Los Angeles County property record for 8540 California Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8147-010-020 |
| Primary APN | 8147-010-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,072 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 8540 CALIFORNIA AVE |
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| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90605-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WHR110 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 15151 LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15151 |
| Legal Tract | 15151 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 501700 |
8540 California Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 CALIFORNIA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996175765 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000414686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 8540 CALIFORNIA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000752636 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8540 CALIFORNIA AVE WHITTIER CA 906051517, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000752636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 752636 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8540 California Ave was $3,514 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Whittier City |
| Elementary School District | East Whittier City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whittier Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $227,445 (+2%) Land $90,971 Building $136,474 | |
| 2025 | $3,514.00 Homeowner's exemption | $222,987 Land $89,188 Building $133,799 |
| 2023 | $3,183.00 (+3.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,330 Land $85,726 Building $128,604 |
| 2022 | $3,085.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8540 California Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 8540 California Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-WHITTIER private · serves 66,565 people · EPA ID CA1910174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 754 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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