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

Also known as: 239 W 42nd St

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.111

Sale price

$480,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
239 W 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
241 W 42nd St
Zip code
90037
Neighborhood
Historic South-Central
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,935
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1906
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
04/13/2017
Sale price
$480,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,747
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
3
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

Ownership information for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2017 $480,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
10/27/2016 $323,000 X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2003 $235,002 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/17/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/31/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/04/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX XX X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/13/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/13/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/21/2016 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/14/2016 Assignment Trust Deed X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
10/27/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 X XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/27/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
01/25/2016 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 239 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,747
Current property tax
$7,051
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$568,216
Land value
$390,650
Building value
$177,566

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $568,216 1.1874 $6,747 +0.95%
2024-2025 $557,076 1.1997 $6,683 +2.03%
2023-2024 $546,154 1.1994 $6,551 +4.97%
2022-2023 $535,446 1.1655 $6,241 +1.16%
2021-2022 $524,948 1.1752 $6,169 -1.07%
2020-2021 $519,565 1.200129 $6,235 +6.33%
2019-2020 $499,392 1.174279 $5,864 +0.14%
2018-2019 $489,600 1.196 $5,856 +51.96%
2017-2018 $323,000 1.193 $3,853 +12.46%
2016-2017 $287,502 1.1918 $3,427 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 239 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
Permits

Permit information for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/28/2017

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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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
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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)
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.25
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.29
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.35
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.36
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.54
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.54
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.58
Maple Primary Center NR Public K-1 121 0.66
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary 2 Public K-5 460 0.72
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.29
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.35
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.54
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 0.69
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.72
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.72
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.99
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 0.29
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 0.87
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 1.07
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.07
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.18
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.20

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Neighbors for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

154 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 193 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 220 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 251 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 178 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 225 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 213 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 194 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 200 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 243 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 162 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 233 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 257 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 209 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 203 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 186 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 263 W 42nd St, Los Angeles 4150 S Broadway, Los Angeles 172 W 41st Pl, Los Angeles 221 W 42nd St, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

90001, Los Angeles County, CA 90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90011, Los Angeles County, CA 90014, Los Angeles County, CA 90018, Los Angeles County, CA 90021, Los Angeles County, CA 90043, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90057, Los Angeles County, CA 90062, Los Angeles County, CA 90071, Los Angeles County, CA 90079, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,935 square feet.

When was 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 04/13/2017 for $480,000.

What is the assessed value of 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $568,216.

What are the property taxes for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 239 West 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $6,746.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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