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1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 - Property report

Also known as: 1096 1/2 W Kensington Rd

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.127

Sale price

$1,365,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1098 W Kensington Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Alternate address(es)
1096 1/2 W Kensington Rd
1098 1/2 W Kensington Rd
Zip code
90026
Neighborhood
Echo Park
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
3,456
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1924
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
05/05/2015
Sale price
$1,365,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$20,274
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.127

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/05/2015 $1,365,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/22/2010 $425,004 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/07/1996 $234,888 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/15/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
05/05/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/05/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/16/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/30/2011 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/22/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/22/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/22/2010 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/19/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/16/2002 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX, X X & X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1098 West Kensington Road, 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
$20,274
Current property tax
$20,776
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,707,416
Land value
$1,250,399
Building value
$457,017

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,673,938 1.1874 $19,876 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,641,117 1.1997 $19,688 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,608,939 1.1994 $19,298 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,577,392 1.1655 $18,385 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,546,464 1.1752 $18,174 -1.06%
2020-2021 $1,530,608 1.200129 $18,369 +6.33%
2019-2020 $1,471,175 1.174279 $17,276 +0.14%
2018-2019 $1,442,329 1.196 $17,251 +2.26%
2017-2018 $1,414,049 1.193 $16,870 +2.10%
2016-2017 $1,386,323 1.1918 $16,523 +205.96%

Special assessments & penalties for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
11/07/2013
10/28/2013
08/13/2013
08/07/2013
07/03/2013

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

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Seismic gas shut-off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Betty Plasencia Elementary School 4 Public K-5 441 0.40
Our Lady Of Loretto Elementary School NR Private K-8 138 0.43
Burlington School NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.49
Burlington School NR Private PK, K-3 0 0.49
Camino Nuevo Sandra Cisneros 5 Charter K-8 544 0.50
Logan Academy of Global Ecology 3 Public K-8 377 0.51
Golden West Christian School NR Private K-1, 3, 5 0 0.52
Gabriella Charter School 5 Charter K-8 412 0.56
Rosemont Avenue Elementary School 5 Public 2-5 185 0.63
Union Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 847 0.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Loretto Elementary School NR Private K-8 138 0.43
Camino Nuevo Sandra Cisneros 5 Charter K-8 544 0.50
Logan Academy of Global Ecology 3 Public K-8 377 0.51
Gabriella Charter School 5 Charter K-8 412 0.56
Dream Center Academy NR Private 8-12 52 0.65
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts & Enterprise Charter 3 Charter 6-12 265 0.73
Sal Castro Middle School 2 Public 6-8 329 0.74
E. Manfred Evans Community Adult NR Public 0 0.91
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake 6 Charter K-8 715 0.96
Special Education-Infant/Preschool Program NR Public 267 1.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High 8 Charter 9-12 477 0.57
Dream Center Academy NR Private 8-12 52 0.65
DC Academy NR Private 9-12 24 0.65
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center 5 Public 9-12 1,112 0.73
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts & Enterprise Charter 3 Charter 6-12 265 0.73
Belmont Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 599 0.74
Harris Newmark Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 57 0.74
Downtown Business High School 10 Public 9-12 861 0.75
E. Manfred Evans Community Adult NR Public 0 0.91
Camino Nuevo Charter High School 1 Charter 9-12 261 0.93

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026?

The development at 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026?

1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 has a total of 3,456 square feet.

When was 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 last sold and what was the sale price?

1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 was last sold on 05/05/2015 for $1,365,500.

What is the assessed value of 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026?

1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 is currently assessed at $1,707,416.

What are the property taxes for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026?

The property taxes for 1098 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026 total $20,273.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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