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

Los Angeles County property record for 887 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 5 ba · 2,605 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,002 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$290,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill$7,580 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5115-021-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5115-021-008

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Units5 Units
Building Area2,605 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,002 sqft (0.115 acres)
Total Buildings4 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address887 E 42ND ST
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Zip90011-3120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeLARD2
Legal DescriptionCLARA GILMORE TRACT LOT 20
Legal SubdivisionTHE CLARA GILMORE TRACT
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS ANGELES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract228320

Owner

887 E 42nd St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2015.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address5120 W PICO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-4132
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 2, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
LIBERTY BANK NA
Dec 18, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANC OF CA NA
Jan 24, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 4, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 4, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 20, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20121495274
Last Transfer DateJun 19, 2015
Transfer Doc0001178100
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address887 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3120
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY-SHERMAN OAKS, FIDELITY SHERMAN OAKS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5120 W PICO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-4132

Mortgage

Document Number0000001667
DateJan 2, 2024
Instrument24-0001667
Lender
NameLIBERTY BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address887 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3120
Document Number0001298128
Instrument DateDec 18, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5120 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 900194132, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-4132

Mortgage

Document Number0001298128
DateDec 21, 2018
Instrument1298128
Lender
NameBANC OF CA NA
TypeBank
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92707
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 20, 2033

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJan 24, 2018
Property Address887 E 42ND ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011-3120
Document Number0000077879
Instrument DateJan 12, 2018
Instrument77879
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5120 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 900194132, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-4132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 887 E 42nd St was $7,580, up 1.4% from the year before.

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$577,496 (+2%) Land $321,381 Building $256,115
2025$7,580.00 (+1.35%)$566,177 Land $315,082 Building $251,095
2024$7,479.00 (+1.8%)
2023$7,347.00 (+9.87%)$544,194 Land $302,848 Building $241,346
2022$6,687.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 887 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
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 887 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 1,024 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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