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1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 1272 W Leighton Ave
1274 W Leighton Ave
1276 W Leighton Ave
Zip code 90037
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Exposition Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 06/10/2004
Sale price $439,004
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,482

Lot & Building Information for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,545
Total sqft 3,777
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.179
Buildings on lot 3
Units 4
Year built 1921
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1921 and has a total of 1,545 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,079,800, the tax amount paid for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $12,821.

When was 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?

1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 07/18/2017.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/10/2004 $439,004
01/08/2002 $261,270
02/05/1998 $255,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/28/2023 Financing Statement
07/18/2017 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/17/2012 Notice of Trustees Sale
03/16/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale
06/27/2007 Deed
05/29/2007 Deed
05/25/2007 Deed
05/25/2007 Deed
04/28/2006 Trust Deed
04/28/2006 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,822
Current property tax $13,482
Market value $1,079,800
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1272 Leighton Avenue, 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 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1272 Leighton Avenue, 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 $1,079,800 1.1874 $12,822 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,058,635 1.1997 $12,700 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,037,878 1.1994 $12,448 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,017,529 1.1655 $11,859 +1.15%
2021-2022 $997,579 1.1752 $11,724 +22.11%

Permits for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/29/2023
11/02/2004
11/02/2004
11/02/2004
10/29/2004
10/19/2004
08/24/2004
07/06/2004
07/06/2004
07/06/2004
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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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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 to school (mi)
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.42
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.42
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 3 Public K-5 331 0.49
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 0.57
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.42
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 0.57
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.59
KIPP Scholar Academy 6 Charter 5-8 362 0.61
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.45
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.51
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.59
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 0.72
Dorothy Brown School NR Private 6-12 0 0.79

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Neighbors for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 1272 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1279 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 6,192 04/08/2015
1255 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 2,160 06/24/2019
1250 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 3,414 10/18/2024
1217 W Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Los Angeles 2,938 11/29/2005
1264 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 1,900 02/05/1998
3958 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles 1,650 04/10/2025
3962 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles 1,482 07/14/2004
1256 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 1,643 11/14/2024 $211,000
1245 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 1,977 12/13/2018
1236 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 2,560 05/31/2024
3950 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles 2,376 02/01/2022
1251 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 1,502 09/24/2018
1226 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 2,663 10/04/2007
1219 W Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Los Angeles 3,584 06/25/2012 $459,000
3966 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles 1,484 06/26/2019
1244 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 2,848 05/03/2023
1230 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 1,916 03/14/2023
1275 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 2,504 04/08/2015
1269 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles 1,472 12/14/2017
1260 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles 4,317 03/12/2024 $3,750,000

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