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

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

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Current property tax $3,663

Lot & Building Information for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 4,292
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.133
Units 4
Year built 1916
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1916 and has a total of 4,292 square feet.

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

Assessed at $259,141, the tax amount paid for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $3,077.

When was 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?

971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 02/16/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/16/2022 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/16/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2042
07/31/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2042
               
               
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Property Taxes for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,077
Current property tax $3,663
Market value $259,141
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/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 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/31/2017
03/28/2017
03/22/2007
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

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Neighbors for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 971 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
920 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 3,944 02/15/2019 $875,000
4182 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 1,200 02/17/2023 $1,250,000
951 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 5,704 01/16/2014
967 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4,662
922 W 41st St, Los Angeles 6,960 04/06/2020
961 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 3,680 02/05/2021 $1,050,000
4100 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 28,732 12/30/2016 $4,528,000
901 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 4,998 11/10/2014
4151 Menlo Ave, Los Angeles 4,050 08/17/2018
918 W 41st St, Los Angeles 2,444 07/07/2025 $710,000
904 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 3,430 01/16/2020 $715,000
4154 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 3,250 12/28/1998 $147,366
4168 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 3,720 03/01/2022
4162 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 6,650 12/19/2005
955 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4,072 12/12/2023 $1,000,000
924 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 1,832 04/03/2013 $255,500
916 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 3,888 03/27/2019
928 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 11,281 07/09/2002
914 W 41st St, Los Angeles 2,724 07/01/2021
910 W 41st St, Los Angeles 9,540 04/09/2002

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