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

Also known as: 225 W 42nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.111

Sale price

$870,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
225 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
225 1/2 W 42nd St
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.
1,092
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1907
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sales
Sale date
12/01/2023
Sale price
$870,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,963
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.111

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/30/2024 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/01/2023 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/14/2022 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/14/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2019 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/30/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/26/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/18/2008 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/31/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 225 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
$10,963
Current property tax
$11,344
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$923,250
Land value
$530,604
Building value
$392,646

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $905,148 1.1874 $10,748 +0.95%
2024-2025 $887,400 1.1997 $10,646 +58.22%
2023-2024 $561,000 1.1994 $6,729 +1414.71%
2022-2023 $38,114 1.1655 $444 +1.19%
2021-2022 $37,368 1.1752 $439 -1.10%
2020-2021 $36,985 1.200129 $444 +6.32%
2019-2020 $35,551 1.174279 $417 +0.14%
2018-2019 $34,855 1.196 $417 +2.26%
2017-2018 $34,172 1.193 $408 +2.10%
2016-2017 $33,503 1.1918 $399 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 225 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 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/05/2023
11/16/2023
04/18/2023
02/03/2023
11/23/2022

*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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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 0.26
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.28
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.35
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.36
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.52
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.52
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.56
Maple Primary Center NR Public K-1 121 0.65
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.73
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.28
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.36
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.52
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.66
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.68
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.68
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.71
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.74
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.97
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 736 1.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.28
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.47
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.66
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.68
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.88
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.96
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.07
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.07
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.16
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.21

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,092 square feet.

When was 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 12/01/2023 for $870,000.

What is the assessed value of 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $923,250.

What are the property taxes for 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 225 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $10,962.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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