Los Angeles County property record for 5837 Alta Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,842 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8126-043-017 |
| Primary APN | 8126-043-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,477 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5837 ALTA AVE |
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| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90601-3702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WHR1* |
| Legal Description | *LAND DESC IN DOC 0223275, 77-3-4*TR= PI CKERING LAND AND WATER COS SUB JOHN M THOMAS RANCH*POR OF LOT 2 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | PICKERING LAND & WATER CO |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 501501 |
5837 Alta Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2017.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5837 ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151197879 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001421250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5837 ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5837 ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
| Document Number | 0000482196 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0482196 |
| Name | WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5837 ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000480338 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0480338 |
| Name | WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5837 ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
| Document Number | 0001421250 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1421250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5837 ALTA AVE WHITTIER CA 906013702, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3702 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5837 Alta Ave was $7,842 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $597,691 (+2%) Land $463,303 Building $134,388 | |
| 2025 | $7,842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $585,972 Land $454,219 Building $131,753 |
| 2023 | $6,984.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $563,220 Land $436,582 Building $126,638 |
| 2022 | $6,839.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5837 Alta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 5837 Alta Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | 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 |
| 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 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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