Los Angeles County property record for 138 E 55th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5101-015-023 |
| Primary APN | 5101-015-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,330 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 138 E 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-5122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT LOT 40 BLK L |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCKY BALDWINS TRACT |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 229410 |
138 E 55th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131054628 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001071208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 138 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000078077 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0078077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5122 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 E 55th St was $4,869, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $387,607 (+2%) Land $212,560 Building $175,047 | |
| 2025 | $4,869.00 (+1.5%) | $380,008 Land $208,393 Building $171,615 |
| 2024 | $4,797.00 (+1.89%) | |
| 2023 | $4,708.00 (+4.74%) | $365,252 Land $200,301 Building $164,951 |
| 2022 | $4,495.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 138 E 55th 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 138 E 55th 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 | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 884 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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