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121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles
Zip code 90042
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Highland Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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Sale date 11/10/2015
Sale price $775,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,441

Lot & Building Information for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

Building sqft 2,738
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103)
Acreage 0.207
Units 1
Year built 1906
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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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 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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About 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,738 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,094,277, the tax amount paid for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is $12,993.

When was 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was last sold in 11/10/2015 for $775,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/10/2015 $775,000
07/23/2001 $185,001
11/26/1997 $105,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/17/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
06/08/2021 Trust Deed
11/17/2015 Cancellation Notice of Default
11/10/2015 Trust Deed 12/01/2045
11/10/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/18/2015 Notice Default
03/28/2014 Notice of Trustees Sale
04/09/2012 Request Notice Default
06/17/2005 Trust Deed
06/22/2004 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,993
Current property tax $13,441
Market value $1,094,277
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 121 South Avenue 56, 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 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 121 South Avenue 56, 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 $1,094,277 1.1874 $12,993 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,072,832 1.1997 $12,871 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,051,797 1.1994 $12,615 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,031,174 1.1655 $12,018 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,010,956 1.1752 $11,881 -1.06%

Permits for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/28/2024
12/12/2017
11/08/2016
06/21/2016
05/25/2016
05/19/2016
05/19/2016
05/19/2016
02/01/2016
09/28/2005
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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)
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.26
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.26
Cdm Christian Elementary School NR Private K-6 33 0.30
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.30
Monte Vista Street Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 224 0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.30
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.30
St. Ignatius Of Loyola Elementary School NR Private PK-8 202 0.39
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.61

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.30
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.61
Los Angeles International Charter High School 1 Charter 9-12 147 0.70
Los Angeles International School 4 Charter 9-12 41 0.73

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Neighbors for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 121 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
134 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 2,000 12/08/2006
5636 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 12,459 10/17/1996
310 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 1,892 07/18/2006
312 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 3,568 12/16/2015 $260,000
5610 Media Dr, Los Angeles 1,311 02/12/2018
5620 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 3,000 05/06/2024
135 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 1,784 08/05/1996
5612 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 6,400 06/18/2015
5626 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 5,453 05/06/2024
5618 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 2,400 11/19/2004
301 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 788 12/14/2001
133 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 2,600 11/13/2019
128 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 3,360 03/15/2006
140 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 1,400 05/03/2022
260 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles 11,138 10/11/2013 $1,540,000
305 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 896 04/16/2021 $912,000
201 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 1,325 01/08/2021
205 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 1,567 04/18/2018
5600 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles 21,611 03/20/2025 $6,990,000
311 S Avenue 56, Los Angeles 3,467 09/13/2013 $548,000

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