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4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 - Property report

Also known as: 4738 W 159th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.103

Sale price

$144,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4738 W 159th St
Lawndale, CA 90260
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.
892
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1955
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
04/05/1996
Sale price
$144,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,945
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Residence (R-2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.103

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

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

Sales history for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/05/1996 $144,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
05/10/1995 $138,550 XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
12/30/1988 $249,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X & XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/07/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/07/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/03/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/03/2014 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
10/25/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/22/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/22/2010 Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/22/2010 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
08/28/2006 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/17/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4738 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
$3,945
Current property tax
$4,813
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$323,100
Land value
$218,403
Building value
$104,697

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $316,766 1.2209 $3,867 +1.91%
2024-2025 $310,563 1.2219 $3,795 +6.12%
2023-2024 $304,474 1.1745 $3,576 -0.14%
2022-2023 $298,505 1.1997 $3,581 +2.76%
2021-2022 $292,653 1.191 $3,485 -0.28%
2020-2021 $289,654 1.206543 $3,495 +6.42%
2019-2020 $278,408 1.179548 $3,284 +1.04%
2018-2019 $272,950 1.1907 $3,250 +5.48%
2017-2018 $267,599 1.1514 $3,081 +2.12%
2016-2017 $262,353 1.1501 $3,017 +2.83%

Special assessments & penalties for 4738 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

Permit information for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.09
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.54
Lincoln Elementary School 7 Public K-6 592 0.68
William Green Elementary School 5 Public K-5 565 0.69
Centinela Valley Adult NR Public 0 0.70
William Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 609 0.78
Madison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 471 0.87
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.89
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School 8 Public K-5 335 0.93
Billy Mitchell Elementary School 7 Public K-5 440 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.09
Jane Addams Middle School 8 Public 6-8 740 0.45
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.54
Centinela Valley Adult NR Public 0 0.70
Will Rogers Middle School 6 Public 6-8 799 0.84
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.89
Explorers In Learning Academy NR Private 6, 8, 12 0 1.09
Mychals Learning Place NR Private 0 1.13
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning NR Public K-12 44 1.28
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary School NR Private PK-8 467 1.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Bay Adult NR Public 0 0.09
Environmental Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 502 0.41
Children First Cdc Inc NR Private 28 0.54
Centinela Valley Adult NR Public 0 0.70
Centinela Valley Independent Study School 5 Public 9-12 48 0.70
R. K. Lloyde High School 2 Public 9-12 239 0.70
Lawndale High School 5 Public 9-12 1,921 0.82
T.J.'s Learning Center NR Private K-12 0 0.89
Explorers In Learning Academy NR Private 6, 8, 12 0 1.09
Mychals Learning Place NR Private 0 1.13

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Neighbors for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA

4726 W 159th St, Lawndale 4714 W 159th St, Lawndale 4734 W 159th St, Lawndale 4710 W 159th St, Lawndale 4627 W 160th St, Lawndale 4732 W 159th St, Lawndale 4730 W 159th St, Lawndale 4706 W 159th St, Lawndale 4742 W 159th St, Lawndale 4750 W 159th St, Lawndale 4631 W 160th St, Lawndale 4718 W 159th St, Lawndale 4626 W 159th St, Lawndale 4744 W 159th St, Lawndale 4630 W 159th St, Lawndale 4724 W 159th St, Lawndale 4701 W 160th St, Lawndale 4612 W 159th St, Lawndale 4618 W 159th St, Lawndale 4643 W 160th St, Lawndale

Nearby ZIP codes for 4738 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 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 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

The development at 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 has a total of 892 square feet.

When was 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 last sold and what was the sale price?

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was last sold on 04/05/1996 for $144,000.

What is the assessed value of 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 is currently assessed at $316,766.

What are the property taxes for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

The property taxes for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 total $3,867.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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