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3939 Velma Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3939 Velma Ave, El Monte, CA 91731

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.234 acres (10,194 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$975,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$14,235 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Mar 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8577-020-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8577-020-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Units3 Units
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleTriplex
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area10,194 sqft (0.234 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3939 VELMA AVE
CityEL MONTE
StateCA
Zip91731-1821
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeEMR2YY
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 7700 VAC ALLEY ADJ ON W AND S 10 FT OF LOT 25 VAC ALLEY ADJ ON W AND LOT 26 AND VAC ALLEY ADJ ON W AND N 7 FT OF LOT 27
Legal Subdivision7700
Legal Tract7700
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number25,26
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionUPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract432801

Owner

3939 Velma Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address121 N CITRUS AVE, COVINA, CA 91723-2002
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
WFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA
Mar 5, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
WFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024143356
Prior Transfer DateFeb 5, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000143355
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 5, 2024
Property Address3939 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1821
Document Number0000143355
Map ReferenceMB 115 PG 15&16
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2024
Instrument24-0143355
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2024
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address121 N CITRUS AVE, COVINA, CA 91723-2002

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 5, 2024
Property Address3939 VELMA AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731-1821
Document Number0000143356
Map ReferenceMB 115 PG 15&16
Instrument DateJan 3, 2024
Instrument24-0143356
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2024
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address371 W WOODRUFF AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007-8452

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3939 Velma Ave was $14,235, up 291.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityEl Monte City
Elementary School DistrictEl Monte City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEl Monte Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,014,389 (+2%) Land $574,300 Building $440,089
2025$14,235.00 (+291.07%)$994,500 Land $563,040 Building $431,460
2024$3,640.00 (+1.76%)
2023$3,577.00 (+3.98%)$206,479 Land $116,941 Building $89,538
2022$3,440.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3939 Velma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3939 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCAL/AM WATER COMPANY - SAN MARINO
private · serves 48,065 people · EPA ID CA1910139
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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