Los Angeles County property record for 520 E Ave de la Merced, Montebello, CA 90640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,287 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5278-005-005 |
| Primary APN | 5278-005-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,287 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED |
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| City | MONTEBELLO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90640-2849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MNR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 25072 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | 25072 |
| Legal Tract | 25072 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 530007 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Jul 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO/NTHRN CA |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201768850 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 EAST AVENIDA DE LA, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640 |
| Document Number | 0000227276 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0227276 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000862102 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 520 EASAVENIDA DE LA MERCED MONTEBELLO CA 90640, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640 |
| Document Number | 0000862102 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 862102 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
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| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000068849 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO/NTHRN CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED MONTEBELLO CA 906402849, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000068850 |
| Map Reference | MB657 PG28&29 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Instrument | 17-0068850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE CO SOCAL |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 E AVENIDA DE LA MERCED, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000068851 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0068851 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Montebello City |
| Unified School District | Montebello Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $627,405 (+2%) Land $462,743 Building $164,662 | |
| 2025 | $9,170.00 (+3.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $615,104 (+4.04%) Land $453,670 Building $161,434 |
| 2023 | $8,870.00 (+3.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $591,220 Land $436,054 Building $155,166 |
| 2022 | $8,570.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO-MONTEBELLO 1 private · serves 5,205 people · EPA ID CA1910189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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