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1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Property Information

1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 1261 1/2 S Alma Ave
1263 1/2 S Alma Ave
1263 S Alma Ave
Zip code 90023
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 09/21/2000
Sale price $125,001
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,091

Lot & Building Information for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,040
Total sqft 1,744
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.122
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1953
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Limited Multiple Residence (R-3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $410,411, the tax amount paid for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 is $4,822.

When was 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 last sold?

1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was last sold in 12/27/2004.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/21/2000 $125,001

Title Documents for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/30/2007 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
12/27/2004 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/26/2001 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/21/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,823
Current property tax $7,091
Market value $410,411
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1261 South Alma Avenue, 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
03331 Belvedere Garbage Disposal District
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00311 County Library Services
06202 County Sanitation District #2
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District

Assessment History for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1261 South Alma Avenue, 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 $410,411 1.1751 $4,823 +1.03%
2024-2025 $402,365 1.1864 $4,774 +1.86%
2023-2024 $394,477 1.188 $4,686 +5.42%
2022-2023 $386,743 1.1495 $4,446 +1.04%
2021-2022 $379,161 1.1605 $4,400 -0.94%

Permits for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/30/2015
             
             
             
             
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Eastman Avenue Elementary School 2 Public K-5 631 0.35
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.54
Amanecer Primary Center NR Public K-2 117 0.60
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.64
Rowan Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 674 0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.54
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School 4 Public 6-8 876 0.62
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.64
Resurrection School NR Private PK-8 245 0.84
Our Lady Of Lourdes School NR Private PK-8 177 1.13

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Collegiate Charter High School Of Los Angeles 6 Charter 9-12 162 0.62
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.64
Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 606 0.80
Ramona Opportunity High School NR Public 7-12 19 1.15
City of Angels School 3 Public K-12 1,115 1.20

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Neighbors for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 1261 South Alma Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3922 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles 4,636 04/14/1988 $250,000
1220 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 1,164
1267 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 1,540 10/03/2016 $415,000
3917 Union Pacific Ave, Los Angeles 1,716
1226 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 820 10/16/2017 $420,000
1243 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 934 09/10/2019
1223 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 1,215 11/30/2001 $137,001
3900 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles 1,920 02/27/2012
1228 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 828 06/04/2021
1273 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 828 09/27/2023 $675,000
1218 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 620 12/28/2015
1235 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 920 09/11/2025
1225 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 912 12/09/2020
1269 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 784 07/18/2016 $360,000
1259 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 620 07/08/2008
1251 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 2,486 01/08/2024
1239 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 560 03/10/2021
1255 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 1,288 05/09/2011 $179,001
1247 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 600 01/08/2024
1231 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles 916 02/03/2025

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