Los Angeles County property record for 242 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,772 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,649 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,872 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5101-017-003 |
| Primary APN | 5101-017-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,772 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,649 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 242 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT E 31 FT OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK M |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCKY BALDWIN TRACT |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 229410 |
242 E 56th St, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E 56TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-5128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010320342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002524311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E 56th St was $4,872.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $381,806 (+2%) Land $162,728 Building $219,078 | |
| 2025 | $4,872.00 | $374,321 Land $159,538 Building $214,783 |
| 2023 | $4,714.00 (+4.69%) | $360,108 Land $153,344 Building $206,764 |
| 2022 | $4,503.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 242 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 242 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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