238 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 238 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Details4,465 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.053 acres (2,320 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$1,000,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$18,817 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5161-016-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5161-016-011

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,465 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area2,320 sqft (0.053 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address238 E 1ST ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90012-3801
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Local Zoning CodeLAC2
Legal DescriptionLOT COM NW ON SW LINE OF FIRST ST 87.09 FT FROM NW LINE OF LOT 15D SUB OF THE GA RDEN OF J MURAT TH S 30 51 W TO NE LINE OF LOT A TR NO 1666 TH NW ON SD NE LINE AND NW PROLONGATION THEREOF 67.33 FT AND PART OF CITY LANDS OF LOS ANGELES
Legal Subdivision1666
Legal Tract1666
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number15D
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract206201

Owner

238 E 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2005.

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 Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address234 E 1ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-3801
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 29, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 16, 1999
Deed Document Number20053210263
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address238 E 1ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-3801
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address234 E 1ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-3801

Mortgage

Document Number0000088459
DateFeb 6, 2026
Instrument26-0088459
Lender
NameCOASTAL REAL ESTATE & LOANS INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressNORTHRIDGE, CA 91327
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term25 Months
DueMar 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 E 1st St was $18,817.

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$1,393,899 (+2%) Land $1,045,429 Building $348,470
2025$18,817.00$1,366,569 Land $1,024,931 Building $341,638
2023$16,367.00 (+4.83%)$1,313,506 Land $985,133 Building $328,373
2022$15,613.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 238 E 1st 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 238 E 1st 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: BAI Connect, GeoLinks, Hotwire Communications, Spectrum, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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