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5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5850 N Melvin Ave
5852 N Melvin Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Sale date 01/27/2023
Sale price $2,075,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $26,867

Lot & Building Information for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 2,350
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 1.001
Units 1
Year built 1938
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Suburban (RA)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1938 and has a total of 2,350 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,202,006, the tax amount paid for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $26,146.

When was 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold?

5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 08/04/2025.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2023 $2,075,000

Title Documents for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/21/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
08/04/2025 Trust Deed 08/01/2055
08/04/2025 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT)
08/04/2025 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
12/09/2024 Assignment Trust Deed
10/01/2024 Modify Assignment of Lease
Modify Assignment of Rents
Modify Financing Statement
Modify Trust Deed
09/26/2024 Assignment Trust Deed
09/25/2024 Assignment Trust Deed
08/09/2024 Assignment Trust Deed
02/15/2024 Assignment Trust Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $26,147
Current property tax $26,867
Market value $2,202,006
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,202,006 1.1874 $26,147 +0.95%
2024-2025 $2,158,830 1.1997 $25,899 +575.93%
2023-2024 $319,465 1.1994 $3,832 +4.97%
2022-2023 $313,202 1.1655 $3,650 +1.15%
2021-2022 $307,062 1.1752 $3,609 -1.05%

Permits for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/15/2026
11/26/2024
06/17/2024
03/28/2024
12/04/2023
11/17/2023
10/11/2023
10/06/2023
10/06/2023
10/06/2023
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% 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)
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.37
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.37
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.37
Calvert Charter For Enriched Studies 4 Charter K-5 308 0.49
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.31
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.37
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.74
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.86
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 1.13

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.31
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.37
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 0.74
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 0.83
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 0.89

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Neighbors for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5852 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5802 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 1,640 11/30/2020
6043 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 1,619 08/29/2005
6055 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 1,722 09/20/2021
19554 Oxnard St, Tarzana 6,614 11/04/2019
5840 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 3,911 12/07/2021
6005 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 2,583 04/29/2013
5910 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 888 01/17/2002
5922 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 3,111 03/10/2023 $1,885,000
5936 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 1,927 11/06/2002 $480,004
5907 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 4,642 06/24/2010 $1,005,010
5855 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 2,075 01/17/2024
19520 Oxnard St, Tarzana 1,943 05/10/2005
5847 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 2,694 09/24/2021 $1,835,000
5839 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 2,194 12/10/2020
19541 Hatteras St, Tarzana 1,051 12/17/2018
5832 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 1,906 06/20/2012
5822 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 11/06/2019
5820 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 7,315 10/13/2021 $967,500
5924 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 5,301 01/22/2026
6037 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 3,039 08/26/2014

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