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5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5221 N Otis Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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Sale date 09/14/2015
Sale price $790,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,424

Lot & Building Information for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 2,949
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.334
Units 1
Year built 1976
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1976 and has a total of 2,949 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,263,008, the tax amount paid for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $14,996.

When was 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 09/14/2015 for $790,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/14/2015 $790,000
09/06/2012 $670,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/14/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/14/2015 Grant Deed
12/24/2013 Trust Transfer Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/13/2012 Cancellation Notice of Default
09/06/2012 Trust Deed 09/01/2052
09/06/2012 Quitclaim Deed
09/06/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/07/2010 Notice of Trustees Sale
12/31/2009 Notice Default
12/31/2009 Assignment Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,997
Current property tax $15,424
Market value $1,263,008
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5221 Otis 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 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5221 Otis 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 $1,263,008 1.1874 $14,997 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,238,244 1.1997 $14,855 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,213,966 1.1994 $14,560 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,190,164 1.1655 $13,871 +1.15%
2021-2022 $1,166,828 1.1752 $13,713 -1.06%

Permits for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/24/2001
             
             
             
             
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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)
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Nestle Avenue Charter School 8 Charter K-5 387 0.43
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY NR Private PK-5 118 0.50
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY NR Private PK-5 118 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.38
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.50
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 0.65
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.22

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The American University For Science And Technology NR Private 9-12 90 0.23
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 0.65
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.22
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies 9 Public 4-12 1,786 1.27

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Neighbors for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5221 Otis Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5224 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,437 02/12/2025
5326 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 2,808 01/18/2023
18556 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 3,946 12/22/2021 $2,875,000
5231 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,477 12/20/2005
18505 Linnet St, Tarzana 1,878 08/27/2019 $960,000
18525 Linnet St, Tarzana 2,586 04/23/2019
5225 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,491 05/20/2009
5300 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,976 07/11/2023 $1,618,000
5230 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,437 06/24/2025
5236 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,557 04/28/2022 $1,651,000
5200 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 4,887 11/26/2014 $1,250,000
5215 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,663 07/23/2021 $1,751,500
5244 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,437 02/25/2009
5240 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana 2,319 02/12/2009
5320 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 2,707 07/09/2014
5316 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 2,548 09/20/2023
5336 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 2,425 11/24/2021
5209 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,025 08/23/1996 $182,000
18519 Linnet St, Tarzana 4,740 08/07/2018
5208 Mecca Ave, Tarzana 3,298 10/06/2020

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