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1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Property Information

1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 1241 S Townsend Ave
Zip code 90023
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 08/01/2002
Sale price $169,001
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,441

Lot & Building Information for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,288
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.112 i
Units 1
Year built 1922
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,288 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $267,879, the tax amount paid for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 is $3,147.

When was 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 last sold?

1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was last sold in 12/26/2014.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/01/2002 $169,001

Title Documents for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/26/2018 Lien Voluntary
Notice
12/26/2014 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/29/2011 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/13/2008 Trust Deed
08/13/2008 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/18/2006 Deed
06/21/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/26/2004 Deed
08/01/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/01/1991 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,148
Current property tax $8,441
Market value $267,879
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1239 South Townsend 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 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1239 South Townsend 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 $267,879 1.1751 $3,148 +1.03%
2024-2025 $262,627 1.1864 $3,116 +1.86%
2023-2024 $257,478 1.188 $3,059 +5.42%
2022-2023 $252,431 1.1495 $2,902 +1.03%
2021-2022 $247,482 1.1605 $2,872 -0.94%

Permits for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
3.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$666
0.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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 0.17
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.37
Amanecer Primary Center NR Public K-2 117 0.48
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.68
Rowan Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 674 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.37
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School 4 Public 6-8 876 0.63
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.68
Resurrection School NR Private PK-8 245 0.99
Our Lady Of Lourdes School NR Private PK-8 177 1.05

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 0.63
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.68
Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 606 0.93
Ramona Opportunity High School NR Public 7-12 19 1.11
City of Angels School 3 Public K-12 1,115 1.12

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Neighbors for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 1239 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1259 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 768 07/22/2005
1219 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,191 04/29/2019 $672,500
4001 Union Pacific Ave, Los Angeles 6,600 01/29/2015 $926,000
1268 S Ditman Ave, Los Angeles 3,200 12/26/2014
1247 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,106 03/13/2019
1255 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 712 07/29/2004 $280,002
1275 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 912 12/22/2008 $90,000
4013 Union Pacific Ave, Los Angeles 696 04/02/2007
1251 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,127 01/15/2013
1263 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,908 05/18/2005
1267 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 671
1271 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,549 05/06/2022
1235 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,580 05/12/2021 $699,000
1231 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,128 01/27/2003
1223 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 734 01/16/2018
1260 S Ditman Ave, Los Angeles 840 09/19/2006
1229 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 1,292 04/02/2018
1264 S Ditman Ave, Los Angeles 1,076 06/22/2023
1243 S Townsend Ave, Los Angeles 632 01/19/2017
4012 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles 728 05/26/2015

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