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5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5537 N Sylvia Ave
5539 N Sylvia Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Sale date 10/19/2020
Sale price $1,525,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $20,568

Lot & Building Information for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 3,423
Total sqft 4,043
Building class Condominium - Detached (01D6)
Acreage 0.167
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1939
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
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 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1939 and has a total of 3,423 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,683,720, the tax amount paid for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $19,992.

When was 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold?

5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 03/11/2022.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/19/2020 $1,525,000
06/17/2013 $1,058,000
05/21/2008 $950,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/25/2026 Reconveyance
02/03/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/30/2056
02/27/2025 Reconveyance
06/05/2024 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
05/03/2024 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
03/11/2022 Trust Deed 03/01/2052
03/11/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/19/2020 Trust Deed 11/01/2050
10/19/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/01/2015 Trust Deed 12/01/2045
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $19,992
Current property tax $20,568
Market value $1,683,720
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5537 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 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5537 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 $1,683,720 1.1874 $19,992 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,650,707 1.1997 $19,804 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,618,341 1.1994 $19,410 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,586,610 1.1655 $18,492 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,555,500 1.1752 $18,280 +25.35%

Permits for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/03/2022
02/08/2021
11/03/2008
10/17/2008
08/29/2008
08/24/2006
08/24/2006
05/30/2003
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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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Seismic gas shut off valve installed
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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 0.20
Tarzana Elementary School 6 Public K-5 259 0.45
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.59
Woodcrest Preschool NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.59
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY NR Private PK-5 118 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.20
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.39
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.60
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.66
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.20
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.39
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.01
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 1.09
The American University For Science And Technology NR Private 9-12 90 1.20

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Neighbors for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5537 Sylvia Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5532 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 1,520 10/05/2020
5528 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 3,306 10/12/2016
5524 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 3,955 05/10/2021
5503 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,260 02/20/2004 $715,007
5536 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 2,076 04/21/2006
5513 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,647 10/28/2015
5509 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,330
5543 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 2,043 04/23/2021
5519 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 1,103 03/22/2024
19326 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 8,715 01/10/2014 $2,650,000
5506 Aura Ave, Tarzana 2,948 08/18/2025
5516 Aura Ave, Tarzana 2,521 09/22/2016
19256 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana 1,239 03/12/2008
5542 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 2,321 03/26/2024
5508 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 3,990 08/14/2020 $1,275,000
5533 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana 3,988 03/27/2018
5502 Tampa Ave, Tarzana 3,254 03/17/2003 $430,004
5503 Beckford Ave, Tarzana 2,183 02/05/2024
5500 Aura Ave, Tarzana 2,948 05/15/2015
5520 Aura Ave, Tarzana 2,521 05/20/2022

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