Los Angeles County property record for 3968 E 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90063
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,729 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,565 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,351 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5238-007-027 |
| Primary APN | 5238-007-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,729 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,565 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 3968 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90063-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR4YY |
| Legal Description | HILLVALE TRACT LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLVALE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 531201 |
3968 E 5th St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3968 E 5TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031258788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000780688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3968 E 5th St was $7,351.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $450,551 (+2%) Land $192,037 Building $258,514 | |
| 2025 | $7,351.00 | $441,718 Land $188,272 Building $253,446 |
| 2023 | $6,713.00 (+4.3%) | $424,567 Land $180,962 Building $243,605 |
| 2022 | $6,436.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3968 E 5th 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 3968 E 5th 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 |
|---|
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 | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - ELA private · serves 142,140 people · EPA ID CA1910036 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 636 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, WeLink Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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