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5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 Property Information

5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood
Zip code 90713
County Los Angeles
Municipality Lakewood
Neighborhood Lakewood Manor & Estates

Sales & Tax Overview for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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Sale date 09/16/1998
Sale price $199,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,139

Lot & Building Information for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

Building sqft 1,176
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.126
Units 1
Year built 1954
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single Family (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Bellflower Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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About 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713?

5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,176 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $318,185, the tax amount paid for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 is $3,555.

When was 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 last sold?

5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 was last sold in 08/22/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/16/1998 $199,000
04/22/1998 $159,155
04/06/1994 $178,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/08/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
10/31/2054
09/18/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
10/01/2054
08/22/2023 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/18/2018 Notice of Trustees Sale
06/11/2018 Notice Default
11/28/2017 Notice
06/19/2015 Notice of Trustees Sale
05/30/2014 Notice of Trustees Sale
05/08/2014 Substitution Trustee
09/17/2013 Cancellation Trustees Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,555
Current property tax $4,139
Market value $318,185
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00311 County Library Services
06203 County Sanitation District #3
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District

Assessment History for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood, 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 $318,185 1.1173 $3,555 +1.69%
2024-2025 $311,947 1.1207 $3,496 +4.53%
2023-2024 $305,831 1.0936 $3,345 +1.82%
2022-2023 $299,835 1.0955 $3,285 +2.01%
2021-2022 $293,957 1.0954 $3,220 +0.92%

Permits for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/08/2022
07/01/2022
06/16/2022
03/29/2022
10/05/2017
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Lakewood residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$865,000
2.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$628
0.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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 to school (mi)
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School 6 Public K-6 557 0.66
Gompers Elementary School 4 Public K-5 342 0.75
Cleveland Elementary School 9 Public K-5 452 0.88
St. Timothy Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.05
St. Timothy Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-3 0 1.05

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mayfair High School 5 Public 7-12 2,578 0.66
Valley Christian Middle School NR Private 7-8 183 0.86
Kaicyna Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.13
Valley Christian School System NR Private PK-12 1,159 1.14
Valley Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 1,161 1.14

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Saint Joseph High School NR Private 9-12 523 0.58
Mayfair High School 5 Public 7-12 2,578 0.66
Valley Christian High School NR Private 9-12 581 1.04
Valley Christian High School NR Private 9-12 462 1.04
Kaicyna Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.13

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Neighbors for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood

Here are the neighbors for 5438 Carfax Avenue, Lakewood.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
6322 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,816
6332 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,906 03/19/2020
6344 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,704 08/29/2008 $350,000
6312 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,192 06/04/2024
6313 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,192 07/26/2016
5444 Carfax Ave, Lakewood 1,176 07/06/2012 $405,000
6328 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,192 11/24/2015 $525,000
6338 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,176 10/06/2006
6339 Candor St, Lakewood 1,108 08/06/2019 $600,000
5434 Carfax Ave, Lakewood 1,419 12/28/2022 $819,000
6344 Wolfe St, Lakewood 1,192 09/07/2016
6318 Bigelow St, Lakewood 1,616 12/08/2020 $737,000
6333 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,869 09/05/2017
6339 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,176
6319 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,288 09/25/2003
6345 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,192 06/30/1998 $177,000
6345 Candor St, Lakewood 2,160 08/02/2023 $955,000
5428 Carfax Ave, Lakewood 1,192 01/10/2001 $234,002
6323 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,462 08/27/2021 $808,000
6327 Michelson St, Lakewood 1,737 09/01/1993 $190,000

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