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242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Alternate address(es) 244 Prospect St
248 Prospect St
250 Prospect St
Zip code 92037
County San Diego
Neighborhood Village

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Sale date 03/22/1988
Sale price $885,000
Arm's length
Property tax $7,544

Lot & Building Information for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

Building sqft 4,665
Building class Agricultural Preserve (Under Contract) (88)
Acreage 0.298 i
Units 8
Year built 1930
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Zoning district LA Jolla Planned District: 5 (LJPD-5)

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About 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037?

242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 was built in 1930 and has a total of 4,665 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $602,975, the tax amount paid for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 is $7,543.

When was 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 last sold?

242 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 was last sold in 06/07/2013.

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/1988 $885,000

Title Documents for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
06/07/2013 Deed
05/17/2001 Deed
03/22/1988 Deed
           
           
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Property Taxes for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $7,544
Market value $602,975

Assessment History for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $602,975 1.2511 $7,544 +11.58%
2024-2025 $550,583 1.228 $6,761 +2.89%
2023-2024 $536,404 1.2251 $6,571 +11.76%
2022-2023 $483,372 1.2164 $5,880 +2.22%
2021-2022 $466,816 1.23219 $5,752 +0.19%

Permits for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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LA Jolla residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,410,000
9.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,149
10.7% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$900,000
2.3% YoY

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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)
La Jolla Elementary School 9 Public K-5 489 0.60
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.67
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.67
Gillispie School, The NR Private PK-6 280 1.67
Gillispie School, The NR Private PK-6 280 1.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muirlands Middle School 8 Public 6-8 696 0.89
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.67
All Hallows Academy NR Private K-8 210 1.67
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.67
The Children's School NR Private PK-8 225 1.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
La Jolla High School 9 Public 9-12 1,227 0.67
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.67
La Jolla Country Day School NR Private PK-12 1,124 1.67
Southern California Yeshiva High School NR Private 9-12 0 3.00
Liberty International Academy NR Private 1-12 7 3.69

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Neighbors for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla

Here are the neighbors for 242 Prospect Street, La Jolla.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
316 Prospect St, LA Jolla 4,862 05/06/2014 $4,076,000
7608 LA Jolla Blvd, LA Jolla 2,237 07/25/1997 $405,000
1721 Kearsarge Rd, LA Jolla 1,951 03/30/2006 $2,175,000
344 Prospect St, LA Jolla 6,027 02/14/2025 $3,931,000
1650 Crespo, LA Jolla 2,708 06/27/2008
1617 Soledad Ave, LA Jolla 1,218 07/27/1994 $51,000
205 Prospect St, LA Jolla 2,531 11/12/2004
315 Prospect St, LA Jolla 7,862 12/16/2021 $5,300,000
1657 Kearsarge Rd, LA Jolla 1,139 03/29/2017
1644 Crespo, LA Jolla 4,129 02/19/2004
360 Prospect St, LA Jolla 840 05/22/1998 $415,000
238 Prospect St, LA Jolla 2,515 06/07/2013
318 Prospect St, LA Jolla 11,282 12/30/2009
1727 Kearsarge Rd, LA Jolla 2,830 07/06/2006 $2,371,500
7670 LA Jolla Blvd, LA Jolla 4,224 11/12/2020 $3,010,000
1703 Soledad Ave, LA Jolla 5,327
1665 Kearsarge Rd, LA Jolla 1,090 03/16/2010 $1,150,000
7650 LA Jolla Blvd, LA Jolla 1,852 03/29/2013
420 Ravina St, LA Jolla 1,794 04/29/1993 $312,500
7602 LA Jolla Blvd, LA Jolla 1,596 11/15/1989 $389,000

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