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$312,598$308 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $100,000 on Nov 8, 2010

42809 38TH ST W

LANCASTER, CA 93536
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,014 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$313K
$298K low$327K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Nov 8, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,982 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$130,665 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,129
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,536
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,104

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nancy Cory Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Endeavour Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Lancaster Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93536These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.409

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.73,759
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.185 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,249
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,830
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

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How this home compares

42809 38th St W measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Lancaster 93536
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lancaster 93536
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Trend

What homes are worth in Lancaster 93536

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$285K$896K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Lancaster 93536.

How it measures up in Lancaster 93536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 93536.

Estimated value$312,598
CheaperTypical $517,563Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 42809 38th St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrendLancaster 93536Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,59823% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30838% of homes83% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,014 ft²44% of homes6% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac68% of homes19% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197384% of homes17% of homes69% of homes

About 42809 38th St W

How much is 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA is $312,598 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $297,912 to $327,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA last sell?

42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA last sold on Nov 8, 2010 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,014 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA built?

42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA is assigned to Nancy Cory Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Endeavour Middle School (middle), rated F; Lancaster High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lancaster Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA compare to other homes in Lancaster 93536?

Among the 21,706 homes in Lancaster 93536, it is worth more than 4% of them ($312,598 against a typical $517,563), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($308 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,014 ft² against a typical 2,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1973 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42809 38th St W, Lancaster, CA was $2,982. The county assessed it at $130,665.

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