Los Angeles County property record for 178 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 18 bd · 27 ba · 9,600 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,435 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5501-018-022 |
| Primary APN | 5501-018-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 18 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 27 Baths |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,600 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,435 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 178 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90004-6905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR3 |
| Legal Description | FOREST PARK SUB # 1 LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST PARK SUB #1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 211121 |
178 S Commonwealth Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since April 2002.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 N SYCAMORE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036-2002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000922351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 178 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004-6905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000496556 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-0496556 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 S Commonwealth Ave was $12,873, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $960,707 (+2%) Land $150,603 Building $810,104 | |
| 2025 | $12,873.00 (+1.83%) | $941,870 Land $147,650 Building $794,220 |
| 2024 | $12,642.00 (+1.75%) | |
| 2023 | $12,425.00 (+4.4%) | $907,998 Land $141,917 Building $766,081 |
| 2022 | $11,901.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 178 S Commonwealth 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 178 S Commonwealth 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 | 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 444 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, BAI Connect, GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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