| Primary address | 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles |
| Alternate address(es) | 536 S Chicago St 538 1/2 S Chicago St |
| Zip code | 90033 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Boyle Heights |
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| Sale date | 05/16/1997 |
| Sale price | $175,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,141 |
| Building sqft | 1,384 |
| Total sqft | 1,768 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.184
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| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 was built in 1905 and has a total of 1,384 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $488,470, the tax amount paid for 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 is $5,800.
When was 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 last sold?538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 was last sold in 09/21/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/1997 | $175,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,800 |
| Current property tax | $6,141 |
| Market value | $488,470 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.
| Code | Description | Tax levied |
|---|---|---|
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 18851 | Los Angeles City Light Maintenance | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 South Chicago 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 | $488,470 | 1.1874 | $5,800 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $478,893 | 1.1997 | $5,745 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $469,503 | 1.1994 | $5,631 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $460,298 | 1.1655 | $5,365 | +16.93% |
| 2021-2022 | $390,405 | 1.1752 | $4,588 | -1.06% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 149 | 0.17 |
| Extera Public Schools | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| Breed Street Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-6 | 266 | 0.24 |
| Puente Charter School | 8 | Charter | K-5 | 297 | 0.32 |
| Santa Isabel School | NR | Private | K-8 | 142 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 149 | 0.17 |
| Extera Public Schools | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 345 | 0.24 |
| Hollenbeck Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 1,007 | 0.26 |
| Santa Isabel School | NR | Private | K-8 | 142 | 0.38 |
| Dolores Mission | NR | Private | PK-8 | 274 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 525 | 0.26 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Senior High | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,528 | 0.26 |
| Boyle Heights Continuation School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 31 | 0.26 |
| Boyle Heights Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Magnet | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 135 | 0.35 |
| Bishop Mora Salesian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 508 | 0.44 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 South Chicago Street, Los Angeles.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 537 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,256 | ||
| 550 S Chicago St, Los Angeles | 2,128 | 05/27/1994 | $150,000 |
| 514 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,600 | 07/01/2003 | |
| 519 S Soto St, Los Angeles | 1,096 | 04/27/2026 | |
| 549 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,290 | 02/06/2014 | |
| 518 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,716 | 01/30/2006 | |
| 534 S Chicago St, Los Angeles | 2,880 | 01/18/1994 | |
| 533 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,420 | 12/17/2025 | |
| 501 S Soto St, Los Angeles | 1,088 | 08/25/2005 | |
| 528 S Chicago St, Los Angeles | 3,802 | 06/03/2014 | |
| 2221 E 6th St, Los Angeles | 03/03/2025 | $120,500 | |
| 539 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 1,873 | 09/13/1999 | |
| 557 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 03/03/2025 | $120,500 | |
| 545 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 3,536 | 01/16/2026 | $750,000 |
| 521 S Soto St, Los Angeles | 2,352 | 06/25/2009 | |
| 459 S Soto St, Los Angeles | 1,048 | 02/21/2025 | |
| 540 S Chicago St, Los Angeles | 1,364 | 09/15/2022 | $826,000 |
| 548 S Chicago St, Los Angeles | 1,204 | 09/20/2016 | |
| 555 S Breed St, Los Angeles | 2,866 | 12/26/2014 | $470,000 |
| 457 1/2 S Soto St, Los Angeles | 11/15/2022 | $175,000 |