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5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 - Property report

Also known as: 5540 1/2 W Carlton Way

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1909

Acreage

0.21

Sale price

$2,000,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5540 Carlton Way
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Alternate address(es)
5540 1/2 W Carlton Way
5540 W Carlton Way
5542 W Carlton Way
Zip code
90028
Neighborhood
Hollywood
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,170
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1909
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
08/29/2017
Sale price
$2,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$27,562
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R4)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.21

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/29/2017 $2,000,000 XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
03/21/1990 $225,000 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/01/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
06/01/2021 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX
10/02/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/29/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/29/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/24/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/26/2012 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/13/2011 Deed
(Reverse reappraisal - 710 TXN only - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
07/09/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/12/2009 Trust Deed XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$27,562
Current property tax
$28,242
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,321,166
Land value
$1,856,934
Building value
$464,232

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,321,166 1.1874 $27,562 +0.95%
2024-2025 $2,275,654 1.1997 $27,301 +2.03%
2023-2024 $2,231,034 1.1994 $26,759 +4.97%
2022-2023 $2,187,289 1.1655 $25,493 +1.16%
2021-2022 $2,144,402 1.1752 $25,201 -1.06%
2020-2021 $2,122,415 1.200129 $25,472 +6.33%
2019-2020 $2,040,000 1.174279 $23,955 +0.14%
2018-2019 $2,000,000 1.196 $23,921 +257.05%
2017-2018 $561,560 1.193 $6,700 +2.10%
2016-2017 $550,550 1.1918 $6,562 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5540 Carlton Way, 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 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
07/01/2011
08/06/2004
06/18/2004
04/16/2004
02/25/2002

*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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Risk

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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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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 (miles)
Grant Elementary School 5 Public K-6 407 0.15
Harvard Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 42 0.49
Harvard Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 42 0.49
Citizens of the World Charter School Hollywood 6 Charter K-5 428 0.54
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 159 0.69
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 0.69
Pacific Southwest Lutheran Learning Center NR Private K-8 0 0.72
Progressive Student Learning Academy NR Private K-8 10 0.73
Kingsley Elementary School 4 Public K-5 308 0.74
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School 6 Charter K-6 779 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Apex Academy 3 Charter 7-12 281 0.35
Dennison Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.39
Immaculate Heart High And Middle School NR Private 6-12 687 0.42
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 59 0.44
Joseph Le Conte Middle School 3 Public 6-8 659 0.53
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 0.69
Pacific Southwest Lutheran Learning Center NR Private K-8 0 0.72
Progressive Student Learning Academy NR Private K-8 10 0.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Helen Bernstein High School 2 Public 9-12 692 0.34
STEM Academy at Bernstein High 7 Public 9-12 588 0.34
Apex Academy 3 Charter 7-12 281 0.35
Dennison Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.39
Immaculate Heart High And Middle School NR Private 6-12 687 0.42
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 59 0.44
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 0.69
Canyon Oaks School NR Private 11 4 0.95
Mary's Schoolhouse NR Private K-7, 12 0 1.01

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Neighbors for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA

5522 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5552 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5517 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 1615 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 5527 Harold Way, Los Angeles 5546 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5556 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 5535 Harold Way, Los Angeles 5523 Harold Way, Los Angeles 1617 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 1655 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 5555 Harold Way, Los Angeles 5525 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 1657 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 5530 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5529 Harold Way, Los Angeles 5536 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5526 Carlton Way, Los Angeles 5525 Harold Way, Los Angeles 5516 Carlton Way, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA

90004, Los Angeles County, 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 91506, Los Angeles County, CA 91602, Los Angeles County, CA 91608, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028?

The development at 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 was built in 1909.

What is the total square footage of 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028?

5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 has a total of 2,170 square feet.

When was 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 last sold and what was the sale price?

5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 was last sold on 08/29/2017 for $2,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028?

5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 is currently assessed at $2,321,166.

What are the property taxes for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028?

The property taxes for 5540 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028 total $27,561.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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