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

Also known as: 256 W 42nd St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.111

Sale price

$785,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
256 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
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,248
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1905
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
HVAC
Refrigerated AC
Sales
Sale date
08/01/2023
Sale price
$785,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,892
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.111

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/31/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/31/2026 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/01/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/22/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/02/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/05/2014 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/05/2014 Grant Deed
(Less liens - Reappraisal transfer - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/30/2013 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 256 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
$9,892
Current property tax
$10,282
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$833,047
Land value
$371,422
Building value
$461,625

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $816,714 1.1874 $9,698 +0.95%
2024-2025 $800,700 1.1997 $9,606 +143.22%
2023-2024 $329,289 1.1994 $3,949 +4.97%
2022-2023 $322,833 1.1655 $3,763 +1.15%
2021-2022 $316,504 1.1752 $3,720 -1.05%
2020-2021 $313,260 1.200129 $3,760 +6.33%
2019-2020 $301,098 1.174279 $3,536 +0.14%
2018-2019 $295,195 1.196 $3,531 +2.26%
2017-2018 $289,408 1.193 $3,453 +2.10%
2016-2017 $283,734 1.1918 $3,382 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 256 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 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/07/2023
04/29/2013
04/29/2013
04/29/2013
04/29/2013

*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

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Fire hazard zones

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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)
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.21
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.33
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.33
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.40
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.57
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.57
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.61
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.69
Maple Primary Center NR Public K-1 121 0.70
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.70
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.33
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.33
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.57
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.64
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.66
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.69
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.70
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.71
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 1.00
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 736 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.33
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 0.85
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.94
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.06
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.06
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.21
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.23

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 2,248 square feet.

When was 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 08/01/2023 for $785,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $816,714.

What are the property taxes for 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 256 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $9,697.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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