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162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 162 W 42nd St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.111

Sale price

$700,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
162 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Historic South-Central
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,348
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1905
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/16/2024
Sale price
$700,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,821
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.111

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2024 $700,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
01/19/2016 $370,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/14/2014 $235,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/26/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
02/22/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
02/16/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/16/2024 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/16/2024 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/19/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/19/2019 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/31/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
01/19/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/19/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 162 West 42nd Street, 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
$8,821
Current property tax
$9,136
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$742,844
Land value
$649,352
Building value
$93,492

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $728,279 1.1874 $8,648 +64.57%
2024-2025 $437,997 1.1997 $5,255 +2.03%
2023-2024 $429,410 1.1994 $5,150 +4.97%
2022-2023 $420,991 1.1655 $4,907 +1.17%
2021-2022 $412,737 1.1752 $4,850 -1.07%
2020-2021 $408,506 1.200129 $4,903 +6.33%
2019-2020 $392,645 1.174279 $4,611 +0.14%
2018-2019 $384,947 1.196 $4,604 +2.26%
2017-2018 $377,400 1.193 $4,502 +58.34%
2016-2017 $238,582 1.1918 $2,844 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/18/2022
02/02/2015
12/29/2014
12/29/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
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)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.27
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.28
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.33
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.44
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.49
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.49
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.51
Maple Primary Center NR Public K-1 121 0.64
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.79
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.27
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.44
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.49
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.61
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.64
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.67
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.72
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.81
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.89
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 736 1.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.27
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
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.96
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.00
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.00
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 1.04
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.10
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 1.14

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,348 square feet.

When was 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 02/16/2024 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $728,279.

What are the property taxes for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 162 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $8,647.

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