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523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 523 W 42nd St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1904

Acreage

0.083

Sale price

$259,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
523 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Vermont Square
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,641
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1904
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
10/23/2003
Sale price
$259,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,549
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.083

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2003 $259,002 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2002 $140,001 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XX
08/29/2002 $140,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/17/2012 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/29/2007 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/08/2005 Substitution Trustee XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/23/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X
07/09/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX, XX XXXXXX, XXXXX
08/29/2002 Deed XXXXX, XX XXXXXX, XXXXX
06/25/2002 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
05/09/2001 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
02/16/2001 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX,XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 West 42nd 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,549
Current property tax
$4,781
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$383,098
Land value
$214,479
Building value
$168,619

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $375,587 1.1874 $4,460 +0.95%
2024-2025 $368,223 1.1997 $4,418 +2.03%
2023-2024 $361,004 1.1994 $4,330 +4.97%
2022-2023 $353,927 1.1655 $4,125 +1.15%
2021-2022 $346,988 1.1752 $4,078 -1.06%
2020-2021 $343,431 1.200129 $4,122 +6.33%
2019-2020 $330,097 1.174279 $3,876 +0.14%
2018-2019 $323,626 1.196 $3,871 +2.26%
2017-2018 $317,281 1.193 $3,785 +2.10%
2016-2017 $311,061 1.1918 $3,707 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 523 West 42nd 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
Permits

Permit information for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/30/2003

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.08
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.32
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.35
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.40
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.61
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center NR Public K-2 75 0.66
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.67
Dr. Theo. T. Alexander Junior, Science Center 6 Charter K-5 609 0.68
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy 5 Charter K-4 568 0.74
Fifty-Second Street Elementary School 3 Public K-5 619 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.08
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.35
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.61
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.78
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.83
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.86
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.88
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.88
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.93
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.50
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.61
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.65
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.70
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.83
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.84
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.18
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.28
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.28
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.43

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Neighbors for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

4153 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 603 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 527 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 611 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 619 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4181 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 515 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 609 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 529 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 537 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 525 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 519 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 525 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 533 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4151 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 535 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 603 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 523 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 615 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4177 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

90001, Los Angeles County, CA 90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90011, Los Angeles County, CA 90014, Los Angeles County, CA 90018, Los Angeles County, CA 90021, Los Angeles County, CA 90043, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90057, Los Angeles County, CA 90062, Los Angeles County, CA 90071, Los Angeles County, CA 90079, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1904.

What is the total square footage of 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,641 square feet.

When was 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 10/23/2003 for $259,002.

What is the assessed value of 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $375,587.

What are the property taxes for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 523 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $4,459.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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