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5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Property Information

5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 5253 W Fountain Ave
5255 W Fountain Ave
5257 W Fountain Ave
Zip code 90029
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood East Hollywood

Sales & Tax Overview for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 01/29/2019
Sale price $1,350,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $19,603

Lot & Building Information for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,738
Total sqft 3,042
Building class Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)
Acreage 0.234
Buildings on lot 2
Units 3
Year built 1919
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029?

5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 was built in 1919 and has a total of 1,738 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,579,850, the tax amount paid for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 is $18,759.

When was 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 last sold?

5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 was last sold in 07/07/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2019 $1,350,000
10/03/2000 $245,002
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/07/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/22/2021 Trust Deed 08/01/2051
07/22/2021 Quitclaim Deed
01/29/2019 Trust Deed
01/29/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/29/2019 Quitclaim Deed
02/03/2014 Trust Deed 02/01/2044
10/03/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $18,759
Current property tax $19,603
Market value $1,579,850
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5253 Fountain 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
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

Assessment History for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5253 Fountain 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 $1,579,850 1.1874 $18,759 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,548,875 1.1997 $18,582 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,518,506 1.1994 $18,213 +7.96%
2022-2023 $1,447,470 1.1655 $16,870 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,419,089 1.1752 $16,677 -1.06%

Permits for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
08/31/2011
09/26/2002
05/06/1997
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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)
Harvard Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 42 0.04
Harvard Preschool & Kindergarten NR Private PK-K 42 0.04
Kingsley Elementary School 4 Public K-5 308 0.27
Ramona Elementary School 4 Public K-5 279 0.33
Pacific Southwest Lutheran Learning Center NR Private K-8 0 0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Pacific Southwest Lutheran Learning Center NR Private K-8 0 0.39
Progressive Student Learning Academy NR Private K-8 10 0.40
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 0.46
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Elementary School NR Private K-8 172 0.48
Mary's Schoolhouse NR Private K-7, 12 0 0.57

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 0.46
Canyon Oaks School NR Private 11 4 0.53
Mary's Schoolhouse NR Private K-7, 12 0 0.57
Helen Bernstein High School 2 Public 9-12 692 0.57
STEM Academy at Bernstein High 7 Public 9-12 588 0.57

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Neighbors for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 5253 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1344 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 1,196 11/28/2007
5216 DE Longpre Ave, Los Angeles 4,650 10/21/2008
1301 N Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles 1,334 02/19/2026
5234 DE Longpre Ave, Los Angeles 3,328 11/20/2019 $1,480,000
1312 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 1,132 12/11/2020 $885,000
1331 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 3,600 03/23/2021
1321 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 9,515 08/29/2017
5228 DE Longpre Ave, Los Angeles 1,118 04/01/2022
1308 N Hobart Blvd, Los Angeles 1,580 09/05/1997 $128,000
1307 N Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles 1,989 01/25/2006
1321 N Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles 8,039
5285 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles 3,768 10/03/2022
5244 DE Longpre Ave, Los Angeles 1,832 03/19/2002 $230,002
5240 DE Longpre Ave, Los Angeles 3,658 12/18/2013
1315 N Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles 1,820 08/09/2021 $1,310,000
1344 N Hobart Blvd, Los Angeles 88,005 02/26/2020 $48,000,000
5291 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles 5,760 02/17/2012
1340 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 1,196 06/11/2021 $930,000
5235 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles 1,392 06/18/2025
1329 N Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles 1,394 08/12/2016

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