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545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Property Information

545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades
Alternate address(es) 545 N Swarthmore Ave
Zip code 90272
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Pacific Palisades

Sales & Tax Overview for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Sale date 12/03/2025
Sale price $1,650,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $26,170

Lot & Building Information for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Building sqft 1,699
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.115
Units 1
Year built 1928
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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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 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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About 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272?

545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 was built in 1928 and has a total of 1,699 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,194,662, the tax amount paid for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 is $26,059.

When was 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 last sold and what was the last sale price?

545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 was last sold in 12/03/2025 for $1,650,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/03/2025 $1,650,000
11/26/2024 $3,495,000
09/11/2018 $2,600,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/19/2025 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/03/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
11/26/2024 Assignment of Rents
11/26/2024 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
11/26/2024 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
09/11/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/11/2017 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/14/2016 Trust Deed
07/31/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2042
11/22/2011 Trust Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $26,059
Current property tax $26,170
Market value $2,194,662
Tax per sqft $15

Special Assessments And Penalties for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Assessment History for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, 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 $2,194,662 1.1874 $26,059 -25.11%
2024-2025 $2,900,343 1.1997 $34,795 +2.03%
2023-2024 $2,843,475 1.1994 $34,105 +4.97%
2022-2023 $2,787,722 1.1655 $32,491 +1.16%
2021-2022 $2,733,061 1.1752 $32,119 -1.06%

Permits for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/20/2018
10/10/2018
09/21/2018
09/21/2018
05/01/2008
08/02/2002
05/12/1998
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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)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 0.12
Palisades Charter Elementary School 9 Charter K-5 428 0.44
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 1.05
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles NR Private K-2 45 1.13
Palisades Montessori Center NR Private K-3 8 1.13

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 0.12
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 2.06
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 2.23
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 2.26
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 2.31

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 0.12
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 0.56
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 2.03
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 2.56
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 2.66

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Neighbors for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Here are the neighbors for 545 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
533 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 04/09/2026 $1,650,000
561 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 2,589 04/21/2025
541 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,201 05/18/2017 $1,850,000
508 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 2,635 06/06/2016
529 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,766 11/29/2005
565 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,118 12/13/2024 $2,200,000
575 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,278 11/27/2024
537 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 4,056 07/19/2019
500 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 3,396 08/23/2001
553 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,656 09/19/2019
580 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 1,534 01/22/1992 $650,000
501 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 6,506 03/22/2023 $9,500,000
514 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 6,572 03/28/2025 $3,100,000
549 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,286 01/08/2026 $1,725,000
569 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,851 11/20/2008 $2,435,000
568 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 2,106 09/01/2011
511 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 2,558 01/06/2011
521 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,146 06/08/2011
557 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,617 02/02/2022
576 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 1,882 03/13/2026 $2,600,000

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