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1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 - Property report

Also known as: 1270 S Townsend Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.13

Sale price

$158,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1270 S Townsend Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Alternate address(es)
1272 S Townsend Ave
Zip code
90023
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
840
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1956
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
09/21/1998
Sale price
$158,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,028
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Multiple Residence (R-3)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.13

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/21/1998 $158,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
04/03/1995 $138,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/09/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/21/1998 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX
04/03/1995 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$3,028
Current property tax
$4,370
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$257,678
Land value
$130,470
Building value
$127,208

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $252,626 1.1751 $2,969 +1.03%
2024-2025 $247,673 1.1864 $2,938 +1.86%
2023-2024 $242,818 1.188 $2,885 +5.42%
2022-2023 $238,058 1.1495 $2,736 +1.01%
2021-2022 $233,391 1.1605 $2,709 -0.92%
2020-2021 $230,999 1.183591 $2,734 +6.50%
2019-2020 $222,030 1.156195 $2,567 +0.54%
2018-2019 $217,677 1.1729 $2,553 +2.11%
2017-2018 $213,409 1.1717 $2,500 +2.10%
2016-2017 $209,226 1.1706 $2,449 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
03331 Belvedere Garbage Disposal District
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
00311 County Library Services
06202 County Sanitation District #2
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00155 La County Rental Housing Habitability Program
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eastman Avenue Elementary School 2 Public K-5 631 0.17
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.35
Amanecer Primary Center NR Public K-2 117 0.53
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.75
Rowan Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 674 0.79
Ford Boulevard Elementary School 4 Public K-5 841 0.99
Resurrection School NR Private PK-8 245 1.04
Resurrection School NR Private PK-8 245 1.04
Extera Public School No. 2 5 Charter K-5 215 1.10
Lorena Street Elementary School 2 Public K-5 381 1.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
KIPP Academy Of Innovation NR Charter 5-8 459 0.35
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School 4 Public 6-8 876 0.70
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.75
Resurrection School NR Private PK-8 245 1.04
Our Lady Of Lourdes School NR Private PK-8 177 1.11
Kirby, Dorothy Camp School 1 Public 7-12 39 1.12
Ramona Opportunity High School NR Public 7-12 19 1.18
City of Angels School 3 Public K-12 1,115 1.18
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 NR Charter 6-8 407 1.28
Arts In Action Community Middle 3 Charter 6-8 255 1.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Collegiate Charter High School Of Los Angeles 6 Charter 9-12 162 0.70
Cristo Viene Christian School NR Private K-12 6 0.75
Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School 6 Charter 9-12 606 0.99
Kirby, Dorothy Camp School 1 Public 7-12 39 1.12
Ramona Opportunity High School NR Public 7-12 19 1.18
City of Angels School 3 Public K-12 1,115 1.18
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High School 7 Charter 9-12 462 1.30
East Los Angeles Performing Arts Academy at Esteban E. Torres High No. 1 4 Public 9-12 342 1.79
Social Justice Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High No. 5 5 Public 9-12 183 1.79
Engineering And Technology Academy At Esteban E. Torres High No. 3 4 Public 9-12 378 1.79

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

The development at 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 has a total of 840 square feet.

When was 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 last sold and what was the sale price?

1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 was last sold on 09/21/1998 for $158,000.

What is the assessed value of 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 is currently assessed at $252,626.

What are the property taxes for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023?

The property taxes for 1270 South Townsend Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90023 total $2,968.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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