144 E 97th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 144 E 97th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$289,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill	$4,935 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6052-003-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6052-003-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	1,986 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	5,405 sqft (0.124 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	144 E 97TH ST
City	LOS ANGELES
State	CA
Zip	90003-4202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	LAR2
Legal Description	TRACT # 6214 LOT 88
Legal Subdivision	6214
Legal Tract	6214
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	88
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	240500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	144 E 97TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 29, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OGI MORTGAGE BANKERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2012967550
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 13, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0001080908
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	144 E 97TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4202
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	144 1 2 E 97TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003

Mortgage

Document Number	0000906129
Date	Jun 8, 2021
Instrument	21-0906129

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

June 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2017
Property Address	144 E 97TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4202
Document Number	0000724261
Map Reference	MB69 PG81
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2017
Instrument	17-0724261
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	NEXTITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	144-144 1/2 E 97TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003

Mortgage

Document Number	0000724262
Date	Jun 29, 2017
Instrument	17-0724262

Lender

Name	OGI MORTGAGE BANKERS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$370,246 (+2%) Land $204,983 Building $165,263
2025	$4,935.00 (+1.54%)	$362,987 (+4.04%) Land $200,964 Building $162,023
2024	$4,860.00 (+1.84%)
2023	$4,772.00 (+4.56%)	$348,894 Land $193,161 Building $155,733
2022	$4,564.00

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 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,097 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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