2231 Ransom St, Commerce (Los Angeles), CA 90040 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2231 Ransom St, Commerce, CA 90040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.097 acres (4,225 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Oct 1998)
Tax Bill$2,703 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Reverse Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5244-009-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5244-009-006

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area936 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Architectural StyleSpanish
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialRolled Roofing
Lot Area4,225 sqft (0.097 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address2231 RANSOM ST
CityCOMMERCE
StateCA
Zip90040-1133
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCMR1YY
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 8047 NE 20 FT OF LOT 423 AND SW 20 FT OF LOT 424
Legal Subdivision8047
Legal Tract8047
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number423
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract532302

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2231 RANSOM ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1133
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 5, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 5, 1998 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 9, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19981809232
Last Transfer DateApr 25, 2018
Transfer Doc0000424279
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2018: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMay 1, 2018
Property Address2231 RANSOM ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1133
Document Number0000424279
Map ReferenceMB 95 PG 18&19
Instrument DateApr 25, 2018
Instrument18-0424279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2231 RANSOM ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1133

Mortgage

Document Number0000424280
DateMay 1, 2018
Instrument18-0424280
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
TypeReverse Mortgage Lender
AddressTULSA, OK 74133
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.76%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2019
Change FrequencyAnnually
Index1-Year LIBOR

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityCommerce City
Unified School DistrictMontebello Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$2,703.00 (+3.92%) Homeowner's exemption$199,085 (+4.04%) Land $149,387 Building $49,698
2023$2,601.00 (+3.63%) Homeowner's exemption$191,356 Land $143,587 Building $47,769
2022$2,510.00

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 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

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 SystemCOMMERCE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 3,598 people · EPA ID CA1910050
Water SourcePurchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 305 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

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

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