9648 Rufus Ave, Whittier, CA 90604 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 9648 Rufus Ave, Whittier, CA 90604

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,971 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$435,000 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill	$6,803 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8159-010-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8159-010-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,253 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	5,971 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions	71 ft deep x 86 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	9648 RUFUS AVE
City	WHITTIER
State	CA
Zip	90604-1040
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR1YY
Legal Description	TRACT # 16661 LOT 37
Legal Subdivision	16661
Legal Tract	16661
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	37
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	WHITTIER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	503302

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC
Sep 15, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 28, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 8, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015381650
Last Transfer Date	Aug 31, 2021
Transfer Doc	0001414356
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 8, 2024
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040

Mortgage

Document Number	0000278520
Date	Apr 29, 2024
Instrument	24-0278520

Lender

Name	FIGURE LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 28, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2021
Property Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Document Number	0001414356
Map Reference	MB 407 PG 30-33
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2021
Instrument	21-1414356
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	Living Trust
Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2021
Title Company	TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040

Mortgage

Document Number	0000569454
Date	Apr 12, 2021
Instrument	21-0569454

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000435193
Date	Apr 20, 2020
Instrument	20-0435193

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

July 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2017
Property Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040
Document Number	0000848262
Map Reference	MB407 PG30-33
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2017
Instrument	17-0848262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

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
Address	9648 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1040

Mortgage

Document Number	0000848263
Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	17-0848263

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
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		$533,252 (+2%) Land $370,704 Building $162,548
2025	$6,803.00 (+10.26%)	$522,797 (+4.04%) Land $363,436 Building $159,361
2023	$6,170.00 (+2.22%)	$502,498 Land $349,324 Building $153,174
2022	$6,036.00

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

Flood

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

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	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 751 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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