Los Angeles County property record for 12943 Bess Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8556-013-015 |
| Primary APN | 8556-013-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,868 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 12943 BESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BALDWIN PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91706-4508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BPR1* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 11390 SW 100 FT MEASURED ON NW LINE OF LOT 7 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | 11390 |
| Legal Tract | 11390 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 404702 |
12943 Bess Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12943 BESS AVE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706-4508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201316341 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000411375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12943 BESS AVE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706-4508 |
| Document Number | 0000411375 |
| Map Reference | MB 204 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0411375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROVIDENT TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12943 BESS AVE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706-4508 |
| Document Number | 0000411376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0411376 |
| Name | ROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12943 Bess Ave was $6,002, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Baldwin Park City |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Baldwin Park Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $449,340 (+2%) Land $300,764 Building $148,576 | |
| 2025 | $6,002.00 (+6.04%) | $440,536 Land $294,870 Building $145,666 |
| 2024 | $5,660.00 (+1.04%) | |
| 2023 | $5,602.00 (-1.91%) | $423,431 Land $283,421 Building $140,010 |
| 2022 | $5,711.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12943 Bess Ave 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 12943 Bess Ave 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 | SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE private · serves 240,000 people · EPA ID CA1910039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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