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132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 134 1/2 W 42nd St
134 W 42nd St
Zip code 90037
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Historic South-Central

Sales & Tax Overview for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 12/06/2002
Sale price $252,502
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,401

Lot & Building Information for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 2,784
Building class Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)
Acreage 0.111
Units 3
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
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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 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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About 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,784 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $582,915, the tax amount paid for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $6,921.

When was 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?

132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 02/04/2005.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/06/2002 $252,502
05/24/1989 $165,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/05/2026 Grant Deed to A Revocable Trust
10/21/2021 Trust Deed 11/01/2051
11/29/2017 Trust Deed 12/01/2047
02/10/2005 Trust Deed
02/04/2005 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/06/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/11/1993 Deed
05/24/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,922
Current property tax $7,401
Market value $582,915
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 132 West 42nd 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 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 132 West 42nd 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 $582,915 1.1874 $6,922 +0.95%
2024-2025 $571,486 1.1997 $6,856 +2.03%
2023-2024 $560,282 1.1994 $6,720 +4.97%
2022-2023 $549,297 1.1655 $6,402 +1.15%
2021-2022 $538,527 1.1752 $6,329 -1.06%

Permits for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/10/2017
02/27/2017
12/12/2016
12/12/2016
             
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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)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.26
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.31
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.32
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.46
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.26
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.46
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.48
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.61
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.26
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.41
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.61
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.70
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 0.99

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Neighbors for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 132 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
147 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 3,243 05/12/2008
173 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,452 10/10/2019
133 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 3,327 10/01/2019
155 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 882 09/23/2016
161 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,542 06/07/2013
172 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,245 02/22/2023
129 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,176 10/03/2016
162 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,348 02/16/2024 $700,000
180 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,152 12/31/2020 $523,500
125 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,085 03/31/2021
186 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,461 07/21/2021
144 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,116 03/29/2017
156 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,357 01/09/2017
185 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles 1,628
138 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,848 12/19/2006
150 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,304 02/24/2012 $229,000
168 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 912 02/04/2021
149 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,080 09/04/2025
171 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,149 03/29/2016
177 W 43rd St, Los Angeles 1,207 01/26/2005

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