Los Angeles County property record for 5242 Knowlton St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 3,669 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,715 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4103-012-013 |
| Primary APN | 4103-012-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 3,669 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 6,498 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST |
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| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90045-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR3 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 11569 LOT 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | 11569 |
| Legal Tract | 11569 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 276102 |
5242 Knowlton St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-2007 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000333341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000333343 |
| Map Reference | MB 303 PG 17-20 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0333343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-2007 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000333341 |
| Map Reference | MB 303 PG 17-20 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0333341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| 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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| Address | 5242 KNOWLTON ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000333342 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0333342 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Knowlton St was $4,715.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $357,785 (+2%) Land $78,438 Building $279,347 | |
| 2025 | $4,715.00 | $350,770 Land $76,900 Building $273,870 |
| 2023 | $4,536.00 (+4.47%) | $337,151 Land $73,915 Building $263,236 |
| 2022 | $4,342.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5242 Knowlton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
The area around 5242 Knowlton 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 |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 775 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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