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656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 - Property report

Also known as: 656 E 42nd St

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Property type

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

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.127

Sale price

$340,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
656 E 42nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Zip code
90011
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.
1,247
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1908
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sales
Sale date
04/17/2013
Sale price
$340,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,172
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.127

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/25/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/25/2020 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
10/24/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/27/2016 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/26/2016 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/29/2016 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/22/2016 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/07/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/17/2013 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/17/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 656 East 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
$5,172
Current property tax
$5,593
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$435,588
Land value
$230,605
Building value
$204,983

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $427,048 1.1874 $5,071 +0.95%
2024-2025 $418,675 1.1997 $5,023 +2.03%
2023-2024 $410,466 1.1994 $4,923 +4.97%
2022-2023 $402,419 1.1655 $4,690 +1.15%
2021-2022 $394,529 1.1752 $4,637 -1.05%
2020-2021 $390,485 1.200129 $4,686 +6.33%
2019-2020 $375,323 1.174279 $4,407 +0.14%
2018-2019 $367,964 1.196 $4,401 +2.26%
2017-2018 $360,750 1.193 $4,304 +2.10%
2016-2017 $353,678 1.1918 $4,215 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 656 East 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 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
01/24/2012
10/17/2011
09/15/1998
09/15/1998
04/29/1998

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harmony Elementary School 2 Public K-5 482 0.24
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School 2 Public K-5 457 0.30
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School 2 Public K-5 582 0.35
Trinity Street Elementary School 2 Public 2-5 209 0.45
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.45
Synergy Charter Academy 6 Charter K-5 305 0.53
Quincy Jones Elementary School 5 Public K-5 285 0.53
Center For Advanced Learning 4 Charter K-5 260 0.53
Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy 5 Public K-5 407 0.54
Accelerated Elementary Charter School 7 Charter K-6 500 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.34
Gabriella Charter 2 4 Charter K-7 374 0.45
Accelerated School 5 Charter K-8 773 0.60
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.65
ISANA Himalia Academy 4 Charter K-8 630 0.74
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.84
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 NR Private 6-8 0 0.84
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 12 5 Charter 6-8 493 0.86
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School 4 Public 6-8 603 1.05
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academies-School Of Arts And Culture NR Public 6-8 427 1.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 0.52
Wallis Annenberg High School 6 Charter 9-12 464 0.60
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.65
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 8 Charter 9-12 614 0.69
Nava College Preparatory Academy 5 Public 9-12 602 0.77
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 699 0.77
Joel John Scholastic Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.84
Social Justice Schools: Fine Arts Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou Community High 3 Public 9-12 1,092 0.94
Synergy Quantum Academy 7 Charter 9-12 543 0.94
Animo Jackie Robinson High School 6 Charter 9-12 604 0.94

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

The development at 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 has a total of 1,247 square feet.

When was 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 last sold and what was the sale price?

656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was last sold on 04/17/2013 for $340,000.

What is the assessed value of 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 is currently assessed at $435,588.

What are the property taxes for 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

The property taxes for 656 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 total $5,172.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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