5016 Gafford St, Commerce (Los Angeles), CA 90040 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5016 Gafford St, Commerce, CA 90040

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,364 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$430,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,899 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5244-017-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5244-017-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	952 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Architectural Style	Spanish
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	4,364 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5016 GAFFORD ST
City	COMMERCE
State	CA
Zip	90040-1306
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CMR1YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 8047 NW 30 FT OF LOT 166 AND SE 10 FT OF LOT 167
Legal Subdivision	8047
Legal Tract	8047
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	166
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH GATE-EAST LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	532302

Owner

5016 Gafford St is held in a trust since December 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	4416 E 52ND ST, MAYWOOD, CA 90270-2401
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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 26, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY SMART HOME LOANS INC
Dec 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 14, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Dec 31, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20181319318
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 4, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000445182
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2022
Property Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306
Document Number	0000450659
Map Reference	MB 86 PG 95
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	22-0450659
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	PACIFIC VA TITLE, PACIFIC COAST TITLE

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
Address	4416 E 52ND ST, MAYWOOD, CA 90270-2401

Mortgage

Document Number	0000450660
Date	Apr 26, 2022
Instrument	22-0450660

Lender

Name	EQUITY SMART HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306

Mortgage

Document Number	0001852332
Date	Dec 14, 2021
Instrument	21-1852332

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2021
Title Company	TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306

Mortgage

Document Number	0000608616
Date	Apr 19, 2021
Instrument	21-0608616

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	344 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306
Document Number	0001119832
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 25, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5016 GAFFORD ST COMMERCE CA 900401306, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306

Mortgage

Document Number	0001119832
Date	Oct 21, 2019
Instrument	1119832

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 20, 2049

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2018
Property Address	5016 GAFFORD ST, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306
Document Number	0001319318
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2018
Instrument	1319318
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$473.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5016 GAFFORD ST COMMERCE CA 900401306, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1306

Mortgage

Document Number	1319319
Date	Dec 31, 2018
Instrument	1319319

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5016 Gafford St was $5,899.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Commerce City
Unified School District	Montebello Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$489,262 (+2%) Land $391,411 Building $97,851
2025	$5,899.00 Homeowner's exemption	$479,670 Land $383,737 Building $95,933
2023	$5,785.00 (+3.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$461,045 Land $368,837 Building $92,208
2022	$5,578.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5016 Gafford 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5016 Gafford 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	COMMERCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 3,598 people · EPA ID CA1910050
Water Source	Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Last State Inspection	Nov 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 696 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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