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5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 5159 E Buchanan St
Zip code 90042
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Highland Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 03/26/2009
Sale price $320,003
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,096

Lot & Building Information for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 884
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.086
Units 1
Year built 1926
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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About 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1926 and has a total of 884 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $420,310, the tax amount paid for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is $4,990.

When was 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was last sold in 03/26/2009 for $320,003.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/26/2009 $320,003

Title Documents for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/11/2022 Trust Deed 02/01/2052
11/19/2012 Notice of Trustees Sale
03/26/2009 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/26/2009 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,991
Current property tax $5,096
Market value $420,310
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5159 Buchanan Street, 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 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5159 Buchanan Street, 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 $420,310 1.1874 $4,991 +0.95%
2024-2025 $412,070 1.1997 $4,944 +2.03%
2023-2024 $403,991 1.1994 $4,845 +4.97%
2022-2023 $396,070 1.1655 $4,616 +1.17%
2021-2022 $388,305 1.1752 $4,563 -1.07%

Permits for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Buchanan Street Elementary School 4 Public K-5 291 0.20
Yorkdale Elementary School 4 Public K-5 200 0.54
Aldama Elementary School 4 Public K-5 371 0.64
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.68
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.33
St. Ignatius Of Loyola Elementary School NR Private PK-8 202 0.80
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.84
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.91
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Highland Park Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 62 0.17
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.33
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.84
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 0.92
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.01

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Neighbors for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 5159 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5149 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 1,619 12/01/2000 $245,002
5121 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 1,359 04/19/2023 $1,410,000
5153 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 884 11/25/2020
5145 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 716 03/11/2013
5246 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,225 11/18/2025
1211 N Avenue 52, Los Angeles 884 07/21/1992 $154,000
5234 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,078 10/01/2013
5129 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 828 12/05/2008 $325,000
5154 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 4,125 05/07/2020
5260 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 10,322 02/10/1999 $593,000
5238 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,042 07/17/2024
5230 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,328 10/03/2017
5222 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 834 03/15/1999 $120,000
5137 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 832 03/31/2026 $525,000
5141 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 1,350 01/12/2022
5133 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 1,228 12/30/2015
5160 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 4,075 02/01/2005
5242 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,008 05/23/2025
5226 Lincoln Ave, Los Angeles 1,382 12/24/2013 $590,000
5125 Buchanan St, Los Angeles 1,754 03/03/2026 $1,250,000

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