2144 E James Ave, West Covina, CA 91791 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2144 E James Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$445,000 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill	$6,519 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Transfer Jul 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`8478-002-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8478-002-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,196 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 69 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2144 E JAMES AVE
City	WEST COVINA
State	CA
Zip	91791-1924
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	WCR1YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 18811 LOT 13
Legal Subdivision	18811
Legal Tract	18811
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	406413

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	16335 E EDNA PL, COVINA, CA 91722-2327
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 25, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT
Jul 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CHEN WANG
Jul 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHEN WANG
Mar 13, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 23, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20161435170
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 4, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0001909727
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2022
Property Address	2144 E JAMES AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1924
Document Number	0000339711
Map Reference	MB 508 PG 38&39
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2022
Instrument	22-0339711
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL ORANGE CNT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 6802, NORCO, CA 92860-8060

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2144 E JAMES AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1924
Document Number	0000830873
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	2144 E JAMES AVE WEST COVINA CA 917911924, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1924

Mortgage

Document Number	0000830873
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Instrument	830873

Lender

Name	CHEN WANG
Address	2840 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD # 119, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-3486

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2144 E JAMES AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1924
Document Number	0000830860
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	16335 E EDNA PL COVINA CA 917222327, COVINA, CA 91722-2327

Mortgage

Document Number	0000830860
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Instrument	830860

Lender

Name	CHEN WANG
Address	2840 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD # 119, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-3486

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2018
Property Address	2144 E JAMES AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-1924
Document Number	0000241705
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2017
Instrument	241705
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 26, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	16335 E EDNA PL COVINA CA 917222327, COVINA, CA 91722-2327

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	West Covina City
Unified School District	West Covina Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$526,781 (+2%) Land $421,428 Building $105,353
2025	$6,519.00 (+7.65%)	$516,453 (+4.04%) Land $413,165 Building $103,288
2023	$6,056.00 (-0.85%)	$496,400 Land $397,122 Building $99,278
2022	$6,108.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-SAN JOSE private · serves 170,523 people · EPA ID CA1910205
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 632 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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