Los Angeles County property record for 438 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,847 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Sep 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4168-017-015 |
| Primary APN | 4168-017-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,847 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,132 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE |
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| City | MANHATTAN BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90266-6818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 20589 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | 20589 |
| Legal Tract | 20589 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH BAY CITIES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 620802 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 4168-017-015
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WFB NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997274336 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000658406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000658406 |
| Map Reference | MB 544 PG 23&24 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0658406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001101312 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-1101312 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000233326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0233326 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000513350 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 438 S PROSPECT AVE MANHATTAN BEACH CA 902666818, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000513350 |
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| Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 513350 |
| Name | WFB NA |
|---|---|
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Manhattan Beach City |
| Unified School District | Manhattan Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,564.00 (+5.84%) | $781,129 (+4.04%) Land $586,164 Building $194,965 |
| 2023 | $9,036.00 (+1.68%) | $750,799 Land $563,403 Building $187,396 |
| 2022 | $8,887.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Los Angeles County (06037C), updated September 30, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060376208023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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