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947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 - Property report

Also known as: 947 Farnam St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.139

Sale price

$1,220,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
947 Farnam St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Zip code
90042
Neighborhood
Highland Park
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
901
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1924
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
12/16/2022
Sale price
$1,220,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,680
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.139

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
34 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/16/2022 $1,220,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
07/01/2014 $450,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/28/1998 $127,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/11/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/12/2024 Grant Deed
(File correction)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
12/16/2022 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/16/2022 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/14/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/31/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/13/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/29/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/20/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/17/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 947 Farnam Street, 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
$15,680
Current property tax
$15,899
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,320,564
Land value
$1,056,452
Building value
$264,112

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,294,672 1.1874 $15,373 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,269,287 1.1997 $15,228 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,244,400 1.1994 $14,925 +146.35%
2022-2023 $519,824 1.1655 $6,059 +1.16%
2021-2022 $509,632 1.1752 $5,989 -1.07%
2020-2021 $504,408 1.200129 $6,054 +6.33%
2019-2020 $484,822 1.174279 $5,693 +0.14%
2018-2019 $475,316 1.196 $5,685 +2.26%
2017-2018 $465,998 1.193 $5,559 +2.10%
2016-2017 $456,862 1.1918 $5,445 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 947 Farnam Street, 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
Permits

Permit information for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/17/2020
01/09/2004
03/20/2000

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buchanan Street Elementary School 4 Public K-5 291 0.29
Aldama Elementary School 4 Public K-5 371 0.47
Toland Way Elementary School 5 Public K-6 230 0.53
Monte Vista Street Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 224 0.81
Mt. Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-6 431 0.85
American Montessori Preschool And Elementary School NR Private K-8 17 0.87
American Montessori Preschool & Elementary NR Private PK-K 45 0.87
American Montessori Preschool & Elementary NR Private PK-K 45 0.87
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.88
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.88
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.66
American Montessori Preschool And Elementary School NR Private K-8 17 0.87
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.90
V.O. Eagle Rock Christian Academy NR Private K-7 14 0.91
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.92
Integrated Pathways To Knowledge NR Private K-12 0 1.00
Sycamore Grove School NR Private K-8 47 1.03
Arroyo Seco Museum Science 7 Public K-8 452 1.04
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 1.16
Puc Santa Rosa Charter Academy NR Charter 6-8 156 1.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highland Park Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 62 0.53
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.66
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.90
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.92
Integrated Pathways To Knowledge NR Private K-12 0 1.00
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 1.16
Optimist High School NR Private 7-12 54 1.52
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 1.54
Harvest Christian Academy-Pent NR Private PK, K-12 27 1.65
JUDSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NR Private K-12 84 1.78

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Neighbors for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA

922 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 942 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 914 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 952 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 939 Farnam St, Los Angeles 935 Farnam St, Los Angeles 926 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 932 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 959 Farnam St, Los Angeles 925 Farnam St, Los Angeles 946 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 949 Farnam St, Los Angeles 953 Farnam St, Los Angeles 911 Farnam St, Los Angeles 938 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 971 Farnam St, Los Angeles 943 Farnam St, Los Angeles 918 N Avenue 49, Los Angeles 963 Farnam St, Los Angeles 967 Farnam St, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA

90031, Los Angeles County, CA 90033, Los Angeles County, CA 90039, Los Angeles County, CA 90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90063, Los Angeles County, CA 90065, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91204, Los Angeles County, CA 91205, Los Angeles County, CA 91210, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

The development at 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has a total of 901 square feet.

When was 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 last sold and what was the sale price?

947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was last sold on 12/16/2022 for $1,220,000.

What is the assessed value of 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is currently assessed at $1,294,672.

What are the property taxes for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

The property taxes for 947 Farnam Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 total $15,372.

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