1559 E Retford St, Covina, CA 91724 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1559 E Retford St, Covina, CA 91724

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,252 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$579,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$8,431 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Jul 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8427-015-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8427-015-004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,654 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area11,252 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1559 E RETFORD ST
CityCOVINA
StateCA
Zip91724-2814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCVR110000*
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 20854 LOT 8
Legal Subdivision20854
Legal Tract20854
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract403702

Owner

1559 E Retford St is held in a trust since May 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 15, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Feb 7, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 31, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20161010560
Last Transfer DateMay 5, 2023
Transfer Doc0000314451
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMay 15, 2023
Property Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814
Document Number0000314451
Map ReferenceMB 580 PG 28&29
Instrument DateMay 5, 2023
Instrument23-0314451
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814

Mortgage

Document Number0001087348
DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument21-1087348
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

February 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateFeb 7, 2020
Property Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814
Document Number0000156068
Map ReferenceMB 580 PG 28&29
Instrument DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument20-0156068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814

Mortgage

Document Number0000156069
DateFeb 7, 2020
Instrument20-0156069
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2050

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1559 E RETFORD ST, COVINA, CA 91724-2814
Document Number0000684182
Instrument DateJul 8, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1559 E RETFORD ST COVINA CA 917242814, COVINA, CA 91724-2814

Mortgage

Document Number0000684182
DateJul 15, 2019
Instrument684182
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 14, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1559 E Retford St was $8,431.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityCovina City
Unified School DistrictCharter Oak Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$685,411 (+2%) Land $466,412 Building $218,999
2025$8,431.00$671,972 Land $457,267 Building $214,705
2023$7,837.00 (+1.2%)$645,880 Land $439,511 Building $206,369
2022$7,744.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1559 E Retford 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 1559 E Retford 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 SystemGSWC-SAN DIMAS
private · serves 56,564 people · EPA ID CA1910142
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead2 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 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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