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5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5438 N Sylvia Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Current property tax $745

Lot & Building Information for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 728
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.162
Units 1
Year built 1949
Year last altered
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1949 and has a total of 728 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $44,052, the tax amount paid for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $523.

When was 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold?

5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 10/02/2014.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/02/2014 Trust Deed 10/01/2029
10/02/2014 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/07/2012 Grant Deed
10/21/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/21/2010 Affidavit
07/19/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $523
Current property tax $745
Market value $44,052
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5438 Sylvia 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 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5438 Sylvia 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 $44,052 1.1874 $523 +0.95%
2024-2025 $43,190 1.1997 $518 +2.02%
2023-2024 $42,344 1.1994 $508 +4.96%
2022-2023 $41,515 1.1655 $484 +1.23%
2021-2022 $40,702 1.1752 $478 -1.13%

Permits for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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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)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.29
Tarzana Elementary School 6 Public K-5 259 0.49
Lila School-West Valley Campus NR Private PK-5 84 0.49
Lila School-West Valley Campus NR Private PK-5 84 0.49
Gan Israel NR Private PK-K 123 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.29
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.46
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.49
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.57
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.29
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.46
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.03
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 1.11
The American University For Science And Technology NR Private 9-12 90 1.14

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Neighbors for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5438 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5452 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,700 10/28/2014
5442 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,887 08/30/2012 $977,000
5457 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 2,046 07/02/2018 $855,000
5439 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 1,770 11/13/2014
5327 Vanalden Ave, Tarzana 3,223 08/17/2023 $2,550,000
5428 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,987 11/19/1991 $285,000
5424 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,081 12/27/2016
19147 Santa Rita St, Tarzana 2,220 07/17/2012
5458 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 2,032 08/11/2023 $1,250,000
5443 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 1,360 07/12/2010
5434 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,739 12/13/2021 $875,000
5453 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 1,417 07/29/2021
19221 Linnet St, Tarzana 1,320 09/05/2018
19201 Santa Rita St, Tarzana 1,972 04/15/2025 $1,705,000
5447 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 3,957 01/15/2013
5414 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,764 06/04/2002
5408 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,867 10/05/2017
5448 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,824 05/12/2022
5435 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 4,536 02/28/2019 $1,960,000
5418 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,522 02/27/2018 $1,150,000

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