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838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Property Information

838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 838 1/2 N Merwin St
838 N Merwin St
840 N Merwin St
Zip code 90026
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Echo Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 06/23/2000
Sale price $193,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,749

Lot & Building Information for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,792
Total sqft 2,664
Building class Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)
Acreage 0.154
Buildings on lot 2
Units 3
Year built 1925
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
93 /100. Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
60 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
59 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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About 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026?

838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,792 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $703,378, the tax amount paid for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 is $8,351.

When was 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 last sold?

838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 was last sold in 05/28/2015.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/23/2000 $193,000

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Title Documents for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/28/2015 Trust Deed 06/01/2045
05/28/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/24/2014 Quitclaim Deed
03/17/2008 Trustees Deed
02/26/2008 Assignment Trust Deed
02/21/2008 Notice
02/21/2008 Assignment Trust Deed
05/24/2007 Request Notice Default
05/24/2007 Assignment Trust Deed
02/08/2006 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,352
Current property tax $8,749
Market value $703,378
Tax per sqft $3

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 838 Merwin 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
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Assessment History for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 838 Merwin 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 $703,378 1.1874 $8,352 +0.95%
2024-2025 $689,587 1.1997 $8,273 +2.03%
2023-2024 $676,066 1.1994 $8,109 +4.97%
2022-2023 $662,811 1.1655 $7,725 +1.15%
2021-2022 $649,815 1.1752 $7,637 -1.06%
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Permits for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/08/2024
01/29/2007
01/23/2007
08/22/2006
08/22/2006
05/03/2006
05/03/2006
09/02/2004
09/02/2004
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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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Risk

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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)
Camino Nuevo Sandra Cisneros 5 Charter K-8 544 0.24
Rosemont Avenue Elementary School 5 Public 2-5 185 0.35
Golden West Christian School NR Private K-1, 3, 5 0 0.47
Mayberry Street Elementary School 4 Public K-5 154 0.52
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.58
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Dream Center Academy NR Private 8-12 52 0.19
Camino Nuevo Sandra Cisneros 5 Charter K-8 544 0.24
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.58
Vista Charter Middle School 3 Charter 6-8 354 0.60
Logan Academy of Global Ecology 3 Public K-8 377 0.66
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
DC Academy NR Private 9-12 24 0.19
Dream Center Academy NR Private 8-12 52 0.19
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.58
California University Fce NR Private 9-12 85 0.70
New Village Girls Academy 3 Charter 9-12 79 0.73
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Neighbors for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 838 Merwin Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
824 Merwin St, Los Angeles 2,100 02/15/2008
818 Merwin St, Los Angeles 1,544 09/25/2003
812 N Coronado St, Los Angeles 1,748 10/25/2023 $1,160,000
830 N Coronado St, Los Angeles 3,724 02/11/2020
833 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 1,662 05/16/2011
823 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 1,042 10/21/2014 $755,000
817 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 2,396 05/26/2021 $1,750,000
807 Merwin St, Los Angeles 910 07/24/2012
839 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 2,004 06/06/2008
834 N Coronado St, Los Angeles 1,782 02/25/2013
836 Merwin St, Los Angeles 3,040 07/08/2013
818 N Coronado St, Los Angeles 1,288 10/09/2019
827 Merwin St, Los Angeles 7,550 05/28/2021
2445 Kent St, Los Angeles 8,478 08/22/2016
832 Merwin St, Los Angeles 1,512 10/02/2019
827 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 1,802 12/06/2016
820 Merwin St, Los Angeles 1,296 04/27/2021 $1,129,000
811 Merwin St, Los Angeles 1,262 12/02/1996 $104,500
843 Coronado Ter, Los Angeles 688 12/18/2019
806 N Coronado St, Los Angeles 883 01/29/2025 $880,000
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