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856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 - Property report

Also known as: 856 W 85th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.208

Sale price

$575,005

General Information

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Address
Primary address
856 W 85th St
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Alternate address(es)
858 1/2 W 85th St
858 3/4 W 85th St
858 W 85th St
Zip code
90044
Neighborhood
Vermont Knolls
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.
2,151
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1956
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Sales
Sale date
10/25/2004
Sale price
$575,005
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,649
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.208

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/25/2004 $575,005 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
09/28/1992 $228,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/29/2024 Grant Deed
(File correction)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/19/2019 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/31/2018 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/31/2018 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
05/29/2013 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/15/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/17/2012 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/24/2012 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/21/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/01/2010 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 856 West 85th 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
$11,649
Current property tax
$12,357
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$981,020
Land value
$739,324
Building value
$241,696

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $961,785 1.1874 $11,420 +0.95%
2024-2025 $942,927 1.1997 $11,312 +2.03%
2023-2024 $924,439 1.1994 $11,088 +4.97%
2022-2023 $906,314 1.1655 $10,563 +1.16%
2021-2022 $888,544 1.1752 $10,442 -1.06%
2020-2021 $879,434 1.200129 $10,554 +6.33%
2019-2020 $845,286 1.174279 $9,926 +0.14%
2018-2019 $828,713 1.196 $9,912 +2.26%
2017-2018 $812,465 1.193 $9,693 +3.96%
2016-2017 $796,536 1.1706 $9,324 +1.66%

Special assessments & penalties for 856 West 85th 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 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/26/2006
09/26/2006
05/18/2005
05/18/2005
05/18/2005

*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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Primary Center NR Public K 163 0.12
Manchester Avenue Elementary School 4 Public 1-6 556 0.21
St.Michael Elementary School NR Private K-8 299 0.25
KIPP Empower Academy 3 Charter K-4 564 0.38
KIPP Academy Of Opportunity 5 Charter 5-8 472 0.38
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.55
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.55
Loren Miller Elementary School 3 Public K-6 623 0.59
Marie Fegan Schools NR Private K-1 0 0.65
Toddler Tech University School NR Private K 0 0.79
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St.Michael Elementary School NR Private K-8 299 0.25
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles 7 Charter 6-10 182 0.31
KIPP Academy Of Opportunity 5 Charter 5-8 472 0.38
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.55
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School 1 Public 6-8 435 0.63
Mother Of Sorrows NR Private PK-8 251 0.88
St. Raphael Elementary School NR Private K-8 292 1.04
Family Gathering Basic Christian Educ Prep School NR Private K-12 47 1.12
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle 6 Charter 6-8 399 1.23
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 4 7 Charter 6-8 460 1.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Youth Opportunities Unlimited School 2 Public 9-12 42 0.08
Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles 7 Charter 6-10 182 0.31
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy 5 Charter 9-12 497 0.33
Frederick K.C. Price III School NR Private PK, K-12 176 0.55
Liberty High School NR Private 9-12 15 0.58
Ednovate - South LA College Prep NR Charter 9-12 327 0.63
Family Gathering Basic Christian Educ Prep School NR Private K-12 47 1.12
Pathways Community NR Charter 9-12 359 1.19
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy NR Private K-12 55 1.19
Academy For Multiligual Arts And Science At Mervyn M. Dymally High 2 Public 9-12 751 1.23

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

The development at 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 has a total of 2,151 square feet.

When was 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 last sold and what was the sale price?

856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was last sold on 10/25/2004 for $575,005.

What is the assessed value of 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 is currently assessed at $981,020.

What are the property taxes for 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

The property taxes for 856 West 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 total $11,648.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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