Los Angeles County property record for 438 E 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 3,486 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,697 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5127-018-006 |
| Primary APN | 5127-018-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 3,486 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,697 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 E 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-1072 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAMR1 |
| Legal Description | NILES HOME TRACT LOT ON SW LINE OF 20TH ST COM SE 200 FT FROM MOST E COR OF LOT 8 TH SE ON SD SW LINE 50 FT TH SW 151.26 FT TO NE LINE OF 15 FT ALLEY TH NW THEREON 50 FT TH NE 152.47 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | NILES HOME TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 226001 |
438 E 20th St, a duplex, is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 WESTCHESTER PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-2005 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024601964 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001658700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 E 20th St was $8,959, down 12.5% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $688,500 (+2%) Land $408,000 Building $280,500 | |
| 2025 | $8,959.00 (-12.54%) | $675,000 Land $400,000 Building $275,000 |
| 2024 | $10,243.00 (+1.86%) | |
| 2023 | $10,056.00 (+4.62%) | $768,229 Land $409,616 Building $358,613 |
| 2022 | $9,612.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 438 E 20th 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 438 E 20th 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 | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 769 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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