Los Angeles County property record for 686 E 42nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,654 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $334,500 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5115-007-011 |
| Primary APN | 5115-007-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,654 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,112 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 686 E 42ND PL |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | ENTWISTLE TRACT LOT 11 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTWISTLE TRACT |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 228600 |
686 E 42nd Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 E 42ND PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20042435516 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002036397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 686 E 42ND PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000830904 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0830904 |
| Name | AXOS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E 42nd Pl was $5,962.
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 | $474,998 (+2%) Land $275,957 Building $199,041 | |
| 2025 | $5,962.00 | $465,686 Land $270,547 Building $195,139 |
| 2023 | $5,758.00 (+4.75%) | $447,605 Land $260,043 Building $187,562 |
| 2022 | $5,497.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 E 42nd Pl 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.
The area around 686 E 42nd Pl 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 |
|---|
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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