159 E 85th St Los Angeles, CA 90003
Florence NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $695,000 - $816,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,920
Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
This home is located at 159 E 85th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 and is currently estimated at $759,977, approximately $395 per square foot. 159 E 85th St is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including South Park Elementary School, Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School, and Academy For Multiligual Arts And Science At Mervyn M. Dymally High.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2026
Sold by
Pedro Ruiz Garcia Living Trust and Ruiz Garcia Pedro
Bought by
159 East 85Th St Trust and Evergreen Fiduciary Llc
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2025
Sold by
Garcia Pedro Ruiz
Bought by
Pedro Ruiz Garcia Living Trust and Garcia
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Urban Housing Investors Fund Llc
Bought by
Garcia Pedro Ruiz
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,938
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2011
Sold by
Sellassie Joseph
Bought by
Urban Housing Investors Fund Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Watkins Geraldine
Bought by
Sellassie Joseph
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2005
Sold by
Watkins Arthur
Bought by
Watkins Geraldine
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 East 85Th St Trust | -- | Wfg Title Company | |
| Pedro Ruiz Garcia Living Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Garcia Pedro Ruiz | $318,000 | Calcounties Title Nation | |
| Urban Housing Investors Fund Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Sellassie Joseph | $350,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Watkins Geraldine | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Garcia Pedro Ruiz | $309,938 | |
| Previous Owner | Sellassie Joseph | $332,500 |
Source: Public Records
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,065 | $399,413 | $158,258 | $241,155 |
| 2024 | $5,065 | $391,582 | $155,155 | $236,427 |
| 2023 | $4,971 | $383,905 | $152,113 | $231,792 |
| 2022 | $4,747 | $376,379 | $149,131 | $227,248 |
| 2021 | $4,683 | $369,000 | $146,207 | $222,793 |
| 2020 | $4,725 | $365,217 | $144,708 | $220,509 |
| 2019 | $4,547 | $358,057 | $141,871 | $216,186 |
| 2018 | $4,451 | $351,038 | $139,090 | $211,948 |
| 2016 | $4,241 | $337,409 | $133,690 | $203,719 |
| 2015 | $4,182 | $332,341 | $131,682 | $200,659 |
| 2014 | $4,206 | $325,832 | $129,103 | $196,729 |
Source: Public Records
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