Los Angeles County  »  90011  »  E 21st St  »  638 E 21st St

638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 640 E 21st St
Zip code 90011
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Historic South-Central

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 07/29/2020
Sale price $950,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,842

Lot & Building Information for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 2,308
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.099
Units 2
Year built 2020
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Refrigerated AC
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


Zoning district Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011?

638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was built in 2020 and has a total of 2,308 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,048,874, the tax amount paid for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 is $12,454.

When was 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 last sold and what was the last sale price?

638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011 was last sold in 07/29/2020 for $950,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 21, 2026 How to Find Land Boundaries: Free & Paid Methods
If you need to find land boundaries fast, you can start with a free county parcel/GIS viewer or a premium platform like PropertyShark to see an approximate parcel outline and lot data. However, keep in mind that a web-based land boundaries map is a starting point, not the legal finish line.
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2020 $950,000
09/13/2018 $315,000
       
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles with a free account.
Sign up

Title Documents for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/29/2020 Notice Completion
07/29/2020 Trust Deed
07/29/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/26/2020 Modify Assignment of Lease
Modify Assignment of Rents
Modify Construction Trust Deed
Modify Financing Statement
11/04/2019 Financing Statement
11/04/2019 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
11/04/2019 Grant Deed
09/27/2019 Notice
09/13/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Access detailed property tax data for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,454
Current property tax $12,842
Market value $1,048,874
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 638 East 21st 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 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 East 21st 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 $1,048,874 1.1874 $12,454 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,028,309 1.1997 $12,337 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,008,147 1.1994 $12,092 +4.97%
2022-2023 $988,380 1.1655 $11,520 +1.16%
2021-2022 $969,000 1.1752 $11,388 +189.54%

Permits for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

The complete history of permits filed for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.

Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/18/2019
10/17/2019
09/13/2019
09/13/2019
04/27/2011
12/27/2001
12/21/2001
Unlock the permit history for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles
Sign up

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

Access a detailed real estate market overview of Los Angeles so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Los Angeles and compare it to other neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Check out recently sold homes in Los-Angeles and see how their prices compare.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) X (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Faults and tsunami inundation zone map
Landslides and liquefaction map
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Pedro Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 450 0.22
Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School 3 Public K-5 517 0.52
St. Turibius Elementary School NR Private K-8 170 0.61
Jardin De La Infancia NR Charter K-1 14 0.67
Abram Friedman Occupational NR Public 0 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tri-C Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 196 0.51
St. Turibius Elementary School NR Private K-8 170 0.61
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 736 0.67
Abram Friedman Occupational NR Public 0 0.68
Glory Christian School NR Private 1-12 28 0.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Santee Education Complex 5 Public 9-12 1,753 0.29
Frida Kahlo High School 2 Public 9-12 97 0.36
Central High School 1 Public 9-12 283 0.51
Tri-C Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 196 0.51
Youthbuild Charter School Of California 1 Charter 9-12 667 0.57

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
648 E 21st St, Los Angeles 4,600 11/13/2007
1945 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 4,174 12/21/2009
1959 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 6,323 04/22/2024 $1,625,000
602 E 21st St, Los Angeles 3,709 04/10/2023
2110 Trinity St, Los Angeles 924 06/28/2006
650 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 960 11/14/2014 $2,400,000
638 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 936 08/16/2022
606 E 21st St, Los Angeles 1,810 12/04/2024
634 E 21st St, Los Angeles 1,972 10/18/2016
1919 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 8,115 03/15/2019
2116 Adair St, Los Angeles 1,352 11/22/2005
642 E 21st St, Los Angeles 1,242 12/17/2024 $950,000
2101 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 7,800 11/13/2007
663 E 22nd St, Los Angeles 25,069 09/02/2014 $6,900,000
608 E 21st St, Los Angeles 2,416
1955 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 4,620 10/21/2011 $900,000
647 E 21st St, Los Angeles 04/22/2024 $1,625,000
1950 Adair St, Los Angeles 04/22/2010
644 E 21st St, Los Angeles 09/25/2024
2115 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 9,472 05/10/2010 $800,008

Nearby ZIP Codes for 638 East 21st Street, Los Angeles

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report