Los Angeles County property record for 5839 Washington Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8135-023-008 |
| Primary APN | 8135-023-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,501 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 5839 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90601-3623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WHR1YY |
| Legal Description | HARVEY AND RICKERS ADD TO WHITTIER S 25 FT OF LOT 8 AND ALL OF LOT 9 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVEY & RICKERS ADD TO WHITTIER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 501503 |
5839 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5839 WASHINGTON AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601-3623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201299968 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001851380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5839 Washington Ave was $7,112.
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 | $538,080 (+2%) Land $341,171 Building $196,909 | |
| 2025 | $7,112.00 | $527,531 Land $334,482 Building $193,049 |
| 2023 | $6,336.00 (+1.93%) | $507,048 Land $321,495 Building $185,553 |
| 2022 | $6,216.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5839 Washington Ave 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 risk around 5839 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | 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 372 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.
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