Los Angeles County property record for 1537 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,332 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5105-016-023 |
| Primary APN | 5105-016-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,332 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1537 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-5021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | GRIDER AND HAMILTONS VERNONDALE # 2 LOT 87 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIDER & HAMILTONS VERNONDALE #2 TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 228900 |
1537 E 56th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20081911885 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1537 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0012267 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 E 56th St was $7,661, up 1.6% 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 | $623,907 (+2%) Land $333,627 Building $290,280 | |
| 2025 | $7,661.00 (+1.56%) | $611,675 Land $327,086 Building $284,589 |
| 2024 | $7,543.00 (+1.93%) | |
| 2023 | $7,400.00 (+4.82%) | $587,925 Land $314,386 Building $273,539 |
| 2022 | $7,060.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1537 E 56th 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 1537 E 56th 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 831 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Starry, T-Mobile.
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