Los Angeles County property record for 1278 E 126th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 871 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,126 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,704 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6147-004-002 |
| Primary APN | 6147-004-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 871 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,126 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1278 E 126TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90059-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 12991 LOT 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | 12991 |
| Legal Tract | 12991 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 540800 |
1278 E 126th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 E 126TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059-3220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013625928 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000456157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1278 E 126TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000456157 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 456157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1278 E 126TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900593220, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059-3220 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 E 126th St was $4,704.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Compton Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,736 (+2%) Land $207,051 Building $136,685 | |
| 2025 | $4,704.00 | $336,997 Land $202,992 Building $134,005 |
| 2023 | $4,545.00 (+7.37%) | $323,912 Land $195,110 Building $128,802 |
| 2022 | $4,233.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1278 E 126th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1278 E 126th 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LIBERTY UTILITIES - COMPTON private · serves 26,316 people · EPA ID CA1910021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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