218 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 218 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,102 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$585,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,735 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5101-017-025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5101-017-025`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,631 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,102 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	218 E 56TH ST
City	LOS ANGELES
State	CA
Zip	90011-5128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR2
Legal Description	LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT LOT 51 BLK M
Legal Subdivision	LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT
Legal Block	M
Legal Lot Number	51
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	229410

Owner

218 E 56th St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1108 S SHERBOURNE DR, 4, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-2334
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPTION FUNDING INC
Jan 12, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM STERLING BANK & TRUST FSB
Jan 10, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211679457
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 10, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000078086
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2021
Property Address	218 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5128
Document Number	0001679457
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 52
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	21-1679457
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1108 S SHERBOURNE DR APT 4, 4, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-2334

Mortgage

Document Number	0001679458
Date	Nov 10, 2021
Instrument	21-1679458

Lender

Name	OPTION FUNDING INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2018
Property Address	218 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5128
Document Number	0000040136
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 52
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2017
Instrument	18-0040136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	218 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5128

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040137
Date	Jan 12, 2018
Instrument	18-0040137

Lender

Name	STERLING BANK & TRUST FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.62%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2021
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.32%
Max Rate At Change	8.62%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	11.6%

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2017
Property Address	218 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5128
Document Number	0000036500
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2017
Instrument	36500
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2017
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$319.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5654 WILHELMINA AVE WOODLAND HILLS CA 913674066, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367-4066

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 E 56th St was $7,735.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$633,219 (+2%) Land $478,108 Building $155,111
2025	$7,735.00	$620,804 Land $468,734 Building $152,070
2023	$7,481.00 (+4.83%)	$596,700 Land $450,534 Building $146,166
2022	$7,136.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 218 E 56th 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.

Wildfire

The area around 218 E 56th 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

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Provider	Max 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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