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161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 163 E 55th St
Zip code 90011
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood South Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 07/26/2018
Sale price $448,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,426

Lot & Building Information for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,017
Total sqft 1,695
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.112
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Weed hazard Yes
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,017 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $509,740, the tax amount paid for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 is $6,052.

When was 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 last sold and what was the last sale price?

161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was last sold in 07/26/2018 for $448,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/26/2018 $448,000

Title Documents for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/23/2019 Trust Deed 10/01/2049
07/26/2018 Trust Deed 08/01/2048
07/26/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/26/2018 Affidavit
07/28/2017 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/22/2016 Trust Deed 10/01/2046
09/16/2015 Trust Deed 08/01/2045
08/11/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
10/18/2012 Trust Deed 11/01/2042
03/03/2009 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,053
Current property tax $6,426
Market value $509,740
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 161 East 55th 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
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
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

Assessment History for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 East 55th 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 $509,740 1.1874 $6,053 +0.95%
2024-2025 $499,747 1.1997 $5,995 +2.03%
2023-2024 $489,949 1.1994 $5,876 +4.97%
2022-2023 $480,343 1.1655 $5,598 +1.16%
2021-2022 $470,926 1.1752 $5,534 -1.07%

Permits for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Main Street Elementary School 3 Public K-5 712 0.15
Estrella Elementary School 3 Public K-5 482 0.18
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter 5 Charter K-6 339 0.41
Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter 4 Charter K-6 328 0.41
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter 3 Charter K-6 299 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.36
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.39
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.41
Los Angeles Academy Middle 3 Public 6-8 976 0.44
Summit Preparatory Charter School NR Charter 4-8 255 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 0.24
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 0.24
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.41
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.61
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.91

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Neighbors for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 161 East 55th Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
159 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,008 02/18/2025
219 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,800 07/30/2024
227 E 55th St, Los Angeles 560 12/22/2025 $433,000
229 E 55th St, Los Angeles 532 04/04/2025
136 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,281 11/18/2020 $665,000
132 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,197 11/26/2014 $295,000
223 E 55th St, Los Angeles 2,052 06/01/2022
128 E 54th St, Los Angeles 4,186 07/23/2024
231 E 55th St, Los Angeles 5,989
154 E 54th St, Los Angeles 608 12/10/2021 $970,000
207 E 55th St, Los Angeles 927 04/11/2014
162 E 54th St, Los Angeles 984 08/02/2021 $585,000
146 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,888 10/19/2004
126 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,232 02/18/2025
203 E 55th St, Los Angeles 2,160 09/26/2023 $655,000
215 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,410 04/18/2011
158 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,050 08/04/2015
150 E 54th St, Los Angeles 788 06/27/2022
138 E 54th St, Los Angeles 1,551 12/07/2001
211 E 55th St, Los Angeles 4,660 03/29/2024 $479,500

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