| Primary address | 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier |
| Zip code | 90601 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Whittier |
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| Sale date | 12/18/2009 |
| Sale price | $9,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $13,887 |
| Building sqft | 4,099 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.671
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1937 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Whittier City Elementary School District |
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5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 was built in 1937 and has a total of 4,099 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,065,300, the tax amount paid for 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 is $12,498.
When was 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 last sold?5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 was last sold in 05/05/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $12,498 |
| Current property tax | $13,887 |
| Market value | $1,065,300 |
| Tax per sqft | $3 |
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 | Register |
| 06218 | County Sanitation District #18 | Register |
| 06181 | Greater L.A. County Vector Control District | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier, 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 | $1,065,300 | 1.1732 | $12,498 | +6.72% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,044,412 | 1.1213 | $11,711 | +1.96% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,023,935 | 1.1217 | $11,485 | +2.09% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,003,858 | 1.1207 | $11,250 | +2.02% |
| 2021-2022 | $984,175 | 1.1205 | $11,028 | +0.82% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 353 | 0.29 |
| Broadoaks School Of Whittier College | NR | Private | K-8 | 248 | 0.60 |
| The Broadoaks Childrens School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 0 | 0.64 |
| The Broadoaks Childrens School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Whittier Friends School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 25 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoaks School Of Whittier College | NR | Private | K-8 | 248 | 0.60 |
| The Broadoaks Childrens School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier | NR | Private | 1-12 | 30 | 0.70 |
| Painter Avenue Christian | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.73 |
| Whittier Christian Schools - Satellite | NR | Private | K-12 | 195 | 0.80 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier | NR | Private | 1-12 | 30 | 0.70 |
| Painter Avenue Christian | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.73 |
| Whittier Christian Schools - Satellite | NR | Private | K-12 | 195 | 0.80 |
| Whittier High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,767 | 1.03 |
| Remnant Christian School | NR | Private | 7-11 | 8 | 1.03 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5838 Alta Avenue, Whittier.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10614 Monaco CT, Whittier | 1,875 | 02/19/2021 | $532,000 |
| 13529 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 1,988 | 05/19/2025 | $1,175,000 |
| 13537 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 3,040 | 07/29/2005 | |
| 13509 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 1,324 | 01/09/2020 | $525,000 |
| 5837 Alta Ave, Whittier | 1,692 | 12/07/2017 | |
| 5836 Haviland Ave, Whittier | 2,387 | 10/05/2020 | |
| 5309 Sevilla CT, Whittier | 1,875 | 07/24/2019 | $499,000 |
| 5325 Sevilla CT, Whittier | 1,875 | 03/01/2018 | $489,000 |
| 5321 Sevilla CT, Whittier | 1,745 | 02/01/2021 | |
| 13515 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 1,942 | ||
| 10606 Monaco CT, Whittier | 1,875 | 07/15/2015 | $412,000 |
| 13503 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 1,912 | 05/01/2017 | $712,000 |
| 13543 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 2,555 | 05/07/2003 | |
| 5317 Sevilla CT, Whittier | 1,875 | 07/16/2021 | |
| 5313 Sevilla CT, Whittier | 1,745 | 10/02/2025 | |
| 10602 Monaco CT, Whittier | 1,745 | 11/15/2019 | |
| 5243 Andalucia CT, Whittier | 1,419 | 04/08/2021 | $518,000 |
| 13523 Beverly Blvd, Whittier | 2,291 | 11/07/2006 | |
| 10610 Monaco CT, Whittier | 1,745 | 08/28/2020 | |
| 5843 Alta Ave, Whittier | 1,500 | 03/18/2022 |