Los Angeles County property record for 253 E 61st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,205 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $339,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6006-008-005 |
| Primary APN | 6006-008-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 750 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,205 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 253 E 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90003-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAC2 |
| Legal Description | METTLERS MAIN ST SOUTH PARK TRACT W 44.2 FT OF LOT 179 |
| Legal Subdivision | METTLERS MAIN STREET SOUTH PARK TRACT |
| Legal Tract | W |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 239202 |
253 E 61st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E 61ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ORION LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017532076 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002013165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 253 E 61ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 E 61ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000293219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0293219 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 317 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 E 61ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000532076 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 532076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $372.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 E 61ST ST LOS ANGELES CA 900031231, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1231 |
| Document Number | 532077 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 532077 |
| Name | ORION LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 E 61st St was $4,858.
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 | $401,300 (+2%) Land $264,101 Building $137,199 | |
| 2025 | $4,858.00 | $393,432 Land $258,923 Building $134,509 |
| 2023 | $4,716.00 (+4.87%) | $378,157 Land $248,870 Building $129,287 |
| 2022 | $4,497.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 E 61st 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.
The area around 253 E 61st 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 |
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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 846 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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