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5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 - Property report

Also known as: 5520 Smiley Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$306,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5520 Smiley Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Alternate address(es)
5522 Smiley Dr
Zip code
90016
Neighborhood
West Adams
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,261
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1926
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
04/20/2021
Sale price
$306,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,957
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.11

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/20/2021 $306,500 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXX X; XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX
01/30/1997 $124,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/19/1996 $116,096 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/20/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/20/2021 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/06/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/02/2004 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/30/1997 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX X
09/19/1996 Deed XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/28/1995 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X
02/13/1995 Deed XXXX XXXX XX, XXX XXXX XXX XXXX
10/19/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/13/1991 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5520 Smiley Drive, 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
$3,957
Current property tax
$4,249
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$333,284
Land value
$257,882
Building value
$75,402

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $326,750 1.1874 $3,880 +0.95%
2024-2025 $320,344 1.1997 $3,843 +2.03%
2023-2024 $314,063 1.1994 $3,767 +4.97%
2022-2023 $307,906 1.1655 $3,589 +1.15%
2021-2022 $301,870 1.1752 $3,548 -1.05%
2020-2021 $298,775 1.200129 $3,586 +6.33%
2019-2020 $287,175 1.174279 $3,372 +0.14%
2018-2019 $281,546 1.196 $3,367 +2.26%
2017-2018 $276,026 1.193 $3,293 +2.10%
2016-2017 $270,615 1.1918 $3,225 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5520 Smiley Drive, 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 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
11/21/2011

*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
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Life Community Service Center NR Private PK-K 18 0.38
Life Community Service Center NR Private PK-K 18 0.38
Marvin Elementary School 7 Public K-5 550 0.42
New Los Angeles Elementary School 5 Charter K-5 193 0.44
Alpha Pre & Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.47
Alpha Pre & Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.47
Baldwin Hills Elementary School 6 Public K-5 395 0.50
Cienega Elementary School 4 Public K-5 420 0.66
Kids Preparatory Academy, Inc. NR Private K-6 65 0.69
Stella Elementary Charter Academy 4 Charter K-4 248 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The City NR Charter 6-8 150 0.63
New Los Angeles Charter School 6 Charter 6-8 329 0.86
The Willows Community School NR Private K-8 473 1.04
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies 9 Public 6-12 1,388 1.07
Turning Point School NR Private PK-8 326 1.16
Park Century School NR Private 1-8 113 1.33
Park Century School NR Private 2-8 106 1.33
Stella Middle Charter Academy 6 Charter 5-8 479 1.45
Cheder Menachem School NR Private K-8 357 1.46
ISANA Nascent Academy 4 Charter K-8 524 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy of Science and Engineering NR Private 10-12 0 0.63
Little Lamb-Lamb of God Christian School NR Private 10-12 3 0.86
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies 9 Public 6-12 1,388 1.07
View Park Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 29 1.08
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 802 1.14
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,259 1.58
Cheviot Hills Continuation School 3 Public 9-12 60 1.61
Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok NR Private 9-12 68 1.63
Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok NR Private 9-12 73 1.63
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles NR Private PK-12 805 1.80

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Neighbors for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA

5554 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5551 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 5526 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5550 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5506 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5542 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5514 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5601 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 5530 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5532 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5555 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 2759 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles 5607 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 5538 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5518 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles 5559 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 5547 Blackwelder St, Los Angeles 2755 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles 2751 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles 5510 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA

90004, Los Angeles County, CA 90005, Los Angeles County, CA 90008, Los Angeles County, CA 90010, Los Angeles County, CA 90018, Los Angeles County, CA 90019, Los Angeles County, CA 90020, Los Angeles County, CA 90034, Los Angeles County, CA 90035, Los Angeles County, CA 90036, Los Angeles County, CA 90043, Los Angeles County, CA 90048, Los Angeles County, CA 90056, Los Angeles County, CA 90062, Los Angeles County, CA 90211, Los Angeles County, CA 90232, Los Angeles County, CA 90302, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016?

The development at 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016?

5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 has a total of 1,261 square feet.

When was 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 last sold and what was the sale price?

5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 was last sold on 04/20/2021 for $306,500.

What is the assessed value of 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016?

5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 is currently assessed at $333,284.

What are the property taxes for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016?

The property taxes for 5520 Smiley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016 total $3,957.

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