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4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 Property Information

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale
Zip code 90260
County Los Angeles
Municipality Lawndale
Neighborhood South Lawndale

Sales & Tax Overview for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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Sale date 04/05/1996
Sale price $144,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,655

Lot & Building Information for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

Building sqft 892
Total sqft 1,348
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.103
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Two-Family Residence (R-2)
Weed hazard No
School district Lawndale Elementary School District

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Other Property Data for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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About 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260?

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was built in 1955 and has a total of 892 square feet.

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

Assessed at $316,766, the tax amount paid for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 is $3,867.

When was 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 last sold?

4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 was last sold in 02/03/2014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/05/1996 $144,000
05/10/1995 $138,550
12/30/1988 $249,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/07/2016 Trust Deed 11/01/2036
02/07/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
02/03/2014 Trust Deed 02/01/2044
02/03/2014 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/25/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/22/2010 Trust Deed
10/22/2010 Deed
10/22/2010 Deed
08/28/2006 Deed
08/17/2006 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,867
Current property tax $4,655
Market value $316,766
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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
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

Assessment History for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

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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)
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

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

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

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Neighbors for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale

Here are the neighbors for 4738 West 159th Street, Lawndale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4726 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,320 07/14/2021
4714 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,054 03/24/2022 $765,000
4734 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,932
4710 W 159th St, Lawndale 2,021 09/01/2020
4627 W 160th St, Lawndale 725 08/03/2011
4732 W 159th St, Lawndale 960 07/05/2017
4730 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,153 07/14/2021
4706 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,148 04/22/2016
4742 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,338 08/10/2005
4750 W 159th St, Lawndale 868 06/21/2021 $599,000
4631 W 160th St, Lawndale 725 01/21/2022
4718 W 159th St, Lawndale 962 03/16/2021
4626 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,015 06/05/2023
4744 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,426 12/08/2021
4630 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,144
4724 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,092 01/03/1996 $124,000
4701 W 160th St, Lawndale 1,128 04/06/2023
4612 W 159th St, Lawndale 1,333 03/11/2019
4618 W 159th St, Lawndale 950 04/19/2013 $495,000
4643 W 160th St, Lawndale 725 03/31/2021

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