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4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 - Property report

Also known as: 4888 Ruth Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1937

Acreage

0.236

Sale price

$210,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4888 Ruth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Zip code
90041
Neighborhood
Eagle Rock
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,410
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1937
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/19/1988
Sale price
$210,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,868
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.236

Area overview

Walk score
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/19/1988 $210,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XX XXXXX XXXX
04/14/1988 $160,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/13/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX X XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/13/2013 Corrective Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX X XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/19/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
07/19/1988 Deed XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XX XXXXX
04/14/1988 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 4888 Ruth 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
$4,868
Current property tax
$5,273
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$409,955
Land value
$245,979
Building value
$163,976

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $401,917 1.1874 $4,772 +0.95%
2024-2025 $394,037 1.1997 $4,727 +2.03%
2023-2024 $386,312 1.1994 $4,633 +4.97%
2022-2023 $378,739 1.1655 $4,414 +1.15%
2021-2022 $371,314 1.1752 $4,364 -1.06%
2020-2021 $367,507 1.200129 $4,411 +6.33%
2019-2020 $353,239 1.174279 $4,148 +0.14%
2018-2019 $346,314 1.196 $4,142 +2.26%
2017-2018 $339,524 1.193 $4,051 +2.10%
2016-2017 $332,868 1.1918 $3,967 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 4888 Ruth 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
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

Permit information for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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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
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)
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet 7 Public K-6 298 0.26
Celerity Rolas Charter NR Charter K-8 309 0.45
JUDSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NR Private K-12 84 0.45
Dahlia Heights Elementary School 8 Public K-6 376 0.50
Annandale Elementary School 3 Public K-5 118 0.57
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-6 9 0.75
PUC International Preparatory Academy NR Charter K-8 84 0.92
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 1.03
Yorkdale Elementary School 4 Public K-5 200 1.04
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 0.23
Celerity Rolas Charter NR Charter K-8 309 0.45
JUDSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NR Private K-12 84 0.45
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.50
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.50
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.50
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 0.52
Optimist High School NR Private 7-12 54 0.54
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 0.83
PUC International Preparatory Academy NR Charter K-8 84 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 0.23
JUDSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NR Private K-12 84 0.45
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.50
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.50
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.50
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 0.52
Optimist High School NR Private 7-12 54 0.54
Eagle Rock High School 7 Public 7-12 2,069 0.83
Highland Park Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 62 1.40
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 5 Public 6-12 1,389 1.45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041?

The development at 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 was built in 1937.

What is the total square footage of 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041?

4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 has a total of 2,410 square feet.

When was 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 last sold and what was the sale price?

4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 was last sold on 07/19/1988 for $210,000.

What is the assessed value of 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041?

4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 is currently assessed at $401,917.

What are the property taxes for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041?

The property taxes for 4888 Ruth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041 total $4,772.

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