438 E 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 438 E 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Square Footage716 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,321 sqft (0.076 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$460,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$6,225.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6052-031-010

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area716 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area3,321 sqft (0.076 acres)
Depth X Width82 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 E 98TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90003-4307
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 6401 EX OF ST AND EX TR # 9191 LOT 10 BLK 6
Legal Subdivision6401
Legal Tract6401
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Minor Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract240600

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 6052-031-010

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 20, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Dec 20, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 07, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Jan 27, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
ALBERT B WOMBLE
Jan 12, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 07, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20211884618
Prior Transfer DateJan 31, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000344335
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2144 W 81ST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047-2616

Mortgage

Document Number0001821064
DateDec 08, 2021
Instrument21-1821064
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term308 Months
DueAug 01, 2047

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2021
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Document Number0001884617
Map ReferenceMB 68 PG 43
Instrument DateDec 07, 2021
Instrument21-1884617
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2021
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Document Number0001884618
Map ReferenceMB 68 PG 43
Instrument DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument21-1884618
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307

Mortgage

Document Number0001884619
DateDec 20, 2021
Instrument21-1884619
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJul 07, 2017
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Document Number0000758279
Map ReferenceMB68 PG43-46
Instrument DateJun 06, 2017
Instrument17-0758279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307

Mortgage

Document Number0000758280
DateJul 07, 2017
Instrument17-0758280
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2047

January 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJan 27, 2017
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Instrument DateJan 06, 2017
Instrument115838
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE/LOS ANGEL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address9155 TELEGRAPH RD PICO RIVERA CA 906605458, PICO RIVERA, CA 90660-5458
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000115838
DateJan 27, 2017
Instrument115838
Lender
NameALBERT B WOMBLE
AddressPO BOX 3609, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740-7609
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 26, 2018

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJan 12, 2017
Property Address438 E 98TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307
Document Number0000049046
Instrument DateDec 13, 2016
Instrument49046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2017
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address438 E 98TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 900034307, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4307

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$6,225.00 (+3.13%)$488,154 (+4.04%) Land $390,524 Building $97,630
2023$6,036.00 (+4.76%)$469,200 Land $375,360 Building $93,840
2022$5,762.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Los Angeles County (06037C), updated September 30, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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