| Primary address | 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles |
| Zip code | 90037 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Historic South-Central |
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| Sale date | 01/12/1999 |
| Sale price | $146,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,718 |
| Building sqft | 1,345 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.111
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1907 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Two-Family Dwellings (R2) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1907 and has a total of 1,345 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $453,270, the tax amount paid for 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is $5,382.
When was 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold?242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold in 02/12/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,382 |
| Current property tax | $5,718 |
| Market value | $453,270 |
| Tax per sqft | $4 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 18851 | Los Angeles City Light Maintenance | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 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 | $453,270 | 1.1874 | $5,382 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $444,384 | 1.1997 | $5,331 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $435,672 | 1.1994 | $5,225 | +19.41% |
| 2022-2023 | $375,477 | 1.1655 | $4,376 | +1.16% |
| 2021-2022 | $368,116 | 1.1752 | $4,326 | -1.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Seismic gas shut off valve installed | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Vernon Avenue Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 562 | 0.22 |
| Accelerated School | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 773 | 0.32 |
| Global Education Academy | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 364 | 0.35 |
| Accelerated Elementary Charter School | 7 | Charter | K-6 | 500 | 0.39 |
| Gabriella Charter 2 | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 374 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated School | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 773 | 0.32 |
| Global Education Academy | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 364 | 0.35 |
| Gabriella Charter 2 | 4 | Charter | K-7 | 374 | 0.56 |
| Joel John Scholastic Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | NR | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallis Annenberg High School | 6 | Charter | 9-12 | 464 | 0.32 |
| Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy | 8 | Charter | 9-12 | 614 | 0.45 |
| Joel John Scholastic Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Animo Jackie Robinson High School | 6 | Charter | 9-12 | 604 | 0.71 |
| Manual Arts Senior High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 1,026 | 0.87 |
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Here are the neighbors for 242 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 2,248 | 03/31/2026 | |
| 255 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,522 | 08/22/2017 | |
| 235 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,533 | 05/08/2025 | |
| 223 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,628 | 02/29/1996 | |
| 232 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 2,388 | 07/12/2023 | |
| 226 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,248 | 07/12/1993 | $144,000 |
| 250 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,100 | 01/31/2022 | |
| 243 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,172 | 06/24/1997 | $115,000 |
| 204 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,244 | 10/18/2021 | |
| 4201 S Main St, Los Angeles | 3,585 | ||
| 127 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,032 | 12/01/2016 | |
| 220 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,334 | 06/04/2024 | |
| 208 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,256 | 01/12/2022 | $700,000 |
| 249 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,304 | 10/15/2020 | |
| 217 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,344 | 01/12/2001 | |
| 238 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,441 | 03/12/2019 | |
| 200 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,302 | 05/09/2023 | |
| 259 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 2,992 | 09/24/2002 | $335,003 |
| 194 W 42nd St, Los Angeles | 1,402 | 10/26/2020 | |
| 229 W 42nd Pl, Los Angeles | 1,579 | 12/09/2025 |