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256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Property Information

256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles
Zip code 90004
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Windsor Square

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 09/17/2009
Sale price $1,750,017
Arm's length
Current property tax $27,897

Lot & Building Information for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 2,903
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.234
Units 1
Year built 1914
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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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 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004?

256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,903 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,304,105, the tax amount paid for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 is $27,358.

When was 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 was last sold in 09/17/2009 for $1,750,017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/17/2009 $1,750,017
02/24/2005 $1,500,015
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/13/2011 Trust Deed
09/17/2009 Trust Deed
09/17/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/24/2005 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $27,359
Current property tax $27,897
Market value $2,304,105
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, 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
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, 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 $2,304,105 1.1874 $27,359 +0.95%
2024-2025 $2,258,928 1.1997 $27,100 +2.03%
2023-2024 $2,214,636 1.1994 $26,562 +4.97%
2022-2023 $2,171,213 1.1655 $25,305 +1.16%
2021-2022 $2,128,641 1.1752 $25,016 -1.06%

Permits for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/08/2019
02/10/2009
12/01/2008
02/15/2008
01/23/2008
10/30/2007
10/09/2007
10/09/2007
06/19/2007
12/19/2006
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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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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, X (See more on map)
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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)
St. Brendan NR Private K-8 303 0.29
Charles H. Kim Elementary School 8 Public K-5 467 0.40
Enopi Academy NR Private PK, K-6 87 0.47
Enopi Academy NR Private PK, K-6 87 0.47
St. James Episcopal School NR Private PK-6 374 0.51

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Brendan NR Private K-8 303 0.29
Gabriele Academy International NR Private 1-12 14 0.53
Marlborough School NR Private 7-12 546 0.66
Magnolia Science Academy 6 School 7 Charter 6-8 91 0.77
Page Private School - Hancock Park NR Private PK-7 106 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gabriele Academy International NR Private 1-12 14 0.53
Marlborough School NR Private 7-12 546 0.66
Rfk Community Schools-Los Angeles High School Of The Arts 5 Public 9-12 437 1.22
Rfk Community Schools- For The Visual Arts And Humanities 5 Public 9-12 489 1.22
Rfk Community Schools-Ambassador-Global Leadership 3 Public 6-12 548 1.22

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Neighbors for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 256 South Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
226 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,431 07/11/2011
257 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 2,784 01/05/2011
239 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,414 08/29/2017
227 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 2,919 09/05/2002
214 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,539 03/03/2025
203 S Wilton Pl, Los Angeles 2,918 07/16/2012
263 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,127 08/15/2014
251 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,528 12/27/2011
233 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,892 10/24/2025 $2,700,000
208 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,130 01/23/2019
268 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 5,328 03/10/2025 $3,294,500
221 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 2,624 04/12/2023
220 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 4,082 08/14/2020 $4,566,000
215 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 2,882 03/22/2018
248 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 4,141 08/29/2023 $6,160,000
232 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,027 09/28/2017
262 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,232 12/18/2019
269 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 3,456 05/28/1997 $422,000
202 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 07/03/2014 $2,690,000
245 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles 2,803 06/26/2024

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