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

Also known as: 457 W 42nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$926,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
459 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
457 W 42nd St
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.
1,919
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1908
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Refrigerated AC
Sales
Sale date
05/03/2022
Sale price
$926,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,223
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/03/2022 $926,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/21/2015 $455,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2014 $159,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/23/2023 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/03/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/03/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/23/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
01/21/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/21/2015 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/21/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/18/2014 Modify Assignment of Lease
Modify Assignment of Rents
Modify Financing Statement
Modify Trust Deed
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2014 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX
04/02/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 459 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
$12,223
Current property tax
$12,582
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,029,371
Land value
$848,966
Building value
$180,405

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,009,188 1.1874 $11,983 +0.95%
2024-2025 $989,400 1.1997 $11,870 +2.72%
2023-2024 $963,410 1.1994 $11,555 +88.63%
2022-2023 $525,600 1.1655 $6,126 +1.15%
2021-2022 $515,295 1.1752 $6,056 -1.06%
2020-2021 $510,013 1.200129 $6,121 +6.33%
2019-2020 $490,210 1.174279 $5,756 +0.14%
2018-2019 $480,599 1.196 $5,748 +2.26%
2017-2018 $471,176 1.193 $5,621 +2.10%
2016-2017 $461,938 1.1918 $5,506 +184.80%

Special assessments & penalties for 459 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

Permit information for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/16/2014
06/11/2014

*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
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

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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 (miles)
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.09
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.28
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.45
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.49
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.51
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.57
Dr. Theo. T. Alexander Junior, Science Center 6 Charter K-5 609 0.66
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center NR Public K-2 75 0.75
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.78
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.09
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.45
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.51
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.71
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.78
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.79
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.82
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.84
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 1.03
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.51
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.59
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.64
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.71
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.76
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.79
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.15
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.24
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.24
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.44

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,919 square feet.

When was 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 05/03/2022 for $926,000.

What is the assessed value of 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $1,029,371.

What are the property taxes for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $12,222.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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