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

Also known as: 979 W 42nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1994

Acreage

0.133

Sale price

$210,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
979 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
981 W 42nd St
985 W 42nd St
989 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.
2,050
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1994
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
06/28/1994
Sale price
$210,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,284
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.133

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
Yes
Ownership

Ownership information for 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/28/1994 $210,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX &
11/22/1993 $45,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/10/2025 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
04/24/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/24/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/31/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/14/2006 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/24/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/24/2006 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/08/2001 Deed XXXXXXXX, X X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX X
06/28/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
11/22/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 979 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
$4,284
Current property tax
$4,701
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$360,782
Land value
$150,906
Building value
$209,876

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $353,709 1.1874 $4,200 +0.95%
2024-2025 $346,775 1.1997 $4,160 +2.03%
2023-2024 $339,976 1.1994 $4,078 +4.97%
2022-2023 $333,311 1.1655 $3,885 +1.17%
2021-2022 $326,777 1.1752 $3,840 -1.07%
2020-2021 $323,427 1.200129 $3,882 +6.33%
2019-2020 $310,870 1.174279 $3,650 +0.14%
2018-2019 $304,776 1.196 $3,645 +2.26%
2017-2018 $298,801 1.193 $3,565 +2.10%
2016-2017 $292,943 1.1918 $3,491 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 979 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 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/19/2021

*Most recent permit 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
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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)
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.07
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.33
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy 5 Charter K-4 568 0.40
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.45
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center NR Public K-2 75 0.46
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.52
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.52
Normandie Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-5 569 0.60
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.71
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 0.07
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.45
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.52
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 1.01
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 1.01
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.02
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 1.10
KIPP Scholar Academy 6 Charter 5-8 362 1.12
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 0.11
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.43
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 1.01
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.02
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 1.07
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 1.11
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 2 Public 6-11 397 1.14
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 1.16
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 1.20
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.25

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Neighbors for 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

4182 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 920 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 970 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 974 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4200 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 967 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 951 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 961 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4151 Menlo Ave, Los Angeles 908 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 958 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 981 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles 904 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 4206 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 924 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles 955 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 950 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 966 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4224 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 916 W 41st Dr, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 979 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 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1994.

What is the total square footage of 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 2,050 square feet.

When was 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 06/28/1994 for $210,000.

What is the assessed value of 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $353,709.

What are the property taxes for 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 979 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $4,199.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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