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609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 - Property report

Also known as: 609 W 78th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.161

Sale price

$170,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
609 W 78th St
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Alternate address(es)
609 1/2 W 78th St
611 W 78th St
Zip code
90044
Neighborhood
Vermont Knolls
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.
1,908
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1914
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
09/06/2012
Sale price
$170,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,586
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.161

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/22/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
09/02/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
09/06/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
07/05/2011 Trustees Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
05/31/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/03/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/03/2006 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/28/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/01/2005 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/04/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 609 West 78th Street, 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
$2,586
Current property tax
$3,020
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$217,786
Land value
$211,386
Building value
$6,400

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $213,517 1.1874 $2,535 +0.95%
2024-2025 $209,331 1.1997 $2,511 +2.02%
2023-2024 $205,228 1.1994 $2,462 +4.97%
2022-2023 $201,205 1.1655 $2,345 +1.17%
2021-2022 $197,261 1.1752 $2,318 -1.07%
2020-2021 $195,239 1.200129 $2,343 +6.33%
2019-2020 $187,660 1.174279 $2,204 +0.14%
2018-2019 $183,981 1.196 $2,200 +2.26%
2017-2018 $180,374 1.193 $2,152 +2.10%
2016-2017 $176,838 1.1918 $2,108 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
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
06111 West Vector Mosquito

Permit information for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
03/13/2014
10/03/2012
04/13/2012
02/23/2012
02/23/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

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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)
Loren Miller Elementary School 3 Public K-6 623 0.23
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.52
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.52
KIPP Empower Academy 3 Charter K-4 564 0.52
Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary School 3 Public K-6 770 0.55
KIPP Academy Of Opportunity 5 Charter 5-8 472 0.56
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy 6 Public K-6 547 0.56
St. Raphael Elementary School NR Private K-8 292 0.58
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts, Mathematics And Science 2 Public K-6 470 0.67
Manchester Avenue Elementary School 4 Public 1-6 556 0.70
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.52
KIPP Academy Of Opportunity 5 Charter 5-8 472 0.56
St. Raphael Elementary School NR Private K-8 292 0.58
Family Gathering Basic Christian Educ Prep School NR Private K-12 47 0.71
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School 4 Public 7-8 858 0.77
St.Michael Elementary School NR Private K-8 299 0.83
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles 7 Charter 6-10 182 0.86
Mother Of Sorrows NR Private PK-8 251 0.98
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School 1 Public 6-8 435 1.21
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle 6 Charter 6-8 399 1.26
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.52
Youth Opportunities Unlimited School 2 Public 9-12 42 0.69
Family Gathering Basic Christian Educ Prep School NR Private K-12 47 0.71
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy 5 Charter 9-12 497 0.84
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles 7 Charter 6-10 182 0.86
John C. Fremont Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,027 0.87
John Hope Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 61 1.01
Liberty High School NR Private 9-12 15 1.05
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy NR Private K-12 55 1.07
Augustus F. Hawkins High B Community Health Advocates 1 Public 9-12 397 1.18

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

The development at 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 has a total of 1,908 square feet.

When was 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 last sold and what was the sale price?

609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was last sold on 09/06/2012 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 is currently assessed at $217,786.

What are the property taxes for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

The property taxes for 609 West 78th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 total $2,585.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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