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542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 Property Information

542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank
Zip code 91506
County Los Angeles
Municipality Burbank

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Sale date 09/13/2019
Sale price $903,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,365

Lot & Building Information for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

Building sqft 1,182
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.152
Units 1
Year built 1939
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single Family Residential Horsekeeping (R-1-H)
Weed hazard No
School district Burbank Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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About 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506?

542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 was built in 1939 and has a total of 1,182 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,007,308, the tax amount paid for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 is $11,159.

When was 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 last sold and what was the last sale price?

542 South Sparks Street, Burbank, CA 91506 was last sold in 09/13/2019 for $903,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/13/2019 $903,000
06/20/1997 $222,000
10/04/1991 $217,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/30/2021 Trust Deed 10/01/2041
09/13/2019 Trust Deed 10/01/2049
09/13/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/05/2019 Trust Deed 03/01/2049
03/22/2013 Trust Deed 04/01/2043
06/20/1997 Deed
10/04/1991 Deed
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Property Taxes for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,160
Current property tax $11,365
Market value $1,007,308
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31011 Mwd Water Standby Charge #5

Assessment History for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,007,308 1.1079 $11,160 +2.96%
2024-2025 $987,558 1.0976 $10,839 +1.11%
2023-2024 $968,195 1.1073 $10,721 +4.81%
2022-2023 $949,212 1.0776 $10,229 +0.26%
2021-2022 $930,601 1.0963 $10,202 +1.10%

Permits for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/29/2025
03/20/2025
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
09/30/2019
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Burbank residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
-1.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$809
1.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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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)
Saint Finbar School NR Private PK-8 283 0.56
Saint Finbar School NR Private PK-8 283 0.56
William Mckinley Elementary School 5 Public K-5 452 0.57
Walt Disney Elementary School 7 Public K-5 387 0.96
MEDIA CENTER MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN NR Private PK-K 22 1.15

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Burbank campus NR Private 6-12 263 0.27
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Los Feliz campus NR Private 6-12 330 0.28
Dolores Huerta Middle 4 Public 6-8 950 0.39
Saint Finbar School NR Private PK-8 283 0.56
Innovative Concepts Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.39

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Burbank campus NR Private 6-12 263 0.27
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Los Feliz campus NR Private 6-12 330 0.28
Providence High School NR Private 9-12 477 0.69
Burroughs High School 9 Public 9-12 2,305 0.78
Innovative Concepts Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.39

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Neighbors for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank

Here are the neighbors for 542 South Sparks Street, Burbank.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
510 S Sparks St, Burbank 2,021 04/29/2022
1512 W Alameda Ave, Burbank 1,404 12/15/2020
517 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,642 02/01/2013
520 S Sparks St, Burbank 2,522 12/18/2023
522 S Sparks St, Burbank 1,803 07/20/2020
1506 W Alameda Ave, Burbank 1,404
548 S Sparks St, Burbank 768 09/23/2021
526 S Sparks St, Burbank 1,008 07/29/1991 $245,000
539 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 796 01/30/2024 $998,000
537 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,876 01/19/2011
1505 W Parkside Ave, Burbank 1,326 02/28/2024 $1,320,000
529 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,813
538 S Sparks St, Burbank 780
534 S Sparks St, Burbank 1,498 05/22/2009 $570,005
530 S Sparks St, Burbank 1,812 10/02/2025 $1,630,000
516 S Sparks St, Burbank 1,400 06/09/2025 $1,530,000
531 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,181 06/17/2020
525 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,356 08/26/2021
521 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,298 09/15/2020
545 S Beachwood Dr, Burbank 1,354 02/15/2023 $915,000

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