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4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 - Property report

Also known as: 4142 W 159th St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.132

Sale price

$545,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4142 W 159th St
Lawndale, CA 90260
Alternate address(es)
4142 159th St
Zip code
90260
Neighborhood
South Lawndale
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Lawndale

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,680
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1940
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
03/04/2013
Sale price
$545,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,525
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Residence (R-2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.132

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Centinela Valley Union High School District
Lawndale Elementary School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/04/2013 $545,000 XXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/30/2012 $409,000 XXX XXX XXXX; XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX
07/11/2007 $649,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXX; XXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/28/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/15/2013 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/04/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
11/13/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/30/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX
07/30/2012 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX
12/13/2011 Trustees Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX
09/02/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
07/11/2007 Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/28/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,525
Current property tax
$9,653
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$698,229
Land value
$384,347
Building value
$313,882

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $684,539 1.2209 $8,358 +1.92%
2024-2025 $671,118 1.2219 $8,200 +6.12%
2023-2024 $657,960 1.1745 $7,728 -0.14%
2022-2023 $645,060 1.1997 $7,739 +2.75%
2021-2022 $632,413 1.191 $7,532 -0.27%
2020-2021 $625,930 1.206543 $7,552 +6.42%
2019-2020 $601,626 1.179548 $7,096 +1.04%
2018-2019 $589,830 1.1907 $7,023 +5.48%
2017-2018 $578,265 1.1514 $6,658 +2.12%
2016-2017 $566,927 1.1501 $6,520 +2.83%

Special assessments & penalties for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

Code Description Tax levied
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
06205 County Sanitation District #5
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
72560 Local Classrooms Funding Auth
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
37581 West Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
William Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 609 0.33
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.47
Mark Twain Elementary School 8 Public K-5 595 0.61
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary School NR Private PK-8 467 0.73
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary School NR Private PK-8 467 0.73
William Green Elementary School 5 Public K-5 565 0.76
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.83
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.85
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School 6 Public K-5 472 0.97
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School 8 Public K-5 335 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Will Rogers Middle School 6 Public 6-8 799 0.30
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.47
Jane Addams Middle School 8 Public 6-8 740 0.68
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary School NR Private PK-8 467 0.73
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.83
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.85
Carson School NR Public 368 1.12
New Journey Christian School NR Private K-12 0 1.20
Centinela Valley Adult NR Public 0 1.22
Ascension Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 155 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.47
Environmental Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 502 0.51
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.83
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.85
Leuzinger High School 5 Public 9-12 1,896 1.05
Carson School NR Public 368 1.12
New Journey Christian School NR Private K-12 0 1.20
Centinela Valley Adult NR Public 0 1.22
Centinela Valley Independent Study School 5 Public 9-12 48 1.23
R. K. Lloyde High School 2 Public 9-12 239 1.23

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Neighbors for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

4128 W 159th St, Lawndale 4156 W 159th St, Lawndale 4174 W 159th St, Lawndale 4132 W 159th St, Lawndale 15911 Osage Ave, Lawndale 4160 W 159th St, Lawndale 4173 W 159th St, Lawndale 4120 W 159th St, Lawndale 4116 W 159th St, Lawndale 4146 W 159th St, Lawndale 4162 W 159th St, Lawndale 4166 W 159th St, Lawndale 4170 W 159th St, Lawndale 4102 W 159th St, Lawndale 15824 Freeman Ave, Lawndale 4136 W 159th St, Lawndale 4124 W 159th St, Lawndale 4112 W 159th St, Lawndale 4150 W 159th St, Lawndale 4108 W 159th St, Lawndale

Nearby ZIP codes for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

90045, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90245, Los Angeles County, CA 90250, Los Angeles County, CA 90254, Los Angeles County, CA 90277, Los Angeles County, CA 90301, Los Angeles County, CA 90303, Los Angeles County, CA 90304, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90503, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

The development at 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 has a total of 1,680 square feet.

When was 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 last sold and what was the sale price?

4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was last sold on 03/04/2013 for $545,000.

What is the assessed value of 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 is currently assessed at $684,539.

What are the property taxes for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

The property taxes for 4142 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 total $8,357.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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