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1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 Property Information

1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach
Alternate address(es) 1300 W Cowles St
Zip code 90813
County Los Angeles
Municipality Long Beach
Neighborhood Westside Long Beach

Sales & Tax Overview for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

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Sale date 02/11/2011
Sale price $1,000,010
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,153

Lot & Building Information for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

Building class Parking Lot (Industrial Use) (3800)
Acreage 0.562 i
Year last altered
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Zoning district General Industrial (IG)
Weed hazard No
School district Long Beach Unified School District

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About 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

What is the assessed value of 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $462,595, the tax amount paid for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 is $5,870.

When was 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 was last sold in 02/11/2011 for $1,000,010.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/11/2011 $1,000,010

Title Documents for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/06/2011 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
02/18/2011 Agreement
02/11/2011 Subordination
02/11/2011 Request Notice Default
02/11/2011 Assignment Trust Deed
02/11/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
02/11/2011 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
02/11/2011 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
02/11/2011 Assignment of Rents
02/11/2011 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,871
Current property tax $7,153
Market value $462,595

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06203 County Sanitation District #3
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
31026 Mwd Water Standby Charge #8
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Assessment History for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $462,595 1.2691 $5,871 +4.38%
2024-2025 $453,525 1.2402 $5,625 +1.66%
2023-2024 $444,633 1.2443 $5,533 +6.73%
2022-2023 $435,916 1.1891 $5,183 +1.84%
2021-2022 $427,369 1.1911 $5,090 +0.24%

Permits for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/18/2011
             
             
             
             
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Long Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$790,000
-0.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$649
2.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edison Elementary School 4 Public K-5 426 0.83
Garfield Elementary School 5 Public K-5 573 0.96
First Baptist Church School NR Private K-12 135 1.04
Beach K-12 Independent Study 1 Public K-12 0 1.06
St. Lucy School NR Private K-8 166 1.11

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Regency High School NR Private 8-12 42 0.67
Washington Middle School 4 Public 6-8 941 0.83
First Baptist Church School NR Private K-12 135 1.04
Beach K-12 Independent Study 1 Public K-12 0 1.06
St. Lucy School NR Private K-8 166 1.11

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Regency High School NR Private 8-12 42 0.67
Cabrillo High School 4 Public 9-12 1,786 0.77
Educational Partnership High School 2 Public 9-12 1,071 0.91
First Baptist Church School NR Private K-12 135 1.04
Beach K-12 Independent Study 1 Public K-12 0 1.06

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Neighbors for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach

Here are the neighbors for 1242 West Cowles Street, Long Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1936 W Anaheim St, Long Beach
Parcel 7432024024 (No address), San Pedro 12/22/2008 $181,001
1004 N Harbor Ave, Long Beach 09/21/2001
1639 W Gaylord St, Long Beach 12/20/2012 $2,500,000
1452 W 14th St, Long Beach 2,318 03/20/2019
1501 W 17th St, Long Beach 05/09/2022
1395 W 15th St, Long Beach 02/19/2020
Parcel 7432023007 (No address), Long Beach 12/31/2024 $3,000,000
1350 W 12th St S, Long Beach
1329 W Anaheim St, Long Beach 01/20/2026
1654 W Cowles St, Long Beach 07/29/2024
1220 W 15th St, Long Beach 09/21/2007
1368 W Anaheim St, Long Beach 9,666 03/25/2016
2130 W Anaheim St, Long Beach
1320 W 14th St, Long Beach 12/02/1999
Parcel 7432012005 (No address), Long Beach 06/23/2023
1600 W 14th St, Long Beach 08/17/2021
1619 W 15th St, Long Beach 09/14/2023 $3,274,500
1770 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 529 10/13/2017

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