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6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 - Property report

Also known as: 6159 Melvin Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.5

Sale price

$538,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
6159 Melvin Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
Zip code
91356
Neighborhood
Tarzana
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous
Building sq. ft.
1,391
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1926
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
11/29/2011
Sale price
$538,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,966
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Suburban (RA)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.5

Area overview

Walk score
46 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2011 $538,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/30/2007 $1,000,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/29/2007 $1,120,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/01/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/20/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/18/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/18/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/24/2016 Affidavit Succession Interest
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
11/29/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
09/02/2011 Trustees Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/08/2011 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/16/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,966
Current property tax
$10,628
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$839,339
Land value
$538,927
Building value
$300,412

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $822,882 1.1874 $9,771 +0.95%
2024-2025 $806,759 1.1997 $9,679 +2.03%
2023-2024 $790,942 1.1994 $9,487 +4.97%
2022-2023 $775,435 1.1655 $9,038 +1.16%
2021-2022 $760,231 1.1752 $8,934 -1.07%
2020-2021 $752,436 1.200129 $9,030 +6.33%
2019-2020 $723,219 1.174279 $8,493 +0.14%
2018-2019 $709,039 1.196 $8,480 +2.26%
2017-2018 $695,137 1.193 $8,293 +21.90%
2016-2017 $570,837 1.1918 $6,804 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

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
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/18/2022
03/10/2022
12/16/2005
12/02/2005
12/02/2005

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

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Seismic gas shut-off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Calvert Charter For Enriched Studies 4 Charter K-5 308 0.32
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.40
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.40
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.56
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
Vanalden Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 404 0.80
Tarzana Elementary School 6 Public K-5 259 0.99
Shirley Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 398 1.03
Discovery School NR Private K-3 34 1.12
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 1.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.56
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.67
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 1.20
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies 9 Public 4-12 1,786 1.31
St. Joseph The Worker Elementary School NR Private K-8 252 1.37
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 1.44
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center NR Public K-12 52 1.46
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 1.47
Ingenium Charter Middle School 2 Charter 6-8 144 1.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.56
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.67
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.07
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 1.11
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies 9 Public 4-12 1,786 1.31
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center NR Public 11-12 157 1.33
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center NR Public K-12 52 1.46
Agbu Manoogian-Demirdjian NR Private PK-12 787 1.73
Reseda Senior High School 5 Charter 9-12 1,403 1.81

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Neighbors for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

6200 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6220 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6212 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6145 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6131 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6109 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6175 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6161 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6171 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 19622 Topham St, Tarzana 6127 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6105 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6051 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6037 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6134 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6124 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6139 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6115 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 6140 Corbin Ave, Tarzana 6055 Melvin Ave, Tarzana

Nearby ZIP codes for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA

90049, Los Angeles County, CA 90077, Los Angeles County, CA 90272, Los Angeles County, CA 90290, Los Angeles County, CA 91303, Los Angeles County, CA 91304, Los Angeles County, CA 91306, Los Angeles County, CA 91316, Los Angeles County, CA 91324, Los Angeles County, CA 91325, Los Angeles County, CA 91330, Los Angeles County, CA 91335, Los Angeles County, CA 91343, Los Angeles County, CA 91364, Los Angeles County, CA 91367, Los Angeles County, CA 91371, Los Angeles County, CA 91403, Los Angeles County, CA 91406, Los Angeles County, CA 91411, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

The development at 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 has a total of 1,391 square feet.

When was 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold and what was the sale price?

6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold on 11/29/2011 for $538,000.

What is the assessed value of 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is currently assessed at $839,339.

What are the property taxes for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

The property taxes for 6159 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 total $9,966.

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