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5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Property Information

5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 5509 W Romaine St
5509 1/2 W Romaine St
5511 W Romaine St
Zip code 90038
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Hollywood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 08/18/2023
Sale price $1,200,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,455

Lot & Building Information for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 2,072
Total sqft 3,426
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.161
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1922
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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About 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038?

5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 was built in 1922 and has a total of 2,072 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,248,480, the tax amount paid for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 is $14,824.

When was 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 was last sold in 08/18/2023 for $1,200,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/18/2023 $1,200,000

Title Documents for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/18/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
09/01/2053
08/18/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/28/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/29/2011 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
03/03/2005 Trust Deed
04/18/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,824
Current property tax $15,455
Market value $1,248,480
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5509 Romaine 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
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 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5509 Romaine 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 $1,248,480 1.1874 $14,824 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,224,000 1.1997 $14,684 +382.26%
2023-2024 $253,867 1.1994 $3,045 +4.97%
2022-2023 $248,890 1.1655 $2,901 +1.14%
2021-2022 $244,010 1.1752 $2,868 -1.05%

Permits for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/19/2024
09/20/2023
08/11/2023
08/11/2023
04/24/2013
11/30/2001
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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)
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School 6 Charter K-6 779 0.21
Hollywood Elementary 3 Public K-5 193 0.46
Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood 6 Charter K-5 428 0.54
Kingsley Elementary School 4 Public K-5 308 0.55
Van Ness Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 176 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 59 0.46
Joseph Le Conte Middle School 3 Public 6-8 659 0.54
Apex Academy 3 Charter 7-12 281 0.54
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Elementary School NR Private K-8 172 0.79
Page Private School - Hancock Park NR Private PK-7 106 0.88

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 59 0.46
STEM Academy at Bernstein High 7 Public 9-12 588 0.51
Helen Bernstein High School 2 Public 9-12 692 0.51
Apex Academy 3 Charter 7-12 281 0.54
The School Of Los Angeles NR Private 6-12 44 0.91

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Neighbors for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 5509 Romaine Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5554 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 3,844 12/20/2016
5547 Romaine St, Los Angeles 1,532 04/19/2022
5536 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 31,312 12/07/2006
5503 Romaine St, Los Angeles 14,682 05/12/2025 $2,775,000
5522 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 13,724 11/30/2012 $1,646,500
5521 Romaine St, Los Angeles 2,120 01/06/2022
1060 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles 1,984 04/05/2023
5507 Romaine St, Los Angeles 2,582 06/01/2006
5548 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 3,706 12/20/2016
5537 Romaine St, Los Angeles 736 07/21/2015
1051 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 7,008 01/06/2026
1024 N Wilton Pl, Los Angeles 1,836 01/31/2008
5526 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 2,432 01/07/2025
5542 Sierra Vista Ave, Los Angeles 29,858 01/20/2006
5533 Romaine St, Los Angeles 6,160 05/09/2023
1020 N Wilton Pl, Los Angeles 1,347 02/22/2021
5517 Romaine St, Los Angeles 1,540 12/17/2021
5527 Romaine St, Los Angeles 6,160 05/09/2023
5541 Romaine St, Los Angeles 1,484 06/23/2023
1010 N Wilton Pl, Los Angeles 4,039 02/23/2022

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