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3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - Property report

Also known as: 3940 Prospect Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.112

Sale price

$1,455,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
3940 Prospect Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Zip code
90027
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,017
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1938
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
08/26/2026
Sale price
$1,455,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,162
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.112

Area overview

Walk score
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
55 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/2026 $1,455,500
05/18/2004 $635,506 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXX
07/26/2001 $395,003 XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/26/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/26/2026 Power Attorney XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/26/2026 Deed
11/21/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/21/2016 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/26/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/26/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/18/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/26/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX X
04/11/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3940 Prospect 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
$11,162
Current property tax
$11,420
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$940,027
Land value
$752,031
Building value
$187,996

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $921,596 1.1874 $10,943 +0.95%
2024-2025 $903,527 1.1997 $10,840 +2.03%
2023-2024 $885,811 1.1994 $10,624 +4.97%
2022-2023 $868,443 1.1655 $10,122 +1.16%
2021-2022 $851,416 1.1752 $10,006 -1.06%
2020-2021 $842,687 1.200129 $10,113 +6.33%
2019-2020 $809,967 1.174279 $9,511 +0.14%
2018-2019 $794,086 1.196 $9,498 +2.26%
2017-2018 $778,517 1.193 $9,288 +2.10%
2016-2017 $763,253 1.1918 $9,097 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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
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 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
03/05/2019
08/02/2001
05/12/1999

*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
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
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)
International School of Los Angeles - Los Feliz NR Private PK-5 418 0.18
International School of Los Angeles - Los Feliz NR Private PK-5 418 0.18
Kids' World School, Inc. & Cornerstone Academy of Los Angeles NR Private K-12 64 0.34
Cornerstone Academy Of Los Angeles NR Private 5-12 33 0.34
St. Lasimir NR Private K-8 0 0.43
Franklin Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 401 0.46
Ivanhoe Elementary School 9 Public K-5 429 0.81
Los Feliz STEMM Magnet 8 Public K-5 395 0.86
Lexington Avenue Primary Center NR Public K-2 95 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kids' World School, Inc. & Cornerstone Academy of Los Angeles NR Private K-12 64 0.34
Cornerstone Academy Of Los Angeles NR Private 5-12 33 0.34
St. Lasimir NR Private K-8 0 0.43
St. Casimir Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 0.43
Holy Trinity Academy NR Private K-8 102 0.44
Thomas Starr King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,722 0.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kids' World School, Inc. & Cornerstone Academy of Los Angeles NR Private K-12 64 0.34
Cornerstone Academy Of Los Angeles NR Private 5-12 33 0.34
John Marshall Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,950 0.39
Carroll Rees Academy and Arts NR Private K-12 0 0.51
The Best Start Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 30 0.85
Mary's Schoolhouse NR Private K-7, 12 0 1.01
Camino Nuevo Dalzell Lance 6 Charter 9-12 465 1.85
Soledad Enrichment Action Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 759 1.92
Alliance Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation Environmental Science High 7 Charter 9-12 339 1.97

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027?

The development at 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 was built in 1938.

What is the total square footage of 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027?

3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 has a total of 1,017 square feet.

When was 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 last sold and what was the sale price?

3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 was last sold on 05/18/2004 for $635,506.

What is the assessed value of 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027?

3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 is currently assessed at $940,027.

What are the property taxes for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027?

The property taxes for 3940 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 total $11,161.

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