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844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 844 W 56th St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1909

Acreage

0.118

Sale price

$605,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
844 W 56th St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Vermont - Slauson
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,928
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1909
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
03/07/2022
Sale price
$605,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,776
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.118

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/07/2022 $605,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/01/1994 $109,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
03/17/1993 $10,971 XXXXX XXXX XXX'X XX XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/21/2023 Reconveyance XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/07/2022 Trust Deed XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
03/07/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/15/2021 Notice Default XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/15/2021 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/24/2021 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
02/10/2009 Notice XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/09/2005 Substitution Trustee XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/09/2005 Substitution Trustee XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/09/2005 Substitution Trustee XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,776
Current property tax
$8,155
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$654,869
Land value
$523,896
Building value
$130,973

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $654,869 1.1874 $7,776 +0.95%
2024-2025 $642,029 1.1997 $7,702 +2.03%
2023-2024 $629,441 1.1994 $7,550 +13.64%
2022-2023 $570,000 1.1655 $6,643 -0.83%
2021-2022 $570,000 1.1752 $6,699 +14.31%
2020-2021 $488,300 1.200129 $5,860 +11.15%
2019-2020 $449,000 1.174279 $5,273 -17.14%
2018-2019 $532,000 1.196 $6,363 +11.81%
2017-2018 $477,000 1.193 $5,691 +12.08%
2016-2017 $426,000 1.1918 $5,077 +20.67%

Special assessments & penalties for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
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 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/07/2025
03/01/2006
12/30/2003

*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
0.2, X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
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 (miles)
Nativity School NR Private K-8 323 0.12
Nativity Elementary School NR Private K-8 309 0.12
Fifty-Second Street Elementary School 3 Public K-5 619 0.35
Budlong Avenue Elementary School 2 Public K-5 659 0.45
Crete Academy 3 Charter K-6 330 0.45
ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy Charter NR Charter K-8 388 0.46
ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter School 5 Charter K-5 249 0.47
Sixty-First Street Elementary School 4 Public K-6 596 0.62
Garr Child Care and Learning I NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.66
Garr Child Care and Learning I NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nativity School NR Private K-8 323 0.12
Nativity Elementary School NR Private K-8 309 0.12
John Muir Middle School 1 Public 6-8 693 0.40
ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy Charter NR Charter K-8 388 0.46
God's Hand Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.98
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.98
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.99
Western Avenue Technology Magnet 3 Public K-8 540 1.14
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Augustus F. Hawkins High A Critical Design And Gaming 2 Public 9-12 1,179 0.37
Augustus F. Hawkins High C Responsible Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship 2 Public 9-12 232 0.37
Augustus F. Hawkins High B Community Health Advocates 1 Public 9-12 397 0.37
God's Hand Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.98
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 1.10
Westbrook High School 7 Charter 9-12 224 1.18
Testimonial Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.19
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.20
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.20

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1909.

What is the total square footage of 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,928 square feet.

When was 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 03/07/2022 for $605,000.

What is the assessed value of 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $654,869.

What are the property taxes for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 844 West 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $7,775.

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