Los Angeles County property record for 16231 Richvale Dr, Whittier, CA 90604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,457 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8036-001-004 |
| Primary APN | 8036-001-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,457 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 16231 RICHVALE DR |
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| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90604-3631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCRA62 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 24967 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | 24967 |
| Legal Tract | 24967 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 503702 |
16231 Richvale Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16231 RICHVALE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604-3631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000642650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 16231 RICHVALE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604-3631 |
| Document Number | 0000642650 |
| Map Reference | MB 671 PG 12-15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-0642650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| 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 | 16231 RICHVALE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604-3631 |
| Document Number | 0000642651 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-0642651 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16231 Richvale Dr was $2,213.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Secondary School District | Fullerton Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lowell Joint Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,238 (+2%) Land $39,468 Building $101,770 | |
| 2025 | $2,213.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,470 Land $38,695 Building $99,775 |
| 2023 | $1,952.00 (+1.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $133,095 Land $37,194 Building $95,901 |
| 2022 | $1,929.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16231 Richvale Dr 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 16231 Richvale Dr 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 | SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-LA MIRADA private · serves 57,240 people · EPA ID CA1910059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 722 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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