5535 Florence Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5535 Florence Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.098 acres (4,257 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$375,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill	$5,949 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Second Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8132-014-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8132-014-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,437 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,257 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE
City	WHITTIER
State	CA
Zip	90601-2548
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	WHR1YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 5624 LOT 24
Legal Subdivision	5624
Legal Tract	5624
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	WHITTIER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	501301

Owner

5535 Florence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.

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 File
Mailing Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage LOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
Dec 18, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS
Jul 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage STEARNS LNDG
Mar 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MONEY SOURCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20131766357
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0003227156
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001527234
Date	Oct 8, 2021
Instrument	21-1527234

Lender

Name	LOS ANGELES POLICE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VAN NUYS, CA 91406

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 15, 2036

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548
Document Number	0001498647
Instrument Date	Dec 18, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 8, 2018
Title Company	NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE WHITTIER CA 906012548, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548

Mortgage

Document Number	0001498647
Date	Dec 26, 2017
Instrument	1498647

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 25, 2047

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548
Document Number	0000814026
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2017
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE WHITTIER CA 906012548, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548

Mortgage

Document Number	0000814026
Date	Jul 20, 2017
Instrument	814026

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 19, 2047

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548
Document Number	0000344218
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2017
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5535 FLORENCE AVE WHITTIER CA 906012548, WHITTIER, CA 90601-2548

Mortgage

Document Number	0000344218
Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	344218

Lender

Name	MONEY SOURCE
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MELVILLE, NY 11747

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5535 Florence Ave was $5,949.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Whittier City
Elementary School District	Whittier City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Whittier Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$468,879 (+2%) Land $316,966 Building $151,913
2025	$5,949.00 Homeowner's exemption	$459,686 Land $310,751 Building $148,935
2023	$5,584.00 (+2.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$441,837 Land $298,685 Building $143,152
2022	$5,427.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5535 Florence Ave 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
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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5535 Florence Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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	WHITTIER-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 49,954 people · EPA ID CA1910173
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 757 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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