Los Angeles County property record for 8434 Decosta Ave, Whittier, CA 90606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 8178-017-031 |
| Primary APN | 8178-017-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,405 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 8434 DECOSTA AVE |
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| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90606-3218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 14765 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | 14765 |
| Legal Tract | 14765 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 502303 |
8434 Decosta Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8434 DECOSTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000444594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8434 DECOSTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3218 |
| Document Number | 0000444594 |
| Map Reference | MB 517 PG 11-16 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0444594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8434 DECOSTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3218 |
| Document Number | 0000444595 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0444595 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8434 Decosta Ave was $2,353 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Elementary School District | Los Nietos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whittier Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,508 (+2%) Land $90,134 Building $56,374 | |
| 2025 | $2,353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,636 Land $88,367 Building $55,269 |
| 2023 | $2,077.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,061 Land $84,937 Building $53,124 |
| 2022 | $2,038.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8434 Decosta Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8434 Decosta Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE private · serves 240,000 people · EPA ID CA1910039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2019 |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 660 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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