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1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles
Zip code 90011
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Central - Alameda

Sales & Tax Overview for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 09/15/2010
Sale price $256,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,091

Lot & Building Information for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 3,284
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.125
Units 4
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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About 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was built in 1962 and has a total of 3,284 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $465,981, the tax amount paid for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 is $5,533.

When was 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 last sold?

1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was last sold in 05/09/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/15/2010 $256,002

Title Documents for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/09/2025 Grant Deed
(File correction)
06/21/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
06/13/2047
06/21/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/15/2013 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
11/24/2010 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/15/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/15/2009 Trustees Deed
09/23/2009 Notice
07/11/2007 Deed
04/03/2006 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,533
Current property tax $6,091
Market value $465,981
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $465,981 1.1874 $5,533 +0.95%
2024-2025 $456,845 1.1997 $5,481 +2.03%
2023-2024 $447,888 1.1994 $5,372 +4.97%
2022-2023 $439,107 1.1655 $5,118 +1.16%
2021-2022 $430,498 1.1752 $5,059 -1.07%

Permits for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/29/2010
12/27/2010
11/05/2010
10/28/2010
10/22/2010
10/19/2010
09/22/2010
09/22/2010
09/22/2010
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Ascot Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 675 0.27
Nevin Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 502 0.39
ISANA Himalia Academy 4 Charter K-8 630 0.52
Center For Advanced Learning 4 Charter K-5 260 0.60
Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy 5 Public K-5 407 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School 3 Charter 6-8 491 0.42
ISANA Himalia Academy 4 Charter K-8 630 0.52
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academies-School Of Arts And Culture NR Public 6-8 427 0.63
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.85
George Washington Carver Middle School 2 Public 6-8 712 0.86

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nava College Preparatory Academy 5 Public 9-12 602 0.33
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 699 0.33
Animo Ralph Bunche High School 5 Charter 9-12 622 0.42
Matrix for Success Academy 2 Charter 9-12 170 0.74
Victory Baptist Day Elementary School NR Private 3-12 0 0.85

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Neighbors for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 1559 East 42nd Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1529 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,242 05/27/2014 $301,000
1591 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,044 11/19/2001
1605 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 510 04/03/2009
1523 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 969 06/09/2004
1528 E 41st Pl, Los Angeles 728 04/23/2013
1539 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,392 04/01/2019
1585 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 745 09/16/2020
4154 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 1,311 11/17/2014
1534 E 41st Pl, Los Angeles 864 08/07/2019
1569 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,726 03/23/2023
1575 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,775 07/08/2011 $180,000
1545 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 3,550 07/17/2025
1565 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,343 02/14/2022
1581 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,584
1607 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 692 04/30/2015 $184,000
4150 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 1,474 09/18/1992 $178,000
1540 E 41st Pl, Los Angeles 936 02/26/1991
1552 E 41st Pl, Los Angeles 2,382 04/27/2010 $320,003
1549 E 42nd St, Los Angeles 1,640 06/14/2006
1546 E 41st Pl, Los Angeles 1,060 07/17/2006

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