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1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 1187 W 38th St

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.143

Sale price

$361,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1187 W 38th St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
1189 W 38th St
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Exposition Park
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
560
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1924
Last altered
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/01/2016
Sale price
$361,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,735
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.143

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/01/2016 $361,000 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/21/2002 $597,505 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/01/2016 Grant Deed
(Less liens - Reappraisal transfer - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/03/2014 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - 3 parcels in multiple sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/21/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 3 parcels in multiple sale)
XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
03/27/2002 Deed XXXX, X XXXX, XXXXXX
02/13/2002 Deed XXXXX, X XXXX, XXXXXX
02/13/2002 Deed XXXXX, X X XXXX, XXXXXX
02/13/2002 Deed XXXXX, X X XXXX, XXXXXX
01/14/2000 Deed
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
XXXX, X XXXX, XXXXXX
01/14/2000 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX, X XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1187 West 38th 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
$5,735
Current property tax
$6,167
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$482,982
Land value
$289,789
Building value
$193,193

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $473,512 1.1874 $5,622 +0.95%
2024-2025 $464,229 1.1997 $5,569 +2.03%
2023-2024 $455,127 1.1994 $5,459 +4.97%
2022-2023 $446,204 1.1655 $5,201 +1.16%
2021-2022 $437,456 1.1752 $5,141 -1.06%
2020-2021 $432,970 1.200129 $5,196 +6.33%
2019-2020 $416,160 1.174279 $4,887 +0.14%
2018-2019 $408,000 1.196 $4,880 +2.26%
2017-2018 $400,000 1.193 $4,772 +83.35%
2016-2017 $218,377 1.1918 $2,603 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 1187 West 38th 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 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/17/2016

*Most recent permit 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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.28
STEM Preparatory Elementary 5 Charter K-5 325 0.49
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.55
John W. Mack Elementary School 2 Public K-5 287 0.65
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.72
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 3 Public K-5 331 0.73
Just Beginning, Inc. NR Private K-6 69 0.75
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.75
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.75
Dr. Theo. T. Alexander Junior, Science Center 6 Charter K-5 609 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dorothy Brown School NR Private 6-12 0 0.50
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.55
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.72
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.75
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.80
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 0.80
KIPP Scholar Academy 6 Charter 5-8 362 0.87
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 0.94
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 1.02
St. Agnes Parish School NR Private K-8 222 1.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.40
Dorothy Brown School NR Private 6-12 0 0.50
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.55
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.67
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.72
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 0.94
Little Citizens Westside Academy NR Private 3-12 80 1.05
Academy of Media Arts NR Charter 9-11 143 1.14
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 1.24
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 2 Public 6-11 397 1.33

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 560 square feet.

When was 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 07/01/2016 for $361,000.

What is the assessed value of 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $482,982.

What are the property taxes for 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 1187 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $5,734.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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