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459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 457 W 42nd St
Zip code 90037
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Vermont Square

Sales & Tax Overview for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 05/03/2022
Sale price $926,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,342

Lot & Building Information for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,919
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.12
Units 2
Year built 1908
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Refrigerated AC
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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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About 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1908 and has a total of 1,919 square feet.

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

Assessed at $1,009,188, the tax amount paid for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $11,983.

When was 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?

459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 08/23/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/03/2022 $926,000
01/21/2015 $455,000
04/02/2014 $159,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/23/2023 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/03/2022 Trust Deed 06/01/2052
05/03/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/23/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/01/2046
01/21/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/21/2015 Quitclaim Deed
01/21/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
06/18/2014 Modify Assignment of Lease
Modify Assignment of Rents
Modify Financing Statement
Modify Trust Deed
04/02/2014 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
04/02/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,983
Current property tax $12,342
Market value $1,009,188
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, 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 $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%

Permits for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/16/2014
06/11/2014
             
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$995,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$650
-3.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

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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

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

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

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Neighbors for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 459 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
444 W 41st St, Los Angeles 1,424 06/23/2026
468 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 3,409 01/20/2010
449 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,508 08/05/2002
4172 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 5,756
4166 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 4,400 05/12/2015 $543,000
465 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 2,640 11/14/2012 $325,000
4216 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 2,426 06/21/2023
454 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 1,571 03/18/2021 $610,000
4151 S Flower St, Los Angeles 2,998 06/01/2011 $262,500
4150 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 3,227 03/06/2018
4160 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 2,344 02/12/1998 $165,000
453 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,344 01/30/2003
448 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 1,442 06/16/2021
462 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 1,536 11/24/2010 $215,002
4162 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 15,441 01/02/2013
4226 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 16,938 03/13/2018
4230 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 3,145 01/30/1998 $100,000
4260 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 4,516 02/01/1996 $45,000
4222 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 964 11/06/2019
4272 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 838 02/08/2021

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