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1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 1221 1/2 W 38th St
Zip code 90037
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Exposition Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 09/30/2003
Sale price $265,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,921

Lot & Building Information for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,134
Total sqft 1,602
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.127
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1905
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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About 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1905 and has a total of 1,134 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $384,284, the tax amount paid for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $4,562.

When was 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 09/30/2003 for $265,002.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2003 $265,002
01/03/2002 $214,002
08/25/1999 $168,001
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/24/2008 Notice
06/24/2008 Substitution Trustee
12/01/2006 Trust Deed
12/01/2006 Trust Deed
12/05/2005 Trust Deed
09/30/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/03/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/25/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/02/1999 Deed
11/12/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,563
Current property tax $4,921
Market value $384,284
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1221 West 38th 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 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1221 West 38th Street, 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 $384,284 1.1874 $4,563 +0.95%
2024-2025 $376,750 1.1997 $4,520 +2.03%
2023-2024 $369,364 1.1994 $4,430 +4.97%
2022-2023 $362,122 1.1655 $4,221 +1.16%
2021-2022 $355,023 1.1752 $4,172 -1.07%

Permits for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/04/2002
07/23/1999
             
             
             
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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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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, X (See more on map)
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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)
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.29
STEM Preparatory Elementary 5 Charter K-5 325 0.48
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.50
John W. Mack Elementary School 2 Public K-5 287 0.67
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Dorothy Brown School NR Private 6-12 0 0.48
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.50
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.67
St. Cecilia Elementary School NR Private PK-8 172 0.74
Public Policy Charter NR Charter 5-8 56 0.75

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
Dorothy Brown School NR Private 6-12 0 0.48
Foshay Learning Center 6 Public K-12 1,721 0.50
Loving To Learn Enrichment Academy NR Private K-12 7 0.67
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.69

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Neighbors for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 1221 West 38th Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1100 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 5,920 11/02/2017
1208 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 1,751 05/17/2017
3789 S Budlong Ave, Los Angeles 5,942 12/17/2025
1104 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 4,752 11/02/2017
1199 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,080 01/03/2007
1198 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 900 12/05/2006
1163 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,035 12/14/2020
1201 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,255 02/02/2021
1214 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 936 12/22/2014 $339,500
1212 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 1,218 07/10/2015
1157 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,012 11/26/2003
1213 W 38th St, Los Angeles 879 12/07/2023 $795,000
1114 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 6,216 11/02/2017
1200 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 1,492 06/14/1991 $132,000
1205 W 38th St, Los Angeles 2,472 12/28/2005
1108 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 4,752 11/02/2017
1215 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,014
1209 W 38th St, Los Angeles 1,536 11/06/2023
1218 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 1,199 03/12/2013 $225,000
1202 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles 1,195 12/29/2015

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