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12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 - Property report

Also known as: 12217 Defiance Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1946

Acreage

0.124

Sale price

$125,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
12217 Defiance Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Zip code
90059
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,036
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1946
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
01/14/1992
Sale price
$125,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,592
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residence (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.124

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Compton Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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

Sales history for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/1992 $125,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/25/2019 Lien Voluntary
Notice		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/30/2007 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/25/1996 Deed XXXXXXXX, X X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX
01/14/1992 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 12217 Defiance 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,592
Current property tax
$4,881
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$225,427
Land value
$129,848
Building value
$95,579

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $225,427 1.15 $2,592 -0.20%
2024-2025 $221,007 1.1753 $2,597 +1.36%
2023-2024 $216,674 1.1827 $2,563 +8.55%
2022-2023 $212,426 1.1113 $2,361 -2.57%
2021-2022 $208,261 1.1636 $2,423 +2.32%
2020-2021 $206,127 1.148816 $2,368 +2.89%
2019-2020 $198,124 1.161678 $2,302 +1.54%
2018-2019 $194,240 1.1669 $2,267 +3.63%
2017-2018 $190,433 1.1486 $2,187 +1.76%
2016-2017 $186,700 1.1514 $2,150 +6.47%

Special assessments & penalties for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
00311 County Library Services
06201 County Sanitation District #1
03361 Firestone Garbage Disposal District
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
09628 Los Angeles County Energy Program Cafirst
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carver Elementary School 6 Public K-8 335 0.37
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School 7 Public K-6 353 0.44
Watts Christian School NR Private K-1 0 0.78
Martin Luther King Elementary School 4 Public K-6 326 0.85
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 10 0.88
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private K-12 153 0.89
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private PK-8 94 0.89
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private PK-8 94 0.89
Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-8 464 0.90
Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School 2 Public K-5 441 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carver Elementary School 6 Public K-8 335 0.37
Willowbrook Middle School 10 Public 6-8 286 0.52
Christian New Life Academy NR Private K-8 10 0.88
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private K-12 153 0.89
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private PK-8 94 0.89
Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-8 464 0.90
Resolute Academy Charter NR Charter 5-8 191 0.94
Bunche Middle School 5 Public 6-8 365 1.03
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle NR Charter 6-8 472 1.11
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-8 261 1.13
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
King/Drew Medical Magnet High School 9 Public 9-12 1,343 0.19
Compton Early College High 10 Public 9-12 567 0.52
Centennial High School 4 Public 9-12 929 0.64
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy NR Private 10-12 52 0.77
Los Angeles Adventist Academy NR Private K-12 153 0.89
Verbum Dei High School NR Private 9-12 340 1.04
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy 7 Charter 9-12 572 1.10
New Designs Charter School-Watts 4 Charter 6-12 255 1.15
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center NR Public 0 1.23
World Literacy Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.24

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Neighbors for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

12213 Defiance Ave, Los Angeles 11830 Bandera St, Los Angeles 11800 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles 1627 E 122nd St, Los Angeles 12207 Defiance Ave, Los Angeles 11833 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles 1623 E 123rd St, Los Angeles 12130 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 1617 E 123rd St, Los Angeles 12126 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 12214 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 11808 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles 11835 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles 12201 Defiance Ave, Los Angeles 11830 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles 1613 E 123rd St, Los Angeles 1605 E 123rd St, Los Angeles 12208 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 12202 Compton Ave, Los Angeles 12136 Compton Ave, Los Angeles

Nearby ZIP codes for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

90001, Los Angeles County, CA 90003, Los Angeles County, CA 90011, Los Angeles County, CA 90047, Los Angeles County, CA 90058, Los Angeles County, CA 90061, Los Angeles County, CA 90221, Los Angeles County, CA 90255, Los Angeles County, CA 90262, Los Angeles County, CA 90280, Los Angeles County, CA 90723, Los Angeles County, CA 90747, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059?

The development at 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 was built in 1946.

What is the total square footage of 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059?

12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 has a total of 1,036 square feet.

When was 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 last sold and what was the sale price?

12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 was last sold on 01/14/1992 for $125,000.

What is the assessed value of 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059?

12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 is currently assessed at $225,427.

What are the property taxes for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059?

The property taxes for 12217 Defiance Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 total $2,592.

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