Los Angeles County Property Search by Owner, Address & Parcel ID
Find public property records quickly with the Los Angeles Property Checker. Use our Los Angeles property search tool to search by owner name, property address, APN, ZIP Code, city, or advanced filters. The LA property finder helps you access ownership details, assessed values, sales history, parcel information, tax records, GIS mapping, and other available public property data in just a few clicks.
Total Cities
88
Total Parcels
2.7 Million
Median Home Value
$998,000
Data Updated
August 2026
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Los Angeles (LA) County Assessor
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office identifies, inventories, and values taxable property throughout the county to establish fair assessments used for local property taxation. The office is led by Assessor Jeff Prang, who has served since 2014, overseeing one of the nation’s largest local assessment agencies responsible for millions of real estate and business property assessments.
Services Provided by the Los Angeles County Assessor
- Assess residential properties
- Assess commercial and industrial properties
- Maintain Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs)
- Process ownership and parcel record updates
- Administer homeowner and veterans' exemptions
- Provide assessment roll information
- Support property assessment appeals
- (213) 974-3211
- info@assessor.lacounty.gov
- (213) 626-0434
Los Angeles County Real Estate Market Trends (2025–2026)
Los Angeles County’s real estate market experienced notable shifts throughout 2025 and 2026, with changes in home prices, sales activity, lending volumes, and foreclosure levels shaping the broader housing landscape. Market conditions varied across the period as buyers, sellers, and financing activity responded to changing local trends.
Los Angeles County Housing Market Trends (2025–2026)
This graph provides a simple overview of housing market activity, including movements in home prices, loans, sales, and foreclosure trends.
Median Home Prices Continued to Reach New Highs
Median sales prices increased from $870,000 in January 2025 to $950,000 in June, reaching $968,000 in June 2026 before easing to $955,000 in July, showing strong market values.
Buyers Needed Larger Down Payments
Median down payments rose from $130,500 in January 2025 to $152,000 in June, reaching $154,880 in June 2026 before declining to $148,025 in July, reflecting substantial buyer costs.
Home Sales Remained Strong Throughout Spring
Homes sold increased from 3,120 in January 2025 to 5,120 in June, while 2026 reached 5,200 sales in May before easing to 4,810 in July, reflecting strong demand.
Purchase and Refinance Loans Followed Different Trends
Purchase loans increased from 2,465 in January 2025 to 4,045 in June, reaching 4,108 in May 2026 before declining to 3,800 in July. Refinance loans followed a different pattern.
HELOC Activity Reflected Growing Home Equity
HELOC loans increased from 1,420 in January 2025 to 1,890 in May, reaching 1,820 in May 2026 before declining to 1,690 in July, indicating sustained borrowing activity.
Foreclosure Filings and Starts Increased Gradually
Foreclosure filings rose from 890 in January 2025 to 1,180 in October, then reached 1,640 in June 2026 before easing to 1,610 in July. Foreclosure starts similarly increased.
Completed Foreclosures Stayed Relatively Low
How the Los Angeles Property Search Tool Works
Finding property records is simple with the Los Angeles Property Checker. Our Los Angeles property search tool lets you search using multiple criteria depending on the information you already have. Whether you’re researching a home, verifying ownership, reviewing tax information, or locating parcel details, each search option is designed to help you reach the correct property record quickly and efficiently.
If you know the property owner’s name, enter it into the search field to locate matching property records. This option is useful for researching real estate holdings, confirming ownership information, reviewing assessment details, or locating parcels associated with an individual, family, business, or trust within Los Angeles County.
Searching by property address is the fastest option when you know the property’s location. Enter the complete or partial street address to view ownership details, parcel information, assessed values, sales history, tax data, building characteristics, and other available public records related to that property.
Every parcel in Los Angeles County is assigned a unique Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). Entering the APN provides the most accurate search results and helps identify a specific parcel without confusion, especially when properties have similar addresses or ownership records.
Use the ZIP Code search to browse properties located within a particular postal area. This option is helpful for comparing neighborhoods, reviewing local property values, exploring residential or commercial areas, and identifying parcels available within a defined geographic region.
Search properties by city to narrow results to a specific municipality within Los Angeles County. Whether you’re researching Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Torrance, Glendale, or another city, this filter makes locating local property records more convenient.
The advanced search combines multiple filters, including owner name, property address, APN, city, ZIP Code, and other available criteria. Using several search fields together helps refine results, making it easier to locate the exact property record when limited information is available.
Property Information Available Through Our LA Property Finder
Our Los Angeles property finder organizes property records into clear categories, making it easier to understand ownership, assessment, tax, and parcel information before buying, selling, investing, or conducting property research.
Property Identification & Ownership Details
- Owner name (where publicly available)
- Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)
- Property identification number
- Recording reference information
- Ownership history
- Parcel status
Property Location & Parcel Information
- Property address
- City and ZIP Code
- Parcel boundaries
- Lot dimensions
- GIS map location
- Legal property description
Building Characteristics & Improvements
- Property type
- Year built
- Living area
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Building improvements
Assessment, Market Value & Sales Data
- Assessed land value
- Assessed improvement value
- Total assessed value
- Assessment year
- Previous sales history
- Recorded sale prices
Property Taxes & Exemptions
- Annual property tax information
- Tax rate area
- Assessment roll details
- Homeowner exemption status
- Special assessments
- Available tax records
Land Use, Classification & Public Records
- Property use classification
- Land use designation
- Zoning references
- Public document references
- Parcel history
- Available county record information
Communities Served in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is home to the largest collection of incorporated cities in California, along with dozens of unincorporated communities. The Los Angeles property search app, Los Angeles property checker, and Los Angeles property finder can help you locate public property records across these communities using multiple search options.
Nearby Counties
Several California counties border Los Angeles County, making regional property research common for homeowners, investors, appraisers, and real estate professionals. If you’re expanding your search beyond Los Angeles County, these neighboring counties also maintain their own public property records and assessment systems.
Los Angeles County Property & County Information
| Property & County Information | Los Angeles County Details |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California (CA) |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| Incorporated Cities | 88 Cities |
| Population | Approximately 9.6 Million Residents |
| Property Records | Maintained by the Los Angeles County Assessor and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk |
| Median Home Value | Approximately $970,000 |
| Property Tax Information | Annual secured and unsecured property taxes administered by the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector |
| Assessment System | California Proposition 13 (Base Year Value System) |
| Primary Property Types | Single-Family, Condominium, Townhome, Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural & Vacant Land |
| Major Property Uses | Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use, Government, Educational & Agricultural |
| School Districts | 80+ Public School Districts |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Flood Zone Information | Available Through FEMA Flood Hazard Maps |
| Property Search Options | Owner Name, Property Address, APN, ZIP Code, City & Advanced Search |
| Property Records Available | Ownership, Parcel Details, Assessed Value, Tax Information, Sales History, GIS Data, Building Characteristics & Public Records |
| Official Assessor | Jeff Prang |
| Official Records Source | Los Angeles County Assessor and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk |
| GIS & Parcel Maps | Available Through Official Los Angeles County GIS Services |
| Unique County Property Feature | California's largest assessment roll with more than 2.5 million real estate parcels. |
FAQ's
How can I perform a Los Angeles property search by owner name?
Use the Los Angeles property search tool by entering the owner’s first or last name. If multiple properties match the search, you can narrow the results using the property address, city, ZIP Code, or APN. This method is useful for researching ownership records, assessment information, and publicly available property details.
Can I search Los Angeles property records using an address?
Yes. Enter a complete or partial property address to locate public property records. The search results may include parcel information, ownership records, assessed value, building characteristics, sales history, tax information, and other publicly available county property data.
What is an APN, and why is it important?
An Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is a unique identifier assigned to every taxable parcel in Los Angeles County. Searching by APN usually provides the most accurate property match because each number corresponds to a single parcel, eliminating confusion caused by similar addresses or owner names.
Does the Los Angeles property checker provide tax information?
Yes. The Los Angeles property checker helps users locate available property tax information, including assessed values, tax rate areas, exemption details, assessment years, and other public tax-related records available through county sources.
Can I find a property's sales history?
Many Los Angeles property records include recorded sales information. Depending on record availability, you may view previous transfer dates, historical sale prices, document references, and ownership changes that help buyers and investors evaluate a property’s transaction history.
Is the Los Angeles property finder free to use?
The Los Angeles property finder allows users to search publicly available property information. While many records are accessible without charge, certain certified documents or official copies requested directly from county agencies may require statutory fees.
Can I search properties by ZIP Code or city?
Yes. If you don’t know the exact address, you can search by city or ZIP Code. This option is useful for comparing neighborhoods, exploring local real estate markets, reviewing property values, and finding parcels within a specific area of Los Angeles County.
What information can I learn about a property?
Search results may include ownership information, parcel boundaries, assessed values, land and improvement values, building details, tax information, sales history, legal descriptions, GIS mapping, and other public records depending on the property’s available data.
Is the information suitable for real estate research?
Yes. Homebuyers, investors, appraisers, real estate agents, attorneys, lenders, and researchers frequently use property records to verify ownership, estimate property values, review assessment data, analyze market trends, and conduct due diligence before completing a transaction.
Why should I use the Los Angeles property search app instead of searching multiple county websites?
The Los Angeles property search app brings multiple search options together in one place, allowing you to search by owner name, address, APN, city, or ZIP Code without switching between different resources. It offers a faster and more convenient way to locate publicly available property information for research and property verification.