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509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 - Property report

Also known as: 509 N Commonwealth Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1895

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$175,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
509 N Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Zip code
90004
Neighborhood
East Hollywood
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.
1,660
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1895
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
08/01/1989
Sale price
$175,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,977
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two-Family Dwellings (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/01/1989 $175,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/17/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/26/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/26/2010 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/22/2008 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/22/2008 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/22/2008 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/22/2008 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/24/2006 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
01/17/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
03/06/2000 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, 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
$3,977
Current property tax
$4,377
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$334,929
Land value
$287,100
Building value
$47,829

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $328,363 1.1874 $3,899 +0.95%
2024-2025 $321,925 1.1997 $3,862 +2.03%
2023-2024 $315,614 1.1994 $3,785 +4.97%
2022-2023 $309,427 1.1655 $3,606 +1.16%
2021-2022 $303,361 1.1752 $3,565 -1.07%
2020-2021 $300,251 1.200129 $3,603 +6.33%
2019-2020 $288,594 1.174279 $3,389 +0.14%
2018-2019 $282,936 1.196 $3,384 +2.26%
2017-2018 $277,389 1.193 $3,309 +2.10%
2016-2017 $271,951 1.1918 $3,241 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
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
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/21/2015
11/25/2002
10/18/2002

*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

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)
Dayton Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-5 259 0.20
Everest Value School NR Charter K-8 326 0.36
Blind Childrens Center, Inc. NR Private PK-K 32 0.39
Blind Childrens Center, Inc. NR Private PK-K 32 0.39
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary 8 Public K-5 592 0.42
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.55
Frank Del Olmo Elementary School 5 Public K-5 509 0.60
Lockwood Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-6 323 0.67
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 534 0.70
Mid-Wilshire Christian NR Private K-2 0 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Everest Value School NR Charter K-8 326 0.36
Virgil Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,017 0.44
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.55
Vista Charter Middle School 3 Charter 6-8 354 0.58
The Best Start Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 30 0.77
Camino Nuevo Kayne Siart 4 Charter K-8 669 0.80
Precious Blood NR Private K-8 125 0.87
St. Francis Of Assisi Elementary School NR Private K-8 89 0.93
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake 6 Charter K-8 715 0.95
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Elementary School NR Private K-8 172 1.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Camino Nuevo Dalzell Lance 6 Charter 9-12 465 0.23
Soledad Enrichment Action Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 759 0.29
Los Angeles Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 24 0.55
New Village Girls Academy 3 Charter 9-12 79 0.67
The Best Start Preparatory Academy NR Private K-12 30 0.77
California University Fce NR Private 9-12 85 0.82
DC Academy NR Private 9-12 24 1.01
Dream Center Academy NR Private 8-12 52 1.01
Rise Kohyang High 8 Charter 9-12 473 1.22
Harold McAlister High (Opportunity) School 2 Public 6-12 88 1.33

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Neighbors for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

505 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 533 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 503 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 510 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 515 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 523 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 3816 Clinton St, Los Angeles 3751 Middlebury St, Los Angeles 3757 Middlebury St, Los Angeles 516 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 560 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 539 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 556 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 527 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 506 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 557 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 561 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 542 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles 551 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 567 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

90010, Los Angeles County, CA 90018, Los Angeles County, CA 90019, Los Angeles County, CA 90020, Los Angeles County, CA 90027, Los Angeles County, CA 90029, Los Angeles County, CA 90036, Los Angeles County, CA 90038, Los Angeles County, CA 90057, Los Angeles County, CA 90071, Los Angeles County, CA 90079, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004?

The development at 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 was built in 1895.

What is the total square footage of 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004?

509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 has a total of 1,660 square feet.

When was 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 last sold and what was the sale price?

509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 was last sold on 08/01/1989 for $175,000.

What is the assessed value of 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004?

509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 is currently assessed at $328,363.

What are the property taxes for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004?

The property taxes for 509 North Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 total $3,898.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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