Los Angeles County property record for 656 N Forbes Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,656 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5278-021-032 |
| Primary APN | 5278-021-032 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,737 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,656 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 656 N FORBES AVE |
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| City | MONTEBELLO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90640-3734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MNR1* |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 13859 LOT 101 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13859 |
| Legal Tract | 13859 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 530007 |
656 N Forbes Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 N FORBES AVE, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-3734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031045455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 656 N FORBES AVE, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-3734 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000376885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0376885 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 N Forbes Ave was $7,462.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Montebello City |
| Unified School District | Montebello Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $487,490 (+2%) Land $331,350 Building $156,140 | |
| 2025 | $7,462.00 | $477,932 Land $324,853 Building $153,079 |
| 2023 | $7,180.00 (+3.46%) | $459,376 Land $312,240 Building $147,136 |
| 2022 | $6,940.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 656 N Forbes 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 | 2 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 risk around 656 N Forbes Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 645 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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