Land $345,683 Building $86,415
2025$5,336.00$423,626 Land $338,905 Building $84,721
2023$5,162.00 (+4.81%)$407,178 Land $325,746 Building $81,432
2022$4,925.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1242 E 54th 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 1242 E 54th 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 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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