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242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Property Information

242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Property Information

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242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Address

Primary address 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Alternate address(es) 236 Longfellow Ave
242 1/2 Longfellow Ave
Zip code 90254
County Los Angeles
Municipality Hermosa Beach

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Sale date 12/18/2015
Sale price $1,575,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $20,747

Lot & Building Information for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Building sqft 1,056
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.048
Units 2
Year built 1933
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District

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Other Property Data for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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About 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254?

242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 was built in 1933 and has a total of 1,056 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,901,764, the tax amount paid for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 is $20,221.

When was 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 last sold?

242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 was last sold in 08/20/2020.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/18/2015 $1,575,000

Title Documents for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/23/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
08/11/2022 Trust Deed 09/01/2052
08/20/2020 Construction Trust Deed 08/15/2050
08/20/2020 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/20/2020 Grant Deed
03/08/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/18/2015 Trust Deed 01/01/2046
12/18/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/23/1994 Deed
04/16/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $20,221
Current property tax $20,747
Market value $1,901,764
Tax per sqft $19

Special Assessments And Penalties for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Special Assessments

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

Code Description Tax levied
16851 Hermosa Beach Light Maintenance
16893 Hermosa Beach Sewer Service Charge
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,901,764 1.0633 $20,221 +2.19%
2024-2025 $1,864,476 1.0613 $19,788 +2.16%
2023-2024 $1,827,918 1.0596 $19,369 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,792,077 1.0614 $19,021 +2.00%
2021-2022 $1,756,939 1.0614 $18,648 +0.58%

Permits for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/13/2021
08/04/2021
             
             
             
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Hermosa Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,312,500
-17.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,359
2.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy Of The Two Hearts NR Private K-12 8 0.09
Opal Robinson Elementary School 8 Public K-5 283 0.17
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 0.71
Journey Of Faith Christian School NR Private PK-K 136 0.79
Journey Of Faith Christian School NR Private PK-K 136 0.79

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy Of The Two Hearts NR Private K-12 8 0.09
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 0.71
Hermosa Valley Elementary School 9 Public 5-8 608 0.80
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.88
American Martyrs School NR Private PK-8 699 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy Of The Two Hearts NR Private K-12 8 0.09
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 0.71
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.88
Mira Costa High School 9 Public 9-12 2,497 0.91
Fusion Academy Sb: South Bay NR Private 6-12 70 1.16

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Neighbors for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Here are the neighbors for 242 Longfellow Avenue, Hermosa Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
256 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,172 08/30/2017 $2,475,000
317 31st St, Hermosa Beach 816 11/02/2023 $2,500,000
329 31st St, Hermosa Beach 864 04/23/2003
218 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,567 02/27/2025
208 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,000 04/05/2010
244 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,969 04/04/2024 $1,050,000
314 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,152 09/30/2024
243 31st St, Hermosa Beach 978 10/29/2010
310 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,104 11/02/2021
237 31st St, Hermosa Beach 951 05/04/2012
234 32nd Pl, Hermosa Beach 1,200 09/10/2003
230 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,300 11/22/2023
322 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,605 04/17/2006
234 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 984 11/28/2022
222 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 820 01/10/2023
209 31st St, Hermosa Beach 2,580 01/15/2004
252 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach 1,621 06/15/2012
221 31st St, Hermosa Beach 1,826 07/30/2021 $3,192,000
321 31st St, Hermosa Beach 1,206 01/12/2023
225 31st St, Hermosa Beach 1,604 01/19/2024

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