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556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 - Property report

Also known as: 556 N Garfield Ave

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.101

Sale price

$475,004

General Information

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Address
Primary address
556 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
Zip code
90640
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Montebello

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,936
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1954
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
10/10/2003
Sale price
$475,004
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,396
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.101

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
33 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Montebello Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA

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

Sales history for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/10/2003 $475,004 XXXXXXXXX, X & X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
01/25/1989 $190,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/06/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2018 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/04/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/04/2018 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/02/2015 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/19/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/26/2005 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/10/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, X & X XXXXXX XXXXX
02/07/2003 Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
02/01/1999 Deed XXXXXXXX, X X & X X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, 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
$9,396
Current property tax
$12,605
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$703,637
Land value
$313,589
Building value
$389,028

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $689,861 1.3354 $9,212 +1.06%
2024-2025 $676,355 1.3478 $9,116 +0.02%
2023-2024 $663,114 1.3744 $9,114 +3.53%
2022-2023 $650,132 1.354 $8,803 +3.42%
2021-2022 $637,405 1.3354 $8,512 +0.79%
2020-2021 $630,881 1.3386 $8,445 +5.37%
2019-2020 $606,423 1.321605 $8,015 -2.80%
2018-2019 $594,553 1.3868 $8,245 +2.31%
2017-2018 $582,916 1.3825 $8,059 +1.86%
2016-2017 $571,507 1.3844 $7,912 +6.13%

Special assessments & penalties for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA

Code Description Tax levied
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06202 County Sanitation District #2
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
21660 Montebello Rubbish Fee
21680 Montebello Stormwater
31506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #13
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA

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Montebello residential market stats

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Median sale price

$782,000

-8.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$575

6.7% 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
0.2, X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grace Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 15 0.32
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School NR Private PK-8 405 0.53
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School NR Private PK-8 405 0.53
Wilcox Elementary School 6 Public K-5 479 0.56
Schurr Community Adult NR Public 0 0.57
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School 4 Public K-5 524 0.63
Montebello Park Elementary School 3 Public K-5 388 0.77
Montebello Adult NR Public 0 0.77
Bella Vista Elementary School 5 Public K-5 493 0.81
St. John's Lutheran School NR Private K-6 0 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grace Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 15 0.32
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School NR Private PK-8 405 0.53
Eastmont Intermediate School 5 Public 6-8 618 0.57
Schurr Community Adult NR Public 0 0.57
Montebello Adult NR Public 0 0.77
Montebello Intermediate School 6 Public 6-8 796 1.12
Macy Intermediate School 6 Public 6-8 526 1.15
St Alphonsus Elementary NR Private PK-8 109 1.23
St. Alphonsus School NR Private K-8 118 1.30
St. Benedict Elementary School NR Private K-8 472 1.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grace Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 15 0.32
Cantwell--Sacred Heart of Mary High School NR Private 9-12 391 0.50
Schurr Community Adult NR Public 0 0.57
Schurr High School 4 Public 9-12 2,224 0.64
Montebello Adult NR Public 0 0.77
Montebello High School 3 Public 9-12 2,054 0.79
James A. Garfield Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 2,247 1.49
Applied Technology Center 4 Public 9-12 423 1.56
Monterey Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 41 1.57
Montebello Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 30 1.67

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640?

The development at 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640?

556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 has a total of 2,936 square feet.

When was 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 last sold and what was the sale price?

556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 was last sold on 10/10/2003 for $475,004.

What is the assessed value of 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640?

556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 is currently assessed at $703,637.

What are the property taxes for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640?

The property taxes for 556 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 total $9,396.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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