521 Salem St, Glendale, CA 91203 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 521 Salem St, Glendale, CA 91203

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 971 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,931 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$365,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill	$9,731 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5638-001-057`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5638-001-057`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	971 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,931 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	521 SALEM ST
City	GLENDALE
State	CA
Zip	91203-2119
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	GLR4YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 3632 LOT 11
Legal Subdivision	3632
Legal Tract	3632
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	301702

Owner

521 Salem St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12917 AZTEC ST, SYLMAR, CA 91342-1902
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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
Jan 25, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage R M K FINANCIAL CORP
Jan 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FIRST LNDG
Jan 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 17, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 17, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 28, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20091922394
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 19, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0001548681
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2021
Property Address	521 SALEM ST, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119
Document Number	0000129432
Map Reference	MB 46 PG 52
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2021
Instrument	21-0129432
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	521 SALEM ST, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119

Mortgage

Document Number	0000129433
Date	Jan 25, 2021
Instrument	21-0129433

Lender

Name	R M K FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2017
Property Address	521 SALEM ST, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119
Document Number	0000083390
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2017
Instrument	83390
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2017
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	521 SALEM ST GLENDALE CA 912032119, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119

Mortgage

Document Number	83392,
Date	Jan 20, 2017
Instrument	83392

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FIRST LNDG
Address	PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 19, 2047

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2017
Property Address	521 SALEM ST, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119
Document Number	0000083391
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Instrument	83391
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2017
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	521 SALEM ST GLENDALE CA 912032119, GLENDALE, CA 91203-2119

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Salem St was $9,731 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$894,455 (+2%) Land $384,450 Building $510,005
2025	$9,731.00 Homeowner's exemption	$876,917 Land $376,912 Building $500,005
2023	$11,533.00 (+52.17%) Homeowner's exemption	$700,540 Land $600,146 Building $100,394
2022	$7,579.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 Salem 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 521 Salem 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	GLENDALE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 192,212 people · EPA ID CA1910043
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	5 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 556 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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