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501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Property Information

501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades
Alternate address(es) 501 N Swarthmore Ave
Zip code 90272
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Pacific Palisades

Sales & Tax Overview for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Sale date 03/22/2023
Sale price $9,500,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $62,449

Lot & Building Information for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Building sqft 6,506
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103)
Acreage 0.188
Units 1
Year built 1949
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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About 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272?

501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 was built in 1949 and has a total of 6,506 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $5,242,367, the tax amount paid for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 is $62,247.

When was 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 last sold and what was the last sale price?

501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 was last sold in 03/22/2023 for $9,500,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2023 $9,500,000
02/09/2018 $3,000,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/22/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/01/2053
03/22/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/28/2019 Trust Deed
05/11/2018 Trust Deed 06/01/2048
02/09/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/09/2018 Affidavit
08/22/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
05/15/2003 Deed
10/11/1996 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $62,248
Current property tax $62,449
Market value $5,242,367
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 501 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 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $5,242,367 1.1874 $62,248 -47.50%
2024-2025 $9,883,800 1.1997 $118,576 +119.86%
2023-2024 $4,496,691 1.1994 $53,933 +4.97%
2022-2023 $4,408,522 1.1655 $51,381 +35.92%
2021-2022 $3,216,605 1.1752 $37,802 -1.06%

Permits for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
05/10/2021
01/06/2021
12/09/2020
10/29/2019
10/28/2019
10/24/2019
10/24/2019
10/24/2019
02/02/2012
11/07/2011
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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 0.19
Palisades Charter Elementary School 9 Charter K-5 428 0.52
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 1.03
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles NR Private K-2 45 1.15
Palisades Montessori Center NR Private K-3 8 1.16

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 0.19
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 2.03
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 2.22
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 2.28
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 2.30

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 0.19
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 0.63
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 2.00
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 2.55
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 2.66

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Neighbors for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Here are the neighbors for 501 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
533 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 04/09/2026 $1,650,000
526 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,865 08/21/2023 $3,975,000
534 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 6,918 10/22/2010 $2,500,025
561 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 2,589 04/21/2025
508 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 2,635 06/06/2016
529 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,766 11/29/2005
541 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,201 05/18/2017 $1,850,000
565 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,118 12/13/2024 $2,200,000
500 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 3,396 08/23/2001
537 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 4,056 07/19/2019
553 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,656 09/19/2019
514 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades 6,572 03/28/2025 $3,100,000
520 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 4,366 02/10/2014
544 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,380 11/14/2011 $2,865,000
545 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,699 12/03/2025 $1,650,000
549 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,286 01/08/2026 $1,725,000
511 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 2,558 01/06/2011
521 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 3,146 06/08/2011
530 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 2,236 06/17/2009
557 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades 1,617 02/02/2022

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