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8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - Property report

Also known as: 8938 S Reading Ave

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1950

Acreage

0.155

Sale price

$190,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8942 Reading Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Alternate address(es)
8938 S Reading Ave
8942 S Reading Ave
Zip code
90045
Neighborhood
Westchester
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,280
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1950
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
05/21/1996
Sale price
$190,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,748
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.155

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/21/1996 $190,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/13/2013 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/23/2012 Subordination XXXXX XXXXX X
05/21/1996 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,748
Current property tax
$4,219
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$315,615
Land value
$142,855
Building value
$172,760

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $315,615 1.1874 $3,748 +0.95%
2024-2025 $309,427 1.1997 $3,712 +2.03%
2023-2024 $303,360 1.1994 $3,638 +4.97%
2022-2023 $297,413 1.1655 $3,466 +1.15%
2021-2022 $291,582 1.1752 $3,427 -1.05%
2020-2021 $288,594 1.200129 $3,464 +6.33%
2019-2020 $277,389 1.174279 $3,257 +0.14%
2018-2019 $271,951 1.196 $3,253 +2.26%
2017-2018 $266,620 1.193 $3,181 +2.10%
2016-2017 $261,393 1.1918 $3,115 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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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
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06111 West Vector Mosquito

Permit information for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/15/2026
06/08/2004
03/17/1999
03/17/1999
03/17/1999

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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)
Carousel - Airport Blvd NR Private K-1 6 0.57
Carousel School NR Private K-12 69 0.73
Oak Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 493 0.86
Westport Heights Elementary School 5 Public K-5 185 0.88
Open Charter Magnet School 10 Charter K-5 397 0.91
La Tijera Methodist Children's Center NR Private PK, K-6 0 1.06
La Tijera Methodist Children's Center NR Private PK, K-6 0 1.06
Inglewood Village Childcare, Inc School NR Private K-1 10 1.17
Hudnall (Claude) Elementary School 4 Public K-6 388 1.23
Felton Elementary School 5 Public K-5 361 1.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sterling West - Los Angeles Campus NR Private 6-12 13 0.59
Carousel School NR Private K-12 69 0.73
Oak Street Elementary School 5 Public K-8 493 0.86
Crozier (George W.) Middle School 3 Public 7-8 306 1.00
St. Jerome Elementary School NR Private PK-8 110 1.28
Westchester Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 279 1.32
Visitation Elementary School NR Private PK-8 269 1.33
Payne (Beulah) Elementary School 4 Public K-8 604 1.39
WISH Community 7 Charter K-8 850 1.54
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet 3 Public 6-8 403 1.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sterling West - Los Angeles Campus NR Private 6-12 13 0.59
Carousel School NR Private K-12 69 0.73
Inglewood Continuation High School 2 Public 9-12 84 1.05
Inglewood High School 3 Public 9-12 827 1.54
City Honors College Preparatory Charter School 8 Charter 9-12 289 1.54
Inglewood Career Technical Education, Adult Education, Alternative Education NR Public 0 1.60
Ballona Creek Academy NR Private 1-12 0 1.66
Corporate Preparatory Technological Entr NR Private K-12 0 1.68
New Opportunities Charter 5 Charter 9-12 348 1.71
San Pedro Academy NR Private 6-12 0 1.72

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045?

The development at 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045?

8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 has a total of 2,280 square feet.

When was 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 last sold and what was the sale price?

8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 was last sold on 05/21/1996 for $190,000.

What is the assessed value of 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045?

8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 is currently assessed at $315,615.

What are the property taxes for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045?

The property taxes for 8942 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 total $3,747.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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