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5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5439 N Sylvia Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Sale date 11/24/2009
Sale price $850,008
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,389

Lot & Building Information for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 2,930
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.16
Units 1
Year built 1946
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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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 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1946 and has a total of 2,930 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,175,184, the tax amount paid for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $13,954.

When was 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 11/24/2009 for $850,008.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/24/2009 $850,008
08/28/2008 $875,000
03/25/2005 $1,089,010
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/28/2019 Cancellation Notice of Default
08/14/2019 Notice of Trustees Sale
10/22/2018 Notice Default
04/18/2018 Cancellation Notice of Default
10/27/2017 Request Notice Default
09/25/2017 Notice Default
06/14/2016 Cancellation Notice of Default
03/22/2016 Notice Default
03/22/2016 Substitution Trustee
05/02/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,954
Current property tax $14,389
Market value $1,175,184
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5439 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 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5439 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 $1,175,184 1.1874 $13,954 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,152,148 1.1997 $13,822 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,129,557 1.1994 $13,548 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,107,410 1.1655 $12,907 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,085,697 1.1752 $12,759 -1.06%

Permits for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/12/2010
08/12/2010
08/11/2010
05/18/2010
05/18/2010
05/18/2010
03/09/2010
12/24/2009
12/24/2009
12/11/2009
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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 0.26
Tarzana Elementary School 6 Public K-5 259 0.52
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.52
Gan Israel NR Private PK-K 123 0.52
Gan Israel NR Private PK-K 123 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.26
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.43
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.52
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.61
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.26
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.43
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.00
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 1.07
The American University For Science And Technology NR Private 9-12 90 1.17

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Neighbors for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5439 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5413 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,194 08/03/2010
5432 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 1,447 10/30/1998
5414 Aura Ave, Tarzana 1,590 05/23/2025
5438 Aura Ave, Tarzana 3,506 08/09/2022
5428 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 4,057 02/24/2010
5417 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,743 05/17/2024
5453 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 928 02/03/2006
5409 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 2,427 10/25/2023
5456 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 2,861 09/08/2021
5444 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 2,016 07/29/2008
5427 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,828 07/29/2016
5403 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,639 03/19/2024 $1,950,000
5442 Aura Ave, Tarzana 2,496 07/31/2013 $590,000
5459 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,070 10/01/2020 $1,503,000
5423 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,260 12/28/2001 $118,501
5438 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 1,080 05/05/2021
5433 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 4,238 02/20/2002 $635,006
5445 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,264 06/17/2025
5447 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,291 12/13/2018
5448 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 2,936 03/20/2013

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