Los Angeles County property record for 159 N Townsend Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90063
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,736 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5232-014-003 |
| Primary APN | 5232-014-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,636 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 N TOWNSEND AVE |
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| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90063-2333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR2* |
| Legal Description | H T HAZARDS EAST SIDE ADDITION LOT 3 BLK 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | H T HAZARDS EAST SIDE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 531101 |
159 N Townsend Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 N TOWNSEND AVE, 161, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063-2333 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026381040 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000792467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 N TOWNSEND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000381040 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026381040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61,105.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90063 |
| Document Number | 0000381041, |
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| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026381041 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Townsend Ave was $4,736, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $288,186 (+2%) Land $146,887 Building $141,299 | |
| 2025 | $4,736.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $282,536 Land $144,007 Building $138,529 |
| 2024 | $4,522.00 (+5.6%) | |
| 2023 | $4,282.00 (+4.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $271,566 Land $138,416 Building $133,150 |
| 2022 | $4,106.00 |
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 159 N Townsend Ave 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 159 N Townsend Ave 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 | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - ELA private · serves 142,140 people · EPA ID CA1910036 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 993 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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