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691 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 691 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill$3,239 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Jul 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN5115-003-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5115-003-014

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area898 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialShingles
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address691 E 42ND ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-3116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR2
Legal DescriptionMERCANTILE SOUTH PARK AVE TRACT LOT 14
Legal SubdivisionMERCHANTILE SOUTH PARK AVE TRACT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract228320

Owner

691 E 42nd St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2014.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address691 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 1, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 1, 2026Gift Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 21, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 8, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2014401041
Prior Transfer DateAug 23, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0001432875
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJul 1, 2026
Property Address691 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116
Document Number0000478937
Instrument DateJun 3, 2026
Instrument2026478937
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address691 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116

July 2026: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJul 1, 2026
Property Address691 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116
Document Number0000478936
Instrument DateJun 3, 2026
Instrument2026478936
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address691 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3116

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 691 E 42nd St was $3,239.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$262,566 (+2%) Land $189,550 Building $73,016
2025$3,239.00 Homeowner's exemption$257,419 Land $185,834 Building $71,585
2023$3,140.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption$247,425 Land $178,619 Building $68,806
2022$2,996.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 691 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 691 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 RiskNot 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 SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 936 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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