Los Angeles County property record for 242 E Ave 40, Los Angeles, CA 90031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,064 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5451-002-012 |
| Primary APN | 5451-002-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,119 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 242 E AVENUE 40 |
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| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90031-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARD2 |
| Legal Description | G W MORGANS SYCAMORE GROVE TRACT LOT 9 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | M MORGANS SYCAMOR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 199400 |
242 E Ave 40 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E AVENUE 40, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-1515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000503359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 242 E AVENUE 40, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-1515 |
| Document Number | 0000380354 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 380354 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 E AVENUE 40 LOS ANGELES CA 900311515, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-1515 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E Ave 40 was $2,064 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $155,571 (+2%) Land $94,811 Building $60,760 | |
| 2025 | $2,064.00 | $152,521 Land $92,952 Building $59,569 |
| 2023 | $1,996.00 (+4.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,600 Land $89,344 Building $57,256 |
| 2022 | $1,910.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 242 E Ave 40 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.
The area around 242 E Ave 40 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 |
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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 755 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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