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2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Property Information

2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 2221 N Observatory Ave
Zip code 90027
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Los Feliz

Sales & Tax Overview for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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Sale date 02/09/1996
Sale price $238,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,036

Lot & Building Information for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,914
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.161
Units 1
Year built 1920
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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About 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027?

2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,914 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $403,259, the tax amount paid for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 is $4,788.

When was 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 last sold?

2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 was last sold in 10/15/2009.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/09/1996 $238,000
08/31/1994 $201,587
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/28/2013 Trust Deed 06/01/2028
10/15/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/09/1996 Deed
04/07/1995 Deed
08/31/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,788
Current property tax $5,036
Market value $403,259
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 2221 Observatory 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2221 Observatory 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 $403,259 1.1874 $4,788 +0.95%
2024-2025 $395,353 1.1997 $4,743 +2.03%
2023-2024 $387,602 1.1994 $4,649 +4.97%
2022-2023 $380,003 1.1655 $4,429 +1.16%
2021-2022 $372,553 1.1752 $4,378 -1.07%

Permits for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

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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)
Our Mother Of Good Counsel NR Private PK-8 95 0.48
Our Mother Of Good Counsel NR Private PK-8 95 0.48
Franklin Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 401 0.50
St. Lasimir NR Private K-8 0 0.61
St. Casimir Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Mother Of Good Counsel NR Private PK-8 95 0.48
St. Lasimir NR Private K-8 0 0.61
St. Casimir Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 0.61
Holy Trinity Academy NR Private K-8 102 0.63
Carroll Rees Academy and Arts NR Private K-12 0 0.88

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
John Marshall Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,950 0.55
Carroll Rees Academy and Arts NR Private K-12 0 0.88
Kids' World School, Inc. & Cornerstone Academy of Los Angeles NR Private K-12 64 1.15
Cornerstone Academy Of Los Angeles NR Private 5-12 33 1.15
Alex Pilibos Armenian NR Private K-12 682 1.20

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Neighbors for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 2221 Observatory Avenue, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2309 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 1,360 11/21/2018
2331 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 2,566 07/30/2025
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles
4560 Doran St, Los Angeles 5,000 02/24/1998 $960,000
4516 Doran St, Los Angeles 11,700 05/19/2016 $4,075,000
2321 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 1,767 04/28/2020
2337 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 2,844 01/17/2017
2217 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 3,831 05/22/2013
5475 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles 1,110 12/02/1994 $150,000
2227 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 2,690 07/15/2015
2325 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 3,281 04/10/2013
5471 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles 5,600 08/12/2011
2305 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 1,736 12/10/2010 $739,007
2715 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
5467 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles 11,985 01/11/2016
5447 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles 2,000 03/31/2023 $9,200,000
2231 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 1,636 07/08/2020 $2,000,000
2326 N Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles 3,962 09/23/2009 $2,075,020
5487 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles 9,600 12/02/1994 $150,000
2315 Observatory Ave, Los Angeles 1,749 02/13/2019 $1,995,000

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