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229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles
Zip code 90037
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood South Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 08/02/1999
Sale price $186,001
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,888

Lot & Building Information for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,501
Total sqft 2,230
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.125
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1908
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
75 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
66 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
75 /100. Very Bikeable

Zoning district Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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About 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1908 and has a total of 1,501 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $375,744, the tax amount paid for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $4,461.

When was 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?

229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 05/19/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/1999 $186,001
01/29/1997 $74,700
12/08/1989 $19,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


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Title Documents for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/18/2018 Assignment Trust Deed
05/19/2016 Quit Claim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/13/2006 Trust Deed
07/11/2005 Deed
08/02/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/29/1997 Deed
12/08/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,462
Current property tax $4,888
Market value $375,744
Tax per sqft $2

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or 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
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Assessment History for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 229 West 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 $375,744 1.1874 $4,462 +0.95%
2024-2025 $368,398 1.1997 $4,420 +2.03%
2023-2024 $361,176 1.1994 $4,332 +4.97%
2022-2023 $354,095 1.1655 $4,127 +1.15%
2021-2022 $347,153 1.1752 $4,080 -1.06%
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Permits for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/24/1999
11/05/1997
             
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$995,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$650
-3.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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 (miles)
Estrella Elementary School 3 Public K-5 482 0.27
Main Street Elementary School 3 Public K-5 712 0.27
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter 5 Charter K-6 339 0.41
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter 3 Charter K-6 299 0.41
Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter 4 Charter K-6 328 0.41
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.40
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.43
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.43
Los Angeles Academy Middle 3 Public 6-8 976 0.75
Summit Preparatory Charter School NR Charter 4-8 255 0.76
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.43
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 0.54
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 0.54
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.63
Augustus F. Hawkins High B Community Health Advocates 1 Public 9-12 397 0.80
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Neighbors for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 229 West 55th Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
201 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,189 02/27/2015 $350,000
162 W 54th St, Los Angeles 1,339 06/05/2025
5420 S Broadway, Los Angeles
163 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,288 04/08/2025 $510,000
200 W 54th St, Los Angeles 1,612
5436 S Broadway, Los Angeles 1,156 04/14/2023
225 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,232 11/14/2000 $182,001
221 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,449 09/06/2017
235 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,424 10/06/2015
154 W 54th St, Los Angeles 1,196 03/24/2016
5428 S Broadway, Los Angeles 6,948 08/03/1989 $125,000
237 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,952 09/30/2002
217 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,380 07/30/2025
213 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,248 12/22/1993
207 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,276 02/11/2019
105 W 55th St, Los Angeles 4,281
158 W 54th St, Los Angeles 1,344 01/13/2014
241 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,144 05/07/2021
205 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,558 12/01/2014 $395,000
143 W 55th St, Los Angeles 1,696 04/02/2021
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