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5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 - Property report

Also known as: 5738 Buchanan St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1923

Acreage

0.128

Sale price

$133,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5738 Buchanan 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
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,248
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1923
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
11/30/1994
Sale price
$133,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,502
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.128

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
59 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/1994 $133,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/02/1994 $139,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
12/02/1991 $19,363 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/31/2022 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/21/2020 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
XXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/24/2015 Financing Statement XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2011 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/01/1994 Deed XXX, XX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX XX
11/30/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X
08/02/1994 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX
12/02/1991 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
06/07/1988 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX & XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5738 Buchanan 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
$3,502
Current property tax
$3,725
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$294,892
Land value
$230,663
Building value
$64,229

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $289,111 1.1874 $3,433 +0.95%
2024-2025 $283,443 1.1997 $3,400 +2.03%
2023-2024 $277,886 1.1994 $3,333 +4.97%
2022-2023 $272,439 1.1655 $3,175 +1.16%
2021-2022 $267,098 1.1752 $3,139 -1.06%
2020-2021 $264,361 1.200129 $3,173 +6.33%
2019-2020 $254,097 1.174279 $2,984 +0.14%
2018-2019 $249,115 1.196 $2,980 +2.26%
2017-2018 $244,232 1.193 $2,914 +2.10%
2016-2017 $239,444 1.1918 $2,854 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5738 Buchanan 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

Permit information for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
01/21/2026
03/11/2015
07/01/2005

*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
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yorkdale Elementary School 4 Public K-5 200 0.27
St. Ignatius Of Loyola Elementary School NR Private PK-8 202 0.27
St. Ignatius Of Loyola Elementary School NR Private PK-8 202 0.27
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.42
Cdm Christian Elementary School NR Private K-6 33 0.42
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.46
Richard Riordan Primary Center NR Public PK, K-5 127 0.46
The Academy of Our Lady NR Private K-8 9 0.58
Garvanza Elementary School 7 Public K-5 245 0.58
Monte Vista Street Elementary School 3 Public 2-5 224 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Ignatius Of Loyola Elementary School NR Private PK-8 202 0.27
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.37
CDM Christian Elementary School NR Private K-9 20 0.42
Luther Burbank Middle School 6 Public 6-8 904 0.56
The Academy of Our Lady NR Private K-8 9 0.58
Good Shepherd Lutheran NR Private PK-8 118 0.58
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.73
Optimist High School NR Private 7-12 54 0.80
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 0.83
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 1.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 0.37
Highland Park Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 62 0.48
Academia Avance Charter 1 Charter 6-12 256 0.73
Optimist High School NR Private 7-12 54 0.80
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 0.83
Hillside Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.05
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.08
Los Angeles International Charter High School 1 Charter 9-12 147 1.17
Los Angeles International School 4 Charter 9-12 41 1.18
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 1.25

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

The development at 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has a total of 1,248 square feet.

When was 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 last sold and what was the sale price?

5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was last sold on 11/30/1994 for $133,000.

What is the assessed value of 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is currently assessed at $289,111.

What are the property taxes for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042?

The property taxes for 5738 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 total $3,432.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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