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505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 Property Information

505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 505 West California Avenue, Glendale
Zip code 91203
County Los Angeles
Municipality Glendale
Neighborhood Vineyard

Sales & Tax Overview for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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Sale date 07/06/2012
Sale price $445,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,039

Lot & Building Information for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

Building sqft 1,834
Total sqft 2,764
Building class Multi-Family Residence (02D6)
Acreage 0.193
Buildings on lot 2
Units 3
Year built 1923
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC AC
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Medium Density Residential (R2250)
Weed hazard No
School district Glendale Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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About 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203?

505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,834 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,156,924, the tax amount paid for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 is $12,557.

When was 505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 last sold?

505 West California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 was last sold in 08/20/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/06/2012 $445,000

Title Documents for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/20/2025 Grant Deed
(File correction)
07/01/2025 Assignment of Rents
Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
06/26/2050
04/17/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/01/2055
03/18/2025 Grant Deed
(File correction)
03/18/2025 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
02/14/2024 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT)
04/21/2023 Covenant and Agreement
10/25/2022 Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
10/25/2047
10/27/2020 Trust Deed 11/01/2050
09/26/2013 Trust Deed 10/01/2043
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,557
Current property tax $13,039
Market value $1,156,924
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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
31021 Mwd Water Standby Charge #7

Assessment History for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,156,924 1.0854 $12,557 +44.86%
2024-2025 $798,416 1.0857 $8,668 +49.18%
2023-2024 $537,229 1.0816 $5,811 +1.76%
2022-2023 $526,696 1.0842 $5,710 +1.65%
2021-2022 $516,370 1.088 $5,618 +1.45%

Permits for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/14/2020
12/14/2020
09/18/2012
             
             
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Glendale residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,172,500
2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$710
-3.7% 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)
Columbus Elementary School 4 Public K-5 464 0.21
Artek Child Education Center, Inc. NR Private K 27 0.26
Glendale Montessori School NR Private K-6 61 0.31
Scholars Preparatory School NR Private K-12 60 0.49
Bonnie Academy NR Private PK-K 12 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Scholars Preparatory School NR Private K-12 60 0.49
Jewel City Community Day School NR Public 7-10 3 0.73
Incarnation Elementary School NR Private PK-8 288 0.85
Holy Family Elementary School NR Private K-8 254 0.95
Eleanor J. Toll Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,106 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Scholars Preparatory School NR Private K-12 60 0.49
Jewel City Community Day School NR Public 7-10 3 0.73
Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 120 0.79
Holy Family High School College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 97 1.03
Herbert Hoover High School 7 Public 9-12 1,430 1.18

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Neighbors for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale

Here are the neighbors for 505 West California Avenue, Glendale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
537 W California Ave, Glendale 6,480 07/06/2022
529 W California Ave, Glendale 9,872 04/08/2020
528 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,385 04/03/2017
524 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,032 06/28/2023
328 N Kenilworth Ave, Glendale 2,108 12/30/1992 $190,000
537 Myrtle St, Glendale 991 12/28/2016
529 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,224 05/05/2021 $1,100,000
515 W California Ave, Glendale 990 11/06/2024
544 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,562 10/31/2019
520 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,200 10/24/2019 $655,000
543 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,110 12/18/2023
532 Myrtle St, Glendale 936 10/04/2022
509 W California Ave, Glendale 7,480 01/05/2023
533 W California Ave, Glendale 6,975 07/27/2020
533 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,234 03/17/2010
501 W California Ave, Glendale 2,840 01/11/2021
525 W California Ave, Glendale 35,808 03/09/1993
540 Myrtle St, Glendale 901 06/10/2019
310 N Kenilworth Ave, Glendale 3,885 07/06/2022
536 Myrtle St, Glendale 1,362 08/01/2025 $1,513,000

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