1540 E 55th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1540 E 55th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,331 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$162,000 (Mar 1994)
Tax Bill	$6,190 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5105-016-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5105-016-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Units	3 Units
Building Area	1,556 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Architectural Style	Triplex
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,331 sqft (0.122 acres)
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1540 E 55TH ST
City	LOS ANGELES
State	CA
Zip	90011-5018
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	LAR2
Legal Description	GRIDER AND HAMILTONS VERNONDALE # 2 LOT 69
Legal Subdivision	HAMILTONS VERNONDALE
Legal Tract	2
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	69
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	228900

Owner

1540 E 55th St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 1994.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 8, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	1994537207
Last Transfer Date	Aug 13, 1994
Transfer Doc	0001567888
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 8, 2017
Property Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018
Document Number	0000507993
Map Reference	MB9 PG112
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2017
Instrument	17-0507993
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL

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
Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018

Mortgage

Document Number	0000507994
Date	May 8, 2017
Instrument	17-0507994

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2017
Property Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018
Document Number	0000150484
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2016
Instrument	150484
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1540 E 55TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900115018, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2017
Property Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018
Document Number	0000150483
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2016
Instrument	150483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1540 E 55TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900115018, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2017
Property Address	1540 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018
Document Number	0000150482
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2016
Instrument	150482
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1540 E 55TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900115018, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 E 55th St was $6,190.

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		$497,188 (+2%) Land $355,136 Building $142,052
2025	$6,190.00	$487,440 Land $348,173 Building $139,267
2023	$5,997.00 (+4.73%)	$468,514 Land $334,654 Building $133,860
2022	$5,726.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1540 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1540 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

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 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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