3839 Velma Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3839 Velma Ave, El Monte, CA 91731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.183 acres (7,977 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,660 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Transfer Jul 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8577-020-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8577-020-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	736 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,977 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3839 VELMA AVE
City	EL MONTE
State	CA
Zip	91731-1819
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	EMR2*
Legal Description	TRACT # 7700 VAC ALLEY ADJ ON W AND LOT 34
Legal Subdivision	7700
Legal Tract	7700
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	34
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	432801

Owner

3839 Velma Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 23, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 23, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
May 4, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2021
Property Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819
Document Number	0001137248
Map Reference	MB 115 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2021
Instrument	21-1137248
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819

July 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2021
Property Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819
Document Number	0001137247
Map Reference	MB 115 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2021
Instrument	21-1137247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 4, 2021
Property Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819
Document Number	0000712257
Map Reference	MB 115 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2021
Instrument	21-0712257
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	3839 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1819

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3839 Velma Ave was $2,660 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.1% from the year before.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	El Monte City
Elementary School District	El Monte City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	El Monte Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$163,773 (+2%) Land $93,372 Building $70,401
2025	$2,660.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$160,563 Land $91,542 Building $69,021
2024	$2,483.00 (+1.89%)
2023	$2,437.00 (+4.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$154,331 Land $87,989 Building $66,342
2022	$2,338.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3839 Velma Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 3839 Velma Ave 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CAL/AM WATER COMPANY - SAN MARINO private · serves 48,065 people · EPA ID CA1910139
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 372 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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