Los Angeles County property record for 13444 Merkel Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,399 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6264-014-058 |
| Primary APN | 6264-014-058 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 770 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,399 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PARAMOUNT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90723-2330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PAR1YY |
| Legal Description | CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE COLONY TRACT SW 2 5.3 FT OF NE 455.54 FT OF SE 90 FT OF NW 220 FT OF LOT 13 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE CALIFORNIA CO OPERATIVE COLONY TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNEY-NORWALK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 553503 |
13444 Merkel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723-2330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAL STATE L.A. FCU |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131540701 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723-2330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723-2330 |
| Document Number | 0000647263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0647263 |
| Name | CAL STATE L.A. FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90032 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723-2330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13444 MERKEL AVE, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723-2330 |
| Document Number | 0001301537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1301537 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13444 Merkel Ave was $4,698.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Paramount City |
| Unified School District | Paramount Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $350,552 (+2%) Land $263,198 Building $87,354 | |
| 2025 | $4,698.00 | $343,680 Land $258,038 Building $85,642 |
| 2023 | $4,479.00 (+2.75%) | $330,336 Land $248,019 Building $82,317 |
| 2022 | $4,359.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 13444 Merkel Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 13444 Merkel 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 832 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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