Los Angeles County property record for 541 E Merced Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 8488-018-012 |
| Primary APN | 8488-018-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,984 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 262 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 541 E MERCED AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WEST COVINA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91790-5057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WCRAYY |
| Legal Description | E J BALDWIN'S FIFTH SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF RANCHO LA PUENTE W 130.10 FT OF E 260.20 FT OF S 272.22 FT EX OF ST OF LOT 264 |
| Legal Subdivision | E J BALDWINS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 264 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 406602 |
541 E Merced Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 E MERCED AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91790-5057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003876838 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000876837 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 541 E Merced Ave was $4,931.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | West Covina City |
| Unified School District | West Covina Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $391,460 (+2%) Land $243,744 Building $147,716 | |
| 2025 | $4,931.00 | $383,785 Land $238,965 Building $144,820 |
| 2023 | $4,569.00 (-0.87%) | $368,885 Land $229,687 Building $139,198 |
| 2022 | $4,609.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 541 E Merced Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 541 E Merced Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-SAN JOSE private · serves 170,523 people · EPA ID CA1910205 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| 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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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