Los Angeles County  »  5218 Otis Ave

5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5218 N Otis Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 01/30/1998
Sale price $354,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,908

Lot & Building Information for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 4,355
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.5
Units 1
Year built 1945
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


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

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1945 and has a total of 4,355 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,020,216, the tax amount paid for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $12,114.

When was 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 01/30/1998 for $354,000.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/30/1998 $354,000
10/14/1997 $346,763
       
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana with a free account.
Sign up

Title Documents for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/12/2018 Subordination
09/22/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/15/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/08/2016 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/30/1998 Deed
10/14/1997 Deed
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Access detailed property tax data for 5218 Otis 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 $12,114
Current property tax $12,908
Market value $1,020,216
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5218 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 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5218 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 $1,020,216 1.1874 $12,114 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,000,263 1.1997 $12,000 +2.03%
2023-2024 $980,651 1.1994 $11,762 +4.97%
2022-2023 $961,424 1.1655 $11,205 +1.16%
2021-2022 $942,573 1.1752 $11,077 -1.06%

Permits for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

The complete history of permits filed for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.

Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/03/2003
09/03/2003
09/03/2003
11/21/2001
11/16/2001
10/30/2001
10/30/2001
07/06/1999
05/04/1998
Unlock the permit history for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana
Sign up

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

Access a detailed real estate market overview of Los Angeles so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Los Angeles and compare it to other neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Check out recently sold homes in LOS-ANGELES and see how their prices compare.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) X (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Faults and tsunami inundation zone map
Landslides and liquefaction map
Seismic gas shut off valve installed
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

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 0.37
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.37
Nestle Avenue Charter School 8 Charter K-5 387 0.40
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY NR Private PK-5 118 0.56
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY NR Private PK-5 118 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.37
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.44
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.56
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 0.60
Phoenix Ranch West NR Private 5-8 65 1.24

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 0.18
Golden Key Art NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.37
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 0.60
Crespi Carmelite High School NR Private 9-12 547 1.24
Westmark School NR Private 2-12 225 1.24

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
18419 Linnet St, Tarzana 2,043 03/17/2026 $1,850,000
18424 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 2,877 09/02/2016
18446 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 782 06/13/1991 $285,000
18435 Linnet St, Tarzana 3,488 12/10/2010 $950,009
5221 N Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 4,925 04/01/2026 $2,350,000
18410 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 2,728 07/01/2022 $2,500,000
5227 Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 1,900 04/16/2012
18438 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 3,071 09/26/2023 $492,000
18415 Wells Dr, Tarzana 5,455 01/15/2021
5229 Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 3,581 04/24/2015
18420 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 1,920 11/06/2002
18428 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 2,660 09/02/2016
18425 Wells Dr, Tarzana 4,752 10/17/2023 $2,425,000
18429 Linnet St, Tarzana 4,486 10/19/2021
5243 Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 4,340 10/30/2015 $775,000
5239 Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 6,350 02/11/2021 $4,275,000
5211 Avenida Hacienda, Tarzana 1,307 06/05/2024
18444 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 1,674 09/06/2019 $1,100,000
5212 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,716 01/26/2012 $705,000
5320 Otis Ave, Tarzana 2,819 01/09/2026 $1,832,500

Nearby ZIP Codes for 5218 Otis Avenue, Tarzana

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report