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1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 1256 W 42nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1923

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$925,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1256 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
4212 S Raymond Ave
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.
1,408
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1923
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
08/25/2021
Sale price
$925,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,127
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/25/2021 $925,000 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/31/2020 $560,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/09/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX
09/27/2021 Reconveyance XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/25/2021 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
08/25/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/31/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/31/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1256 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
$12,127
Current property tax
$12,450
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,021,271
Land value
$772,855
Building value
$248,416

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,001,247 1.1874 $11,889 +0.95%
2024-2025 $981,616 1.1997 $11,776 +2.03%
2023-2024 $962,370 1.1994 $11,543 +4.97%
2022-2023 $943,500 1.1655 $10,996 +63.81%
2021-2022 $571,200 1.1752 $6,713 +1189.40%
2020-2021 $43,381 1.200129 $521 +6.33%
2019-2020 $41,698 1.174279 $490 +0.14%
2018-2019 $40,881 1.196 $489 +2.26%
2017-2018 $40,080 1.193 $478 +2.10%
2016-2017 $39,295 1.1918 $468 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 1256 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 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/11/2025
05/02/2024
04/16/2024
08/30/2023
11/05/2020

*Most recent permits 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

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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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)
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.12
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.12
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy 5 Charter K-4 568 0.28
Normandie Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-5 569 0.31
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.47
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center NR Public K-2 75 0.53
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.59
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 0.62
Littlet Citizen Westside Acd NR Private K-5 25 0.62
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 3 Public K-5 331 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.12
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.47
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 0.62
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 0.75
KIPP Scholar Academy 6 Charter 5-8 362 0.75
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 2 Public 6-11 397 0.77
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.85
W.D.M. Islamic Learning Center/S.C.M School NR Private K-12 0 0.91
W.D.M Islamic Learning Center/S.C.M.S NR Private K-12 8 0.95
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.35
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.59
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 0.62
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 2 Public 6-11 397 0.77
W.D.M. Islamic Learning Center/S.C.M School NR Private K-12 0 0.91
W.D.M Islamic Learning Center/S.C.M.S NR Private K-12 8 0.95
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.98
Westbrook High School 7 Charter 9-12 224 1.01
Academy of Media Arts NR Charter 9-11 143 1.05
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 1.19

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Neighbors for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

4224 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4230 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4252 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4238 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4242 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 1252 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4243 S Budlong Ave, Los Angeles 4258 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4220 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4234 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 4251 S Budlong Ave, Los Angeles 4216 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 1234 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4259 S Budlong Ave, Los Angeles 4248 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles 1242 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1238 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4252 Van Buren Pl, Los Angeles 4249 S Budlong Ave, Los Angeles 1248 W 42nd St, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

90001, Los Angeles County, CA 90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90005, Los Angeles County, CA 90006, Los Angeles County, CA 90007, Los Angeles County, CA 90008, Los Angeles County, CA 90011, Los Angeles County, CA 90014, Los Angeles County, CA 90015, Los Angeles County, CA 90018, Los Angeles County, CA 90021, Los Angeles County, CA 90043, Los Angeles County, CA 90044, 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 90089, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,408 square feet.

When was 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 08/25/2021 for $925,000.

What is the assessed value of 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $1,021,271.

What are the property taxes for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 1256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $12,126.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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