686 W Palm Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 686 W Palm Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,594 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$910,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$11,719 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4131-016-067`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4131-016-067`
Alternative APN	`4131016047`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,020 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,594 sqft (0.128 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	4131016047
Street Address	686 W PALM AVE
City	EL SEGUNDO
State	CA
Zip	90245-2000
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ESR1YY
Legal Description	TR=1685 LAND DESC IN DOC 1016181,092514 POR OF LOT 4 BLK 7
Legal Subdivision	1685
Legal Tract	1685
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH BAY CITIES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	620101

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Nov 5, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA
Sep 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NMSI INC
Apr 17, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 6, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018369756
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 22, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0001016181
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2022
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000

Mortgage

Document Number	0001174140
Date	Dec 15, 2022
Instrument	22-1174140

Lender

Name	THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44105

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Nov 28, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001194463
Date	Nov 5, 2019
Instrument	19-1194463

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	O FALLON, MO 63368

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.25%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	8.25%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.25%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000

Mortgage

Document Number	0001099703
Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	20-1099703

Lender

Name	NMSI INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2018
Property Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Document Number	0000369756
Map Reference	MB 21 PG 98
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2018
Instrument	18-0369756
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	PROGRESSIVE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000369757
Date	Apr 17, 2018
Instrument	18-0369757

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.75%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.75%

June 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	686 W PALM AVE, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2000
Document Number	0000623483
Instrument Date	May 25, 2017
Instrument	623483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2389 LEPTIS CIR MORGAN HILL CA 950373861, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-3861

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	El Segundo City
Unified School District	El Segundo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,056,125 (+2%) Land $844,903 Building $211,222
2025	$11,719.00 (+5.05%)	$1,035,418 (+4.04%) Land $828,337 Building $207,081
2023	$11,156.00 (-1.1%)	$995,214 Land $796,173 Building $199,041
2022	$11,280.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	1 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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	EL SEGUNDO-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 16,777 people · EPA ID CA1910040
Water Source	Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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