Los Angeles County property record for 685 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5115-003-015 |
| Primary APN | 5115-003-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 685 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | MERCANTILE SOUTH PARK AVE TRACT LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCANTILE SOUTH PARK AVENUE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 228320 |
685 E 42nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1995.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001840039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 E 42nd St was $2,814 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
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 | $225,822 (+2%) Land $114,828 Building $110,994 | |
| 2025 | $2,814.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $221,395 Land $112,577 Building $108,818 |
| 2024 | $2,760.00 (+1.92%) | |
| 2023 | $2,708.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $212,800 Land $108,206 Building $104,594 |
| 2022 | $2,584.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 685 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 685 E 42nd 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 936 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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