| Primary address | 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier |
| Zip code | 90603 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Whittier |
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| Sale date | 02/13/2008 |
| Sale price | $550,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,336 |
| Building sqft | 1,591 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.236
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1954 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | East Whittier City Elementary School District |
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9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,591 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $736,864, the tax amount paid for 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603 is $8,570.
When was 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603 last sold?9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603 was last sold in 11/25/2019.
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Access detailed property tax data for 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier, CA 90603. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,570 |
| Current property tax | $9,336 |
| Market value | $736,864 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 9940 Melgar Drive, 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 | $736,864 | 1.1631 | $8,570 | +6.99% |
| 2024-2025 | $722,417 | 1.1089 | $8,011 | +1.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $708,253 | 1.1107 | $7,867 | +2.25% |
| 2022-2023 | $694,367 | 1.108 | $7,694 | +1.93% |
| 2021-2022 | $680,753 | 1.1088 | $7,548 | +1.15% |
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Ranch Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 516 | 0.17 |
| Leffingwell Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 541 | 0.63 |
| SHEPHERD CENTER PRE SCHOOL | NR | Private | PK-K | 34 | 0.69 |
| SHEPHERD CENTER PRE SCHOOL | NR | Private | PK-K | 34 | 0.69 |
| St. Bruno Parish School | NR | Private | K-8 | 350 | 0.75 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bruno Parish School | NR | Private | K-8 | 350 | 0.75 |
| Primanti Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 217 | 1.23 |
| Primanti Montessori School - Whittier | NR | Private | K-8 | 97 | 1.26 |
| Hillview Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 580 | 1.45 |
| East Whittier Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 1,056 | 1.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Serna High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 2,410 | 0.65 |
| Whittier Christian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 617 | 1.45 |
| Whittier Christian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 444 | 1.47 |
| California High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 2,504 | 1.90 |
| La Habra High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,054 | 2.06 |
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Here are the neighbors for 9940 Melgar Drive, Whittier.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15967 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,764 | 05/10/2007 | |
| 16036 LA Calma Dr, Whittier | 1,456 | 03/30/2021 | |
| 15975 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,549 | 12/31/2008 | $500,500 |
| 16020 LA Calma Dr, Whittier | 1,692 | 12/06/2016 | |
| 9930 Melgar Dr, Whittier | 1,549 | 02/04/2008 | |
| 15951 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,440 | 06/03/2019 | |
| 15918 LA Calma Dr, Whittier | 1,874 | 06/09/2021 | |
| 15997 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,623 | 06/13/2022 | |
| 16040 LA Calma Dr, Whittier | 2,135 | 09/10/2002 | $425,004 |
| 9902 Melgar Dr, Whittier | 1,603 | 04/22/2015 | $640,000 |
| 15935 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,837 | 10/28/2008 | |
| 15987 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,752 | 04/01/2010 | $510,005 |
| 15919 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 1,435 | 11/08/2018 | |
| 15959 El Soneto Dr, Whittier | 2,320 | 12/16/2010 | |
| 16030 LA Calma Dr, Whittier | 1,435 | 08/27/2024 | $1,070,000 |
| 9924 Melgar Dr, Whittier | 1,605 | 02/16/2007 | |
| 9916 Melgar Dr, Whittier | 1,780 | 08/31/2020 | |
| 9910 Melgar Dr, Whittier | 2,805 | 08/13/2004 | |
| 9935 Grovedale Dr, Whittier | 1,625 | 02/20/2013 | $548,000 |
| 9943 Grovedale Dr, Whittier | 2,548 | 08/27/2013 |