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538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Property Information

538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles
Alternate address(es) 538 1/2 W 97th St
Zip code 90044
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Vermont Vista

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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Sale date 11/14/2025
Sale price $995,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,053

Lot & Building Information for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

Building sqft 1,434
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.128
Units 1
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
63 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
57 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
72 /100. Very Bikeable

Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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About 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044?

538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,434 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $846,600, the tax amount paid for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 is $10,052.

When was 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 was last sold in 11/14/2025 for $995,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/14/2025 $995,000
09/18/2024 $830,000
05/14/2002 $239,002
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


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Title Documents for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/21/2026 Release Government Lien
11/14/2025 Trust Deed 12/01/2055
11/14/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
04/02/2025 Lien Voluntary
Notice		 09/02/2045
09/18/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 10/01/2054
09/18/2024 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
09/18/2024 Cancellation Notice
04/08/2022 Trust Deed 05/01/2042
01/11/2018 Termination Financing Statement
03/10/2016 Financing Statement
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,053
Current property tax $12,053
Market value $846,600
Tax per sqft $7

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
09622 California Statewide Communities Development Authority
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
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Assessment History for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 West 97th Street, 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 $846,600 1.1874 $10,053 +137.34%
2024-2025 $353,052 1.1997 $4,236 +2.03%
2023-2024 $346,131 1.1994 $4,151 +4.97%
2022-2023 $339,345 1.1655 $3,955 +1.15%
2021-2022 $332,692 1.1752 $3,910 -1.06%
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Permits for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/14/2025
07/30/2022
07/14/2022
12/22/2015
12/17/2007
12/17/2007
03/12/2002
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$995,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$650
-3.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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 (miles)
Charles W. Barrett Elementary School 4 Public K-5 550 0.18
Watts Learning Center 7 Charter K-5 350 0.32
Sheenway School and Culture Center NR Private 1-7 7 0.39
Sheenway School and Culture Center NR Private 1-5 0 0.40
Rdb Academy -(Reading Daily Books) A School For Learning NR Private K-10 15 0.47
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School 1 Public 6-8 435 0.34
Sheenway School and Culture Center NR Private 1-7 7 0.39
Rdb Academy -(Reading Daily Books) A School For Learning NR Private K-10 15 0.47
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 4 7 Charter 6-8 460 0.57
New Langston Hughes Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.68
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ednovate - South LA College Prep NR Charter 9-12 327 0.34
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School 8 Charter 9-12 608 0.41
Liberty High School NR Private 9-12 15 0.41
Rdb Academy -(Reading Daily Books) A School For Learning NR Private K-10 15 0.47
New Langston Hughes Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.68
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Neighbors for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles

Here are the neighbors for 538 West 97th Street, Los Angeles.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
557 W 98th St, Los Angeles 966 11/30/2016
554 W 97th St, Los Angeles 02/06/2013
530 W 97th St, Los Angeles 2,496 04/25/2014 $350,000
522 W 97th St, Los Angeles 792 11/05/2014
537 W 98th St, Los Angeles 965 04/25/2007
534 W 97th St, Los Angeles 1,307 06/26/2014
518 W 97th St, Los Angeles 1,100 09/21/2018 $477,000
541 W 98th St, Los Angeles 965 08/02/1999 $107,001
526 W 97th St, Los Angeles 872 08/12/1999
506 W 97th St, Los Angeles 753 09/08/2021
553 W 98th St, Los Angeles 1,198 08/24/2004
545 W 98th St, Los Angeles 1,312 06/19/2008
510 W 97th St, Los Angeles 1,805
546 W 97th St, Los Angeles 1,177
550 W 97th St, Los Angeles 928
549 W 98th St, Los Angeles 965 04/03/2023
514 W 97th St, Los Angeles 1,482 07/02/2021 $570,000
9711 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 1,800 06/06/2011 $180,000
542 W 97th St, Los Angeles 872 09/26/1990 $95,000
533 W 98th St, Los Angeles 1,445 11/12/2024
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