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$393,148$296 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $73,000 on Dec 5, 2008

42909 38TH ST W

LANCASTER, CA 93536
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,326 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$393K
$378K low$408K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,000 · Dec 5, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,616 (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.$95,867 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,168
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,699
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,989

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1979
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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(1)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Endeavour Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD+
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

42909 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lancaster 93536
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Lancaster 93536
  • Older than 87% of homes in Lancaster 93536

What homes are worth in Lancaster 93536

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

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$299K$910K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$393,148
CheaperTypical $524,858Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,060 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 42909 38th St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrendLancaster 93536Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$393,14874% of homes12% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29623% of homes76% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²80% of homes15% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac64% of homes18% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197042% of homes13% of homes66% of homes

About 42909 38th St W

How much is 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA is $393,148 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $378,223 to $408,073. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA last sell?

42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA last sold on Dec 5, 2008 for $73,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,326 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA built?

42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA is assigned to Nancy Cory Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Endeavour Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lancaster High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Lancaster Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA compare to other homes in Lancaster 93536?

Among the 21,709 homes in Lancaster 93536, it is worth more than 12% of them ($393,148 against a typical $524,858), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($296 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 2,060 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1970 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 3% of 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 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42909 38th St W, Lancaster, CA was $2,616. The county assessed it at $95,867.

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