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159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 159 1/2 S Avenue 53
161 1/2 S Avenue 53
161 S Avenue 53
Zip code 90042
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Highland Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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Sale date 12/21/2023
Sale price $1,110,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,231

Lot & Building Information for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,357
Total sqft 2,107
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.296
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1923
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard Yes
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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About 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,357 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,154,844, the tax amount paid for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is $13,712.

When was 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was last sold in 12/21/2023 for $1,110,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/21/2023 $1,110,000
10/01/2010 $530,005
10/23/2009 $243,002
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/21/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
05/01/2015 Trust Deed 05/01/2045
05/01/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
01/02/2015 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/01/2010 Trust Deed
10/01/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/21/2010 Lease
10/23/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/23/2009 Release Government Lien
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,713
Current property tax $14,231
Market value $1,154,844
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 159 South Avenue 53, 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 South Avenue 53, 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 $1,154,844 1.1874 $13,713 +68.27%
2024-2025 $679,252 1.1997 $8,149 +2.02%
2023-2024 $665,939 1.1994 $7,987 +4.97%
2022-2023 $652,887 1.1655 $7,609 +1.16%
2021-2022 $640,091 1.1752 $7,522 -1.07%

Permits for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/06/2025
08/13/2010
06/10/2010
06/10/2010
03/03/2010
01/21/2010
01/13/2010
12/11/2009
12/08/2009
11/16/2009
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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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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 to school (mi)
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Monte Vista Street Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 224 0.33
Sycamore Grove School NR Private K-8 47 0.36
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.41
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.18
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Sycamore Grove School NR Private K-8 47 0.36
Arroyo Seco Museum Science 7 Public K-8 452 0.48
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.18
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.73
Los Angeles International Charter High School 1 Charter 9-12 147 0.81
Los Angeles International School 4 Charter 9-12 41 0.84

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Neighbors for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 159 South Avenue 53, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
124 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles 1,626 11/07/2016
5306 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 2,321 05/10/2022 $2,305,500
126 S Avenue 55, Los Angeles 7,117 11/22/2017
5307 Longfellow St, Los Angeles 1,500 07/07/2022
130 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles 1,092 05/20/2024
5420 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 16,000 07/13/2006
118 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles 1,462 09/29/1989 $152,000
135 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 1,963 02/20/2026 $1,150,000
5324 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 12/11/2024
5330 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 05/20/2008
147 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 10,414 10/20/2015 $2,650,000
141 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 1,158 04/06/2012
5321 Longfellow St, Los Angeles 882 07/19/2024
5317 Longfellow St, Los Angeles 614 10/25/2023 $635,000
122 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles 1,863 03/30/2021
5314 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 3,422 09/14/2015 $725,000
128 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles 2,240 10/02/2019
153 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 1,350 12/27/2002
119 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 2,954 09/13/2004 $550,005
105 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles 4,955 05/20/2008

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