Perfect Charming Starter Home close to schools and park. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath and Family Room (could be a 3rd bedroom). Great curb appeal with white picket fence and front porch. Hdwd. Floors, sky light, Forced Air heat, newer roof. Large kitchen ready for a remodel with dining in kitchen and formal dining off spacious living room, beam ceilings. 2-car garage, laundry in garage. Yard is perfect for entertaining w/ patio, BBQ area and pool! Close access to freeway, downtown LA and LAX! Walk to schools, park, and a quick bike ride to beach and bike path.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,855 sq ftLot Size
$1,376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynn O'Neil•DRE #00880080• Beach City Brokers
Bought with Lynn O'Neil•DRE #00880080• Beach City Brokers
GREAT STARTER. 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, FAMILY ROOM. HARDWOOD FLOORS, POOL IN-GROUND JACUZZI. PROPERTY WILL BE VACANT BY 3/15/99. CALL AGENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO. SELLER TO CHOOSE ALL SERVICES
Public Records
Nov 13, 1992
Sold
$272,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1988
Sold
$271,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1985
Sold
$169,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 1984
Sold
$155,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,345 (+2.1%)
$928,109 + $283,670
$1,211,779
2024
$13,074 (+7.3%)
$909,911 + $278,108
$1,188,019
2023
$12,188 (−1.1%)
$892,070 + $272,655
$1,164,725
2022
$12,321 (+1.4%)
$874,579 + $218,644
$1,093,223
2021
$12,151 (+1.2%)
$857,431 + $214,357
$1,071,788
2020
$12,002 (+130.4%)
$840,619 + $210,154
$1,050,773
2019
$5,210 (+8.0%)
$832,000 + $208,000
$1,040,000
2018
$4,825 (−2.4%)
$350,773 + $87,686
$438,459
2017
$4,944 (+5.6%)
$337,153 + $84,282
$421,435
2016
$4,683 (+1.3%)
$337,153 + $84,282
$421,435
2015
$4,625 (+2.0%)
$330,543 + $82,630
$413,173
2014
$4,533 (+3.1%)
$319,201 + $79,795
$398,996
2012
$4,397 (+4.4%)
$317,759 + $79,435
$397,194
2011
$4,212 (−2.4%)
$311,529 + $77,878
$389,407
2010
$4,317 (+2.7%)
$305,421 + $76,351
$381,772
2009
$4,203 (+1.1%)
$303,139 + $75,781
$378,920
2008
$4,158
$303,860 + $75,962
$379,822
Tax history for 868 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,345 (+2.1%)
$928,109 + $283,670
$1,211,779
2024
$13,074 (+7.3%)
$909,911 + $278,108
$1,188,019
2023
$12,188 (−1.1%)
$892,070 + $272,655
$1,164,725
2022
$12,321 (+1.4%)
$874,579 + $218,644
$1,093,223
2021
$12,151 (+1.2%)
$857,431 + $214,357
$1,071,788
2020
$12,002 (+130.4%)
$840,619 + $210,154
$1,050,773
2019
$5,210 (+8.0%)
$832,000 + $208,000
$1,040,000
2018
$4,825 (−2.4%)
$350,773 + $87,686
$438,459
2017
$4,944 (+5.6%)
$337,153 + $84,282
$421,435
2016
$4,683 (+1.3%)
$337,153 + $84,282
$421,435
2015
$4,625 (+2.0%)
$330,543 + $82,630
$413,173
2014
$4,533 (+3.1%)
$319,201 + $79,795
$398,996
2012
$4,397 (+4.4%)
$317,759 + $79,435
$397,194
2011
$4,212 (−2.4%)
$311,529 + $77,878
$389,407
2010
$4,317 (+2.7%)
$305,421 + $76,351
$381,772
2009
$4,203 (+1.1%)
$303,139 + $75,781
$378,920
2008
$4,158
$303,860 + $75,962
$379,822
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,857 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
1,241
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4139013020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations which are designated Single-Family on the General Plan land use map and in the General Plan text. This zone is to provide for and promote the development of single-family homes within a safe and healthy environment for existing and future residents.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Area, Dining Ell, In Kitchen
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Shower in Tub
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Tile Counters
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Needs Repair, Wood
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Covered, Patio, Porch, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Front Yard, Lawn, Level with Street, Near Public Transit
Community Features: Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Center Street
Middle Or Junior School: El Segundo Unified
High School: El Segundo Unified
High School District: El Segundo Unified
Elementary School 2: CENSTR
Middle Or Junior School 2: ELSEG
High School 2: ELSEG
Location Information
Latitude: 33.92872200
Longitude: -118.40456900
Directions: North of Mariposa, East of Main- between Sycamore and Walnut on Center Street
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,241
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,857 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4139013020
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lynn
List Agent Last Name: O'Neil
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Beach City Brokers
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lynn
Buyer Agent Last Name: O'Neil
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Beach City Brokers
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Center Street Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
El Segundo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
El Segundo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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