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1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 Property Information

1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina
Zip code 91791
County Los Angeles
Municipality West Covina

Sales & Tax Overview for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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Sale date 02/25/1994
Sale price $255,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,157

Lot & Building Information for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

Building sqft 1,988
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.442
Units 1
Year built 1911
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Single Family (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district West Covina Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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About 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791?

1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 was built in 1911 and has a total of 1,988 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $472,017, the tax amount paid for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 is $5,398.

When was 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 last sold?

1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91791 was last sold in 03/04/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/25/1994 $255,000

Title Documents for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/17/2025 Covenant and Agreement
06/12/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/01/2045
03/04/2025 Grant Deed
(File correction)
07/22/2021 Reconveyance
07/22/2021 Substitution Trustee
07/13/2021 Trust Deed 08/01/2051
10/11/2012 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/25/1994 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,398
Current property tax $6,157
Market value $472,017
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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
06222 County Sanitation District #22
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
33736 Mwd Water Standby Charge #15

Assessment History for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina, 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 $472,017 1.1437 $5,398 +1.87%
2024-2025 $462,789 1.1451 $5,299 +5.72%
2023-2024 $453,716 1.1048 $5,013 -1.09%
2022-2023 $444,821 1.1393 $5,068 +2.90%
2021-2022 $436,100 1.1293 $4,925 -0.60%

Permits for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
05/15/2025
             
             
             
             
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West Covina residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$816,000
-0.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$520
-0.6% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Vine Elementary School 7 Public K-5 391 0.42
Dove Day School NR Private PK, K-7 131 0.71
Dove Day School NR Private PK, K-7 131 0.71
Christ Lutheran Elementary School NR Private PK-8 231 0.78
Christ Lutheran Elementary School NR Private PK-8 231 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hollencrest Middle School 6 Public 6-8 667 0.69
Dove Day School NR Private PK, K-7 131 0.71
Christ Lutheran Elementary School NR Private PK-8 231 0.78
Sacred Heart School NR Private K-8 201 0.82
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private K-8 265 0.86

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina 10 Public 9-12 280 0.38
West Covina High School 7 Public 9-12 1,887 0.46
South Hills Academy NR Private PK-12 330 1.13
Suzanna Int'L School of Art and Design NR Private 9-12 0 1.15
Covina High School 6 Public 9-12 1,099 1.16

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Neighbors for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina

Here are the neighbors for 1940 East Cortez Street, West Covina.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
607 S Hillward Ave, West Covina 2,310 03/09/2010 $499,004
1936 E Cortez St, West Covina 2,180 06/03/2016 $600,000
1930 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,752 07/31/2001
1924 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,463 10/27/2025
1912 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,982 04/17/2026
1925 E Larkwood St, West Covina 1,948 11/07/2016
1834 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,407 10/13/2010
1840 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,572 07/23/2025 $859,000
603 S Hillward Ave, West Covina 1,821 04/12/2022 $867,000
1810 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,437 12/22/2016 $525,000
1822 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,321 09/08/2000
1816 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,867 12/13/1996 $168,000
1918 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,829 04/22/2026
1804 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,662 08/22/2022 $775,000
1913 E Larkwood St, West Covina 1,861 08/01/2000 $225,002
1907 E Larkwood St, West Covina 1,724 01/26/2000
1828 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,321 03/31/1994
1919 E Larkwood St, West Covina 1,866 11/16/1990 $267,000
1846 E Cortez St, West Covina 1,441 01/13/2000 $196,001
1931 E Larkwood St, West Covina 1,666 06/18/2024

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