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521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 Property Information

521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello
Alternate address(es) 521 Poplar Ave
Zip code 90640
County Los Angeles
Municipality Montebello

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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Sale date 10/01/2021
Sale price $740,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,463

Lot & Building Information for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

Building sqft 1,318
Total sqft 1,918
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.164
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1946
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
Weed hazard No
School district Montebello Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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About 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640?

521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 was built in 1946 and has a total of 1,318 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $800,998, the tax amount paid for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 is $10,696.

When was 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 last sold and what was the last sale price?

521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 was last sold in 10/01/2021 for $740,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/01/2021 $740,000
11/27/2013 $395,000
12/16/1988 $220,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/01/2021 Trust Deed
10/01/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/28/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/27/2013 Trust Deed 12/01/2043
11/27/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/15/2006 Trust Deed
03/15/2006 Deed
12/16/1988 Deed
11/30/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,697
Current property tax $12,463
Market value $800,998
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

Special Assessments

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

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

Assessment History for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, 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 $800,998 1.3354 $10,697 +1.06%
2024-2025 $785,293 1.3478 $10,584 +0.03%
2023-2024 $769,896 1.3744 $10,581 +3.54%
2022-2023 $754,800 1.354 $10,220 +67.73%
2021-2022 $456,279 1.3354 $6,093 +0.79%

Permits for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

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Montebello residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$748,000
-14.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$506
2.6% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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 to school (mi)
Fremont Elementary School 2 Public K-5 313 0.31
La Merced Elementary School 6 Public K-6 624 0.39
Armenian Mesrobian NR Private PK-12 223 0.55
Armenian Mesrobian NR Private PK-12 223 0.55
Montebello Gardens Elementary School 5 Public K-5 233 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
La Merced Intermediate School 5 Public 6-8 848 0.49
Armenian Mesrobian NR Private PK-12 223 0.55
St. Benedict Elementary School NR Private K-8 472 0.77
Montebello Christian School NR Private K-8 107 0.78
Montebello Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 30 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Armenian Mesrobian NR Private PK-12 223 0.55
Montebello Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 30 0.82
Applied Technology Center 4 Public 9-12 423 1.34
Montebello High School 3 Public 9-12 2,054 1.45
Montebello Adult NR Public 0 1.46

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Neighbors for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello

Here are the neighbors for 521 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
525 N Poplar Ave, Montebello 6,438 08/20/2003
113 E Victoria Ave, Montebello 1,301 01/03/2020
105 E Victoria Ave, Montebello 1,565 12/09/2019
526 N 1st St, Montebello 2,285 10/26/2004
633 N 4th St, Montebello 4,013 12/02/2008
537 N Poplar Ave, Montebello 1,314 08/24/2016 $492,000
536 N 1st St, Montebello 1,315 08/23/2016
517 N Poplar Ave, Montebello 3,080 02/24/2011
101 E Victoria Ave, Montebello 1,753 09/04/2015 $500,000
513 N Poplar Ave, Montebello 2,386 06/27/2023 $1,100,000
409 W Lincoln Ave, Montebello 2,590 01/28/2020
512 N 1st St, Montebello 3,564 05/23/2022 $750,000
401 W Lincoln Ave, Montebello 2,590 08/29/2005
516 N 1st St, Montebello 3,564 02/21/2020
524 N 1st St, Montebello 2,285 03/29/2002 $305,003
528 N 1st St, Montebello 2,590 02/08/2007
405 W Lincoln Ave, Montebello 3,819 09/18/2009

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