Los Angeles County property record for 1561 E 51st St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5106-023-034 |
| Primary APN | 5106-023-034 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1561 E 51ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-5001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | SMITH BROS COMPTON AVE TRACT EX OF ST LOT 75 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH BROTHERS COMPTON AVENUE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 228800 |
1561 E 51st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 E 51ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023371009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001531576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1561 E 51ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5001 |
| Document Number | 0000371009 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 103 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0371009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOCAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1561 E 51ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5001 |
| Document Number | 0000371010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0371010 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 E 51st St was $7,284.
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 | $599,581 (+2%) Land $470,221 Building $129,360 | |
| 2025 | $7,284.00 | $587,825 Land $461,001 Building $126,824 |
| 2023 | $2,610.00 (+4.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,190 Land $121,394 Building $78,796 |
| 2022 | $2,494.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1561 E 51st 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 1561 E 51st 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 620 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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