5159 Townsend Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5159 Townsend Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.177 acres (7,713 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,100,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$26,885 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5669-016-029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5669-016-029`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,918 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,713 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions	154 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE
City	LOS ANGELES
State	CA
Zip	90041-1416
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 4616 LOT 79
Legal Subdivision	4616
Legal Tract	4616
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	79
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	LOS ANGELES
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5016
Census Tract	181000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	500 MOUNTAIN RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3142
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 13, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 13, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer PROVIDENT TITLE
Jul 13, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 13, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211848001
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 9, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc	0001584458
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2021
Property Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90041-1416
Document Number	0001848001
Map Reference	MB 50 PG 8&9
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2021
Instrument	21-1848001
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2023
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	500 MOUNTAIN RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-3142

Mortgage

Document Number	0001848002
Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	21-1848002

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90041-1416
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000232871
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	20-0232871

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.62%
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2027
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	4.62%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	7.62%

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2019
Property Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90041-1416
Document Number	0000808239
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2019
Instrument	808239
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2019
Title Company	PROVIDENT TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,732.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE LOS ANGELES CA 900411416, LOS ANGELES, CA 90041-1416

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2018
Property Address	5159 TOWNSEND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90041-1416
Document Number	0000703253
Map Reference	MB 50 PG 8&9
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2018
Instrument	18-0703253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	506 STANFORD RD, BURBANK, CA 91504-2950

Mortgage

Document Number	0000703254
Date	Jul 13, 2018
Instrument	18-0703254

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$2,273,105 (+2%) Land $1,244,796 Building $1,028,309
2025	$26,885.00 (+3.07%)	$2,228,536 (+4.04%) Land $1,220,389 Building $1,008,147
2023	$26,085.00 (+4.91%)	$2,142,000 Land $1,173,000 Building $969,000
2022	$24,863.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 912 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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