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1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 Property Information

1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill
Zip code 90755
County Los Angeles
Municipality Signal Hill

Sales & Tax Overview for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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Sale date 01/05/1993
Sale price $35,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,089

Lot & Building Information for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

Building sqft 2,703
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.149
Units 2
Year built 1967
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Low/Medium - 2 (RLM-2)
Weed hazard No
School district Long Beach Unified School District

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About 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755?

1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 was built in 1967 and has a total of 2,703 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $797,640, the tax amount paid for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 is $10,122.

When was 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 last sold?

1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 was last sold in 12/20/2024.

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 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/05/1993 $35,000
06/22/1992 $183,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/20/2024 Quitclaim Deed
(Reverse reappraisal - 710 TXN only)
12/20/2024 Affidavit
01/05/1993 Deed
06/22/1992 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,123
Current property tax $11,089
Market value $797,640
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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
35071 Central Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06229 County Sanitation District #29
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00742 Los Angeles County Fire Department - Signal Hill

Assessment History for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, 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 $797,640 1.2691 $10,123 +114.02%
2024-2025 $381,377 1.2402 $4,730 +1.66%
2023-2024 $373,900 1.2443 $4,652 +6.73%
2022-2023 $366,570 1.1891 $4,359 +1.82%
2021-2022 $359,384 1.1911 $4,281 +0.26%

Permits for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

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Signal Hill residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,000
22.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$466
-4.1% 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)
Whittier Elementary School 4 Public K-5 579 0.51
Alvarado Elementary School 9 Public K-5 390 0.52
Robinson Academy 4 Public K-8 729 0.52
Lee Elementary School 6 Public K-5 719 0.54
Signal Hill Elementary School 7 Public K-5 657 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jessie Nelson Academy 3 Public 6-8 834 0.22
Robinson Academy 4 Public K-8 729 0.52
Muila Area 2 NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Westerly School of Long Beach NR Private K-8 172 1.12
Long Beach School For Adults NR Public 0 1.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Richard D. Browning High 4 Public 9-12 322 0.70
Muila Area 2 NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Clear Passage Educational Center 1 Charter 9-12 39 1.08
Polytechnic High School 6 Public 9-12 3,952 1.13
Long Beach School For Adults NR Public 0 1.23

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Neighbors for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill

Here are the neighbors for 1978 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1915 Raymond Ave, Signal Hill 1,505 03/02/2026
1984 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 1,979 10/20/2011
1946 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 1,783 09/24/2020
1932 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 924 09/26/2019
1920 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 926 05/18/2007
1901 Raymond Ave, Signal Hill 3,526 06/07/2000
2240 E 20th St, Signal Hill 1,584 09/09/2021
1917 Raymond Ave, Signal Hill 1,115 05/12/2026
2205 E 19th St, Signal Hill 856 08/12/2025
1979 Junipero Ave, Signal Hill 927 04/13/2018 $555,000
1964 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 1,276 11/01/2013 $380,000
1910 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 760 07/01/2013
1999 Junipero Ave, Signal Hill 1,082 07/23/2025
1991 Junipero Ave, Signal Hill 1,849 12/08/2020
1961 Junipero Ave, Signal Hill 1,092 05/05/2021 $705,000
1973 Junipero Ave, Signal Hill 1,175 04/30/2021
1972 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 1,598 12/20/2024
1958 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 1,232 05/24/2022
1928 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill 828 01/05/2017 $500,000
2211 E 19th St, Signal Hill 824 02/14/2003 $206,002

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