Los Angeles County property record for 8945 Rufus Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,304 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,961 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8150-009-008 |
| Primary APN | 8150-009-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,304 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8945 RUFUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90603-1857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WHR16000* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 16322 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16322 |
| Legal Tract | 16322 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 503301 |
8945 Rufus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8945 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90603-1857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8945 Rufus Ave was $2,961 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 | $191,621 (+2%) Land $71,614 Building $120,007 | |
| 2025 | $2,961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,864 Land $70,210 Building $117,654 |
| 2023 | $2,587.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,572 Land $67,485 Building $113,087 |
| 2022 | $2,534.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8945 Rufus Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 8945 Rufus 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 842 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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