212 E 55th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 212 E 55th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,708 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.122 acres (5,329 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$450,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$7,537 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5101-016-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5101-016-024

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area2,708 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,329 sqft (0.122 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address212 E 55TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-5124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeLAR2
Legal DescriptionLUCKY BALDWIN TRACT LOT 50 BLK L
Legal SubdivisionTHE LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT
Legal BlockL
Legal Lot Number50
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract229410

Owner

212 E 55th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address212 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5124
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 7, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20161048083
Prior Transfer DateNov 9, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0001227069
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 31, 2020
Property Address212 E 55TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5124
Document Number0001766867
Instrument DateDec 11, 2020
Instrument1766867
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2021
Title CompanyPROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$605.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address212-214 E 55TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900115124, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5124

Mortgage

Document Number1766868
DateDec 31, 2020
Instrument1766868
Lender
NameROYAL PACIFIC FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressEL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 30, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 212 E 55th St was $7,537, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$607,241 (+2%) Land $364,345 Building $242,896
2025$7,537.00 (+2.11%)$595,335 Land $357,201 Building $238,134
2024$7,381.00 (+1.92%)
2023$7,242.00 (+4.8%)$572,220 Land $343,332 Building $228,888
2022$6,910.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 212 E 55th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 212 E 55th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 884 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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