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161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 - Property report

Also known as: 161 W 40th Pl

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Property type

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

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.137

Sale price

$160,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
161 W 40th Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Alternate address(es)
165 W 40th Pl
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.
1,666
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1907
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
06/30/1995
Sale price
$160,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,860
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.137

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
71 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/1995 $160,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX
05/01/1995 $74,000 XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/26/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/26/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X
03/05/2010 Notice XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/01/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/29/2002 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
06/30/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXX
05/01/1995 Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 161 West 40th Place, 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
$4,860
Current property tax
$5,355
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$409,289
Land value
$135,805
Building value
$273,484

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $409,289 1.1874 $4,860 +0.95%
2024-2025 $401,265 1.1997 $4,814 +2.03%
2023-2024 $393,398 1.1994 $4,718 +4.97%
2022-2023 $385,685 1.1655 $4,495 +1.15%
2021-2022 $378,123 1.1752 $4,444 -1.06%
2020-2021 $374,246 1.200129 $4,491 +6.33%
2019-2020 $359,715 1.174279 $4,224 +0.14%
2018-2019 $352,663 1.196 $4,218 +2.26%
2017-2018 $345,749 1.193 $4,125 +2.10%
2016-2017 $338,971 1.1918 $4,040 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 161 West 40th Place, 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 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/02/2026
05/18/2007

*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
0.2, X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
Seismic gas shut-off valve installed
Crime incidents map

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 0.10
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.16
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.37
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.37
Maple Primary Center NR Public K-1 121 0.45
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.45
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.46
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 562 0.47
Dr. Theo. T. Alexander Junior, Science Center 6 Charter K-5 609 0.67
Dolores Huerta Elementary School 5 Public K-5 314 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.10
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.37
Global Education Academy 5 Charter K-8 364 0.46
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 0.50
Menlo Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-7 507 0.83
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.84
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.86
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.89
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 736 0.89
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.10
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.48
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.64
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.84
USC Hybrid High College Prep 8 Charter 9-12 520 0.96
Manual Arts Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 1,026 0.96
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 1.05
Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts 7 Public K-12 891 1.05
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 1.21
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 1.21

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The development at 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 has a total of 1,666 square feet.

When was 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 was last sold on 06/30/1995 for $160,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 is currently assessed at $409,289.

What are the property taxes for 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037?

The property taxes for 161 West 40th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 total $4,859.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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