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985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Property Information

985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 985 S Amherst Ave
Zip code 90049
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Brentwood

Sales & Tax Overview for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 07/29/2016
Sale price $3,845,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $55,293

Lot & Building Information for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 4,880
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103)
Acreage 0.189
Units 1
Year built 2014
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049?

985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 was built in 2014 and has a total of 4,880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,610,383, the tax amount paid for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 is $54,743.

When was 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 last sold and what was the last sale price?

985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 was last sold in 07/29/2016 for $3,845,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2016 $3,845,000
09/06/2013 $1,700,000
12/31/2012 $1,552,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/13/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/01/2047
07/29/2016 Trust Deed 08/01/2046
07/29/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/06/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/06/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
01/04/2013 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/31/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/31/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $54,744
Current property tax $55,293
Market value $4,610,383
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 985 Amherst Avenue, 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 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 985 Amherst Avenue, 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 $4,610,383 1.1874 $54,744 +0.95%
2024-2025 $4,519,988 1.1997 $54,226 +2.03%
2023-2024 $4,431,361 1.1994 $53,150 +4.97%
2022-2023 $4,344,473 1.1655 $50,635 +1.16%
2021-2022 $4,259,288 1.1752 $50,055 -1.06%

Permits for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/21/2016
02/27/2014
12/17/2013
11/05/2013
11/04/2013
10/15/2013
09/24/2013
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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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Seismic gas shut off valve installed
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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)
Brentwood Science School 6 Public K-5 249 0.37
Brockton Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 214 0.47
Southern California Montessori School NR Private PK-K 44 0.57
Southern California Montessori School NR Private PK-K 44 0.57
St Sebastian School NR Private PK-8 158 0.90

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 0.25
St Sebastian School NR Private PK-8 158 0.90
New Roads School NR Private K-12 510 1.12
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.12
New Roads School NR Private K-12 652 1.13

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 0.25
University Senior High School Charter 6 Charter 9-12 1,338 0.59
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 53 0.73
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 0.75
New Roads School NR Private K-12 510 1.12

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Neighbors for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12238 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 2,794 12/19/2000 $778,007
12250 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 1,442 01/14/2021 $1,900,000
12256 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 3,332 04/17/2015 $2,750,000
1005 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,100
1029 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 840 08/07/2003
1101 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,646 06/10/2022
1009 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 3,307 02/03/2012
1109 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 3,586 05/14/2018
12240 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 960 12/28/2017 $1,735,000
12246 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 3,788 08/03/2023
1019 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,056 04/15/2014
961 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 3,114 01/24/2003 $1,030,010
1001 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 3,876 11/09/2017
1105 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,635 12/28/2021 $1,950,000
12254 Darlington Ave, Los Angeles 2,903 04/01/2004
981 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 4,512 05/31/2019 $4,975,000
975 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,724 10/28/1999 $771,007
971 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 5,617 03/23/2015
1015 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,925 10/14/2020 $2,279,000
1025 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles 1,705 11/10/2020

Nearby ZIP Codes for 985 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles

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