143 E 138th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 143 E 138th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,502 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$180,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$3,539 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6131-006-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6131-006-038

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,502 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address143 E 138TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90061-2109
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLCR1*
Legal DescriptionTRACT NO 16121 LOT 132
Legal Subdivision16121
Legal Tract16121
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number132
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionCOMPTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract540902

Owner

143 E 138th St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address13435 S MAIN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90061-1613
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 9, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20121178907
Prior Transfer DateJan 25, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0001544007
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 143 E 138th St was $3,539, up 4.9% from the year before.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$226,077 (+2%) Land $108,518 Building $117,559
2025$3,539.00 (+4.92%)$221,645 Land $106,391 Building $115,254
2024$3,373.00 (+1.63%)
2023$3,319.00 (+4.5%)$213,040 Land $102,260 Building $110,780
2022$3,176.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 143 E 138th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 143 E 138th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemLIBERTY UTILITIES - COMPTON
private · serves 26,316 people · EPA ID CA1910021
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Starry.

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