Los Angeles County property record for 8518 Duchess Dr, Whittier, CA 90606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,101 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,119 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8178-027-006 |
| Primary APN | 8178-027-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,101 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,119 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90606-3335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR1* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 15885 LOT 137 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15885 |
| Legal Tract | 15885 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 502303 |
8518 Duchess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CAPWEST HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015567243 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3335 |
| Document Number | 0001446064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1446064 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3335 |
| Document Number | 0000140639 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8518 DUCHESS DR WHITTIER CA 906063335, WHITTIER, CA 90606-3335 |
| Document Number | 0000140639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 140639 |
| Name | CAPWEST HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8518 Duchess Dr was $5,950.
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 | $447,436 (+2%) Land $349,249 Building $98,187 | |
| 2025 | $5,950.00 | $438,663 Land $342,401 Building $96,262 |
| 2023 | $5,320.00 (+1.84%) | $421,631 Land $329,106 Building $92,525 |
| 2022 | $5,224.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8518 Duchess Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 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 risk around 8518 Duchess Dr 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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