Los Angeles County property record for 686 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,447 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $491,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,555 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5115-006-014 |
| Primary APN | 5115-006-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,447 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 686 E 42ND ST |
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| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90011-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR2 |
| Legal Description | ENTWISTLE TRACT LOT 14 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTWISTLE TRACT |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS ANGELES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 228320 |
686 E 42nd St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17777 VENTURA BLVD, 222, ENCINO, CA 91316-3748 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022626479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000395131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 686 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3117 |
| Document Number | 0001202970 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-1202970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11934 ANDASOL AVE, GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344-2232 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 686 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000626479 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0626479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 11934 ANDASOL AVE, GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000626480 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0626480 |
| Name | NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E 42nd St was $6,555, 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 | $531,471 (+2%) Land $389,674 Building $141,797 | |
| 2025 | $6,555.00 (+1.98%) | $521,051 Land $382,034 Building $139,017 |
| 2024 | $6,428.00 (+1.92%) | |
| 2023 | $6,307.00 (+93.29%) | $500,820 Land $367,200 Building $133,620 |
| 2022 | $3,263.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 E 42nd St 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 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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