3909 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3909 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	15 bd · 8 ba · 6,657 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.526 acres (22,907 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$650,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill	$15,904 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8549-035-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8549-035-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	15 Beds
Full Baths	8 Baths
Units	7 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,657 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	22,907 sqft (0.526 acres)
Total Buildings	4 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3909 PENN MAR AVE
City	EL MONTE
State	CA
Zip	91732-2417
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	EMR3YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 10911 LOT 14 BLK A
Legal Subdivision	10911
Legal Tract	10911
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	433305

Owner

3909 Penn Mar Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016.

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 Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	3909 PENN MAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732-2417
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BETTY CHOW
Jul 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EAST WEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 5, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 5, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20031602206
Last Transfer Date	May 21, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000645342
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3909 PENN MAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732-2417
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3909 PENN MAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732-2417

Mortgage

Document Number	0000477218
Date	Jul 20, 2023
Instrument	23-0477218

Lender

Name	BETTY CHOW
Type	Private Party
Address	28428 N 65TH LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85083

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3909 PENN MAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732-2417
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000705782
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	18-0705782

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	EL MONTE, CA 91731

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3909 Penn Mar Ave was $15,904, up 8.9% 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
Secondary School District	El Monte Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Mountain View Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$960,221 (+2%) Land $502,269 Building $457,952
2025	$15,904.00 (+8.9%)	$941,394 Land $492,421 Building $448,973
2024	$14,604.00 (+1.52%)
2023	$14,385.00 (+3.65%)	$904,840 Land $473,300 Building $431,540
2022	$13,879.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3909 Penn Mar 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

Wildfire risk around 3909 Penn Mar Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE private · serves 240,000 people · EPA ID CA1910039
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2019
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 961 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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