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

Also known as: 971 W 42nd St

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1916

Acreage

0.133

General Information

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Address
Primary address
971 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
973 W 42nd St
975 W 42nd St
977 W 42nd St
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Vermont Square
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
4,292
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1916
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,139
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.133

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/16/2022 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/16/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/31/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 971 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
$3,139
Current property tax
$3,724
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$264,323
Land value
$136,391
Building value
$127,932

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $259,141 1.1874 $3,077 +0.95%
2024-2025 $254,061 1.1997 $3,048 +2.03%
2023-2024 $249,080 1.1994 $2,987 +4.97%
2022-2023 $244,197 1.1655 $2,846 +1.14%
2021-2022 $239,410 1.1752 $2,814 -1.05%
2020-2021 $236,956 1.200129 $2,844 +6.33%
2019-2020 $227,757 1.174279 $2,675 +0.14%
2018-2019 $223,292 1.196 $2,671 +2.26%
2017-2018 $218,914 1.193 $2,612 +2.10%
2016-2017 $214,623 1.1918 $2,558 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 971 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 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
03/31/2017
03/28/2017
03/22/2007

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.06
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.33
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy 5 Charter K-4 568 0.41
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.44
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center NR Public K-2 75 0.46
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.53
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.53
Normandie Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-5 569 0.60
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.70
ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter School 5 Charter K-5 249 0.71
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.06
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.44
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.53
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 1.00
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 1.01
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.03
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 1.11
KIPP Scholar Academy 6 Charter 5-8 362 1.13
Nativity School NR Private K-8 323 1.14
Nativity Elementary School NR Private K-8 309 1.14
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.12
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.44
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 1.00
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.03
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 1.06
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 1.11
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 2 Public 6-11 397 1.15
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 1.16
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 1.21
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.24

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 4,292 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $259,141.

What are the property taxes for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $3,077.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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