Los Angeles County property record for 438 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,209 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,376 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6030-031-030 |
| Primary APN | 6030-031-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,209 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 E 81ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90003-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 26 LOT 38 BLK 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | 26 |
| Legal Tract | 26 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 239801 |
438 E 81st St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1996.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 E 81ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000823423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 E 81st St was $3,376 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $261,659 (+2%) Land $130,887 Building $130,772 | |
| 2025 | $3,376.00 Homeowner's exemption | $256,529 Land $128,321 Building $128,208 |
| 2023 | $3,243.00 (+4.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $246,570 Land $123,339 Building $123,231 |
| 2022 | $3,099.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 438 E 81st 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 81st 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 |
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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 940 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Starry.
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