9540 la Serna Dr, Whittier, CA 90605 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 9540 la Serna Dr, Whittier, CA 90605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,806 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.456 acres (19,880 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$860,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill	$13,599 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Jul 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8224-021-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8224-021-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,806 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	19,880 sqft (0.456 acres)
Lot Dimensions	160 ft deep x 131 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	9540 LA SERNA DR
City	WHITTIER
State	CA
Zip	90605-1653
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	WHRE20000*
Legal Description	TRACT # 20087 LOT 3
Legal Subdivision	20087
Legal Tract	20087
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	WHITTIER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	500202

Owner

9540 la Serna Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	9540 LA SERNA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1653
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Jul 7, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20121593328
Last Transfer Date	Jun 3, 2021
Transfer Doc	0001050576
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	9540 LA SERNA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1653
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2022
Title Company	PROVIDENT TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9540 LA SERNA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1653

Mortgage

Document Number	0001763356
Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	20-1763356

Lender

Name	EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75254

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2021
Property Address	9540 LA SERNA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1653
Document Number	0001050576
Map Reference	MB 526 PG 19-22
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2021
Instrument	21-1050576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	9540 LA SERNA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605-1653

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 9540 la Serna Dr was $13,599 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,080,193 (+2%) Land $500,781 Building $579,412
2025	$13,599.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,059,013 Land $490,962 Building $568,051
2023	$12,354.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,017,893 Land $471,899 Building $545,994
2022	$12,076.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 9540 la Serna Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 9540 la Serna Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	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

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 308 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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