4242 Chatwin Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 4242 Chatwin Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,224 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$485,000 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill	$8,196 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`7178-022-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7178-022-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,404 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,224 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	103 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE
City	LAKEWOOD
State	CA
Zip	90713-3008
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LKR1YY
Legal Description	TRACT NO 13OOO LOT 90
Legal Subdivision	13
Legal Tract	1300
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	90
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LONG BEACH-LAKEWOOD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	571102

Owner

4242 Chatwin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2014.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 15, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Aug 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FCU
Jun 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME LNDG
Jul 31, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit SCHOOLSFIRST FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 19, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 19, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014170811
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 9, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0001112362
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 15, 2026
Property Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008
Document Number	0000266331
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2026
Instrument	2026266331
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants, 205
Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000266331,
Date	Apr 15, 2026
Instrument	2026266331

Lender

Name	SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate	5.98%
Max Rate	-1%

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008

Mortgage

Document Number	0001252184
Date	Aug 16, 2021
Instrument	21-1252184

Lender

Name	SCHOOLSFIRST FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008
Document Number	0000684233
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE LAKEWOOD CA 907133008, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000684233
Date	Jun 23, 2020
Instrument	684233

Lender

Name	PRIME LNDG
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jun 22, 2045

July 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2017
Property Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008
Document Number	0000857707
Map Reference	MAP246 PG24&25
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2017
Instrument	17-0857707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4242 CHATWIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713-3008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000857708
Date	Jul 31, 2017
Instrument	17-0857708

Lender

Name	SCHOOLSFIRST FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Chatwin Ave was $8,196 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.6% 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	Lakewood City
Unified School District	Long Beach Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$606,423 (+2%) Land $485,142 Building $121,281
2025	$8,196.00 (+5.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$594,533 Land $475,630 Building $118,903
2024	$7,762.00 (+1.7%)
2023	$7,632.00 (+6.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$571,448 Land $457,161 Building $114,287
2022	$7,171.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4242 Chatwin Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 4242 Chatwin 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	LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 66,356 people · EPA ID CA1910239
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
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 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	4,000 / 4,000
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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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