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961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 963 E 56th St
Zip code 90011
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood South Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 07/20/2004
Sale price $247,502
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,231

Lot & Building Information for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,211
Total sqft 2,113
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.155
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1904
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 No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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About 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was built in 1904 and has a total of 1,211 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $485,057, the tax amount paid for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 is $5,759.

When was 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 last sold?

961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was last sold in 10/25/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2004 $247,502
03/12/2002 $138,060
11/24/1998 $121,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/25/2021 Trust Deed 11/01/2051
10/25/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/21/2010 Homestead
06/19/2009 Easement
07/20/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/16/2004 Deed
01/22/2003 Deed
(HUD - Grantee - Single parcel sale)
03/12/2002 Deed
11/24/1998 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,760
Current property tax $6,231
Market value $485,057
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 961 East 56th 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 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 961 East 56th 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 $485,057 1.1874 $5,760 +0.95%
2024-2025 $475,553 1.1997 $5,705 +2.03%
2023-2024 $466,230 1.1994 $5,592 +4.97%
2022-2023 $457,089 1.1655 $5,327 +1.17%
2021-2022 $448,127 1.1752 $5,266 -1.07%

Permits for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/13/2009
04/13/2009
04/01/2008
11/08/2007
11/08/2007
04/29/2004
04/21/2004
04/21/2004
04/12/2004
04/01/2004
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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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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 to school (mi)
Aurora Elementary School 3 Public K-5 359 0.22
Summit Preparatory Charter School NR Charter 4-8 255 0.32
Hooper Avenue Elementary School 2 Public 1-5 712 0.39
Hooper Avenue Primary Center NR Public K 177 0.43
St. Odilia Elementary School NR Private K-8 235 0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Summit Preparatory Charter School NR Charter 4-8 255 0.32
Los Angeles Academy Middle 3 Public 6-8 976 0.33
St. Odilia Elementary School NR Private K-8 235 0.45
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.52
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle NR Charter 6-8 463 0.73

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.52
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 0.55
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 0.55
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex 4 Public 9-12 509 0.62
Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex 5 Public 9-12 507 0.62

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Neighbors for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 961 East 56th Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
905 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,040 07/29/2021 $640,000
936 E 55th St, Los Angeles 3,234 06/11/2013
887 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,095 09/10/2025
910 E 55th St, Los Angeles 880 05/03/2017
886 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,020
953 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,112 09/02/2005
877 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,406 05/18/2016
902 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,026 10/18/2023
927 E 56th St, Los Angeles 870 11/19/2024
923 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,054 10/31/2002
895 E 56th St, Los Angeles 922 08/22/2011
930 E 55th St, Los Angeles 2,451 06/29/2004
937 E 56th St, Los Angeles 942 04/01/1993
956 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,412 01/05/2023 $700,000
946 E 55th St, Los Angeles 900 10/08/2024
943 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,329 11/01/2024
915 E 56th St, Los Angeles 1,354
966 E 55th St, Los Angeles 2,336 12/06/2022
924 E 55th St, Los Angeles 1,588 02/12/2018
906 E 55th St, Los Angeles 844 12/22/2023

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