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5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Property Information

5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 5242 W Knowlton St
5244 W Knowlton St
5246 W Knowlton St
Zip code 90045
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Westchester

Sales & Tax Overview for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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Current property tax $4,799

Lot & Building Information for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 3,669
Building class Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)
Acreage 0.149
Units 3
Year built 1952
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning district Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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About 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045?

5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 was built in 1952 and has a total of 3,669 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $357,785, the tax amount paid for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 is $4,248.

When was 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 last sold?

5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 was last sold in 03/24/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/24/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/24/2022 Trust Deed
03/24/2022 Grant Deed
11/26/2012 Affidavit Successor Trustee
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/22/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/16/2005 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,248
Current property tax $4,799
Market value $357,785
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement

Assessment History for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles, 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 $357,785 1.1874 $4,248 +0.95%
2024-2025 $350,770 1.1997 $4,208 +2.03%
2023-2024 $343,893 1.1994 $4,125 +4.97%
2022-2023 $337,151 1.1655 $3,929 +1.15%
2021-2022 $330,541 1.1752 $3,885 -1.05%

Permits for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/11/2016
             
             
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% 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)
Ladera Heights Prep Development Center NR Private PK-K 10 0.02
Ladera Heights Prep Development Center NR Private PK-K 10 0.02
St. Jerome Elementary School NR Private PK-8 110 0.33
St. Jerome Elementary School NR Private PK-8 110 0.33
The University of Children School NR Private PK-5 62 0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Jerome Elementary School NR Private PK-8 110 0.33
La Tijera K-8 Charter School Academy of Excellence 5 Charter K-8 604 0.45
Parent (Frank D.) Elementary School 3 Public K-8 356 0.54
Crozier (George W.) Middle School 3 Public 7-8 306 0.78
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle 9 Charter 6-8 195 0.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sterling West - Los Angeles Campus NR Private 6-12 13 0.96
Carousel School NR Private K-12 69 1.05
City Honors College Preparatory Charter School 8 Charter 9-12 289 1.20
Inglewood High School 3 Public 9-12 827 1.34
Corporate Preparatory Technological Entr NR Private K-12 0 1.35

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Neighbors for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 5242 Knowlton Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
6910 Kittyhawk Ave, Los Angeles 4,273 08/08/2017 $1,230,000
7007 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 19,716 07/15/2008 $4,400,000
7013 Ramsgate Ave, Los Angeles 2,030 12/13/2016 $780,000
7000 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 3,326 06/28/2013
7006 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 2,084 10/07/2009
7020 Ramsgate Pl, Los Angeles 2,500 05/16/2018 $960,000
6928 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 4,328 09/06/2013 $830,000
7026 Ramsgate Pl, Los Angeles 1,968 03/06/2020
7018 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 2,460 06/08/2017
7032 Ramsgate Pl, Los Angeles 10,041 01/13/2017
6940 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 3,326 02/27/2019
6946 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 3,326 06/28/2013
7012 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 2,460 04/21/2023
6937 Knowlton Pl, Los Angeles 9,078 05/07/2021 $3,825,000
6922 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 2,528 03/30/2022
6934 Glasgow Ave, Los Angeles 3,326 10/13/2016
6900 Kittyhawk Ave, Los Angeles 2,710 05/26/2004
7007 Ramsgate Ave, Los Angeles 1,149 03/29/2019 $910,000
7038 Ramsgate Pl, Los Angeles 14,736 08/19/2016 $4,227,000
7014 Ramsgate Pl, Los Angeles 9,823 05/07/2002 $1,295,012

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