944 15th Pl, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 944 15th Pl, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,870,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$20,993 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4185-007-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4185-007-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,064 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,501 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	82 ft deep x 43 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	944 15TH PL
City	HERMOSA BEACH
State	CA
Zip	90254-3227
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	HBR1YY
Legal Description	E B SM1THS REPLAT LOT 29
Legal Subdivision	F B SMITHS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH BAY CITIES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	621001

Owner

944 15th Pl is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1737 VIA DI SALERNO, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-2226
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF HOPE
Dec 24, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage BANK OF HOPE
Mar 24, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Dec 22, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Oct 17, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023900209
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2026
Property Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227
Document Number	0000522068
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2026
Instrument	2026522068
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2026
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227

Mortgage

Document Number	0000522068,
Date	Jul 16, 2026
Instrument	2026522068

Lender

Name	BANK OF HOPE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.52%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 8, 2026
Title Company	PROVIDENT TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1737 VIA DI SALERNO, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-2226

Mortgage

Document Number	0000933782
Date	Dec 24, 2025
Instrument	25-0933782

Lender

Name	BANK OF HOPE
Type	Bank
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

March 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1737 VIA DI SALERNO, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-2226

Mortgage

Document Number	0000185189
Date	Mar 24, 2025
Instrument	25-0185189

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DAYTON, OH 45401

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Mar 20, 2065

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2023
Property Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227
Document Number	0000900209
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 7
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2023
Instrument	23-0900209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE SAN DIEGO, FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1737 VIA DI SALERNO, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-2226

Mortgage

Document Number	0000900210
Date	Dec 22, 2023
Instrument	23-0900210

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	7.12%
Type Change Date	Jan 1, 2034
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	12.1%
Index	SOFR Average 30-Day
Margin	3
Max Rate	12.1%

October 2023: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2023
Property Address	944 15TH PL, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-3227
Document Number	0000706209
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 7
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2023
Instrument	23-0706209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 944 15th Pl was $20,993.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Hermosa Beach City
Elementary School District	Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,945,547 (+2%) Land $1,556,438 Building $389,109
2025	$20,993.00	$1,907,400 Land $1,525,920 Building $381,480
2023	$1,530.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$105,033 Land $56,993 Building $48,040
2022	$1,502.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 944 15th Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.

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 Claims	2 (1998–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2016 · other causes

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

The area around 944 15th Pl 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 Risk	Not 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 System	CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - HERM/REDO private · serves 100,072 people · EPA ID CA1910134
Water Source	Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,537 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: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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