| Primary address | 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana |
| Alternate address(es) | 5836 N Melvin Ave 5840 N Melvin Ave |
| Zip code | 91356 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Tarzana |
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| Sale date | 12/08/2015 |
| Sale price | $800,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $18,735 |
| Building sqft | 3,911 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool and Miscellaneous (0103) |
| Acreage | 0.511
|
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 2017 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Suburban (RA) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 2017 and has a total of 3,911 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,514,398, the tax amount paid for 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $17,981.
When was 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold?5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 12/07/2021.
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $17,982 |
| Current property tax | $18,735 |
| Market value | $1,514,398 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 18850 | Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, 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 | $1,514,398 | 1.1874 | $17,982 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,484,713 | 1.1997 | $17,812 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,455,602 | 1.1994 | $17,458 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,427,062 | 1.1655 | $16,632 | -25.53% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,900,529 | 1.1752 | $22,335 | -1.06% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5840 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faucher Academy | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Woodcrest Preschool | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Woodcrest Preschool | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Calvert Charter For Enriched Studies | 4 | Charter | K-5 | 308 | 0.51 |
| West Valley Occupational Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.75 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arian Education Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 12 | 0.29 |
| Faucher Academy | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.36 |
| West Valley Occupational Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.75 | |
| Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 741 | 0.84 |
| Woodcrest School | NR | Private | K-8 | 197 | 1.12 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arian Education Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 12 | 0.29 |
| Faucher Academy | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.36 |
| West Valley Occupational Center | NR | Public | 0 | 0.75 | |
| Henry David Thoreau Continuation School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 70 | 0.82 |
| Taft Charter High | 7 | Charter | 9-12 | 2,147 | 0.87 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5840 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 6061 Shirley Ave, Tarzana | 2,061 | 03/23/2022 | |
| 5852 Melvin Ave, Tarzana | 2,350 | 08/04/2025 | |
| 19520 Oxnard St, Tarzana | 1,943 | 05/10/2005 | |
| 5847 Shirley Ave, Tarzana | 2,694 | 09/24/2021 | $1,835,000 |
| 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 |