646 E 38th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 646 E 38th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,808 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$343,000 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill$5,831 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5121-007-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5121-007-014

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,808 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address646 E 38TH ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-2814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLARD2
Legal DescriptionMETTLER TRACT LOT 235
Legal SubdivisionMEHLER TRACT
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number235
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract228310

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address646 E 38TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-2814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20051746948
Prior Transfer DateJun 13, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0001746947
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateSep 2, 2021
Property Address646 E 38TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-2814
Document Number0001350972
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 50
Instrument DateAug 26, 2021
Instrument21-1350972
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address646 E 38TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-2814

Mortgage

Document Number0001350973
DateSep 2, 2021
Instrument21-1350973
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueSep 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$478,091 (+2%) Land $306,651 Building $171,440
2025$5,831.00 (+2.86%)$468,718 (+4.04%) Land $300,639 Building $168,079
2023$5,669.00 (+4.83%)$450,519 Land $288,966 Building $161,553
2022$5,408.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 936 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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