13540 Pala Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 13540 Pala Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,306 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.402 acres (17,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$12,841 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Sep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2603-015-058

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2603-015-058

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,306 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area17,500 sqft (0.402 acres)
Lot Dimensions228 ft deep x 77 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address13540 PALA AVE
CitySYLMAR
StateCA
Zip91342-1159
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLARA
Legal DescriptionTR=44655 LOT 16
Legal Subdivision44655
Legal Tract44655
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract106510

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address13540 PALA AVE, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1159
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 9, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 2021
Deed SaleSep 9, 2021
Prior SaleAug 9, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211381863
Last Transfer DateJul 25, 2022
Transfer Doc0000165908
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 15, 2023
Property Address13540 PALA AVE, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1159
Document Number0000165908
Map ReferenceMB 1105 PG 97-99
Instrument DateJul 26, 2022
Instrument23-0165908
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2023

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
Address13540 PALA AVE, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1159

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateSep 9, 2021
Property Address13540 PALA AVE, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1159
Document Number0001381863
Map ReferenceMB 1105 PG 97-99
Instrument DateAug 17, 2021
Instrument21-1381863
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13540 PALA AVE, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1159
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0001381864
DateSep 9, 2021
Instrument21-1381864
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

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$1,050,594 (+2%) Land $679,915 Building $370,679
2025$12,841.00 (+1.02%)$1,029,995 (+2.06%) Land $666,584 Building $363,411
2023$12,711.00 (+5.8%)$1,009,249 Land $651,008 Building $358,241
2022$12,014.00

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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