Los Angeles County property record for 1608 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,137 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5116-017-001 |
| Primary APN | 5116-017-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,137 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 120 ft Depth |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1608 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-3320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT COM AT NW COR OF LOT 51 ELDER PLACE NO 2 TH S 83 5145 E 35.86 FT TH S 6 0 815 W TO NE LINE OF BOWEN AND DOLTONS VERNON AND COMPTON AVE TR TH NW THEREON TO A PT S 12 4745 W FROM BEG TH N 13W AND PART OF LOT 51 ELDER PLACE NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELDER PLACE #2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 228100 |
1608 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001938884 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000294776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1608 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3320 |
| Document Number | 0000294776 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0294776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1608 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3320 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 E 42nd St was $2,990.
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 | $235,134 (+2%) Land $116,799 Building $118,335 | |
| 2025 | $2,990.00 | $230,524 Land $114,509 Building $116,015 |
| 2023 | $2,881.00 (+4.76%) | $221,574 Land $110,063 Building $111,511 |
| 2022 | $2,750.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1608 E 42nd 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 1608 E 42nd 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 1,201 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 |
| 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, Verizon.
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