Los Angeles County property record for 6551 Elder St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,428 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5716-008-002 |
| Primary APN | 5716-008-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,428 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6551 ELDER ST |
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| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90042-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | LINDSAY ORCHARD TRACT LOT COM N 63 52 E 86.5 FT FROM MOST S COR OF LOT 1 BLK D TH N 63 52 E 42.26 FT TH N 5 36 E 51.7 0 FT TH N 87 40 W 22.15 FT TH S 2 20 W 15.5 FT TH S 63 52 W 41.09 FT TH SE TO BEG PART OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LINDSAY ORCHARD TRACT |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 183104 |
6551 Elder St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6551 ELDER ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042-1545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19982188009 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001642087 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6551 ELDER ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042-1545 |
| Document Number | 0001642087 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 95&96 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1642087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6551 ELDER ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042-1545 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6551 Elder St was $1,884.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $151,330 (+1.99%) Land $121,918 Building $29,412 | |
| 2025 | $1,884.00 | $148,374 Land $119,531 Building $28,843 |
| 2023 | $1,821.00 (+4.9%) | $142,615 Land $114,891 Building $27,724 |
| 2022 | $1,736.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6551 Elder St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 6551 Elder St 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 |
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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 | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 866 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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