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5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana
Alternate address(es) 5148 N Melvin Ave
Zip code 91356
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Tarzana

Sales & Tax Overview for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Sale date 12/04/2009
Sale price $850,008
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,790

Lot & Building Information for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

Building sqft 3,192
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.44
Units 1
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Suburban (RA)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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About 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356?

5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was built in 1959 and has a total of 3,192 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,183,289, the tax amount paid for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 is $14,050.

When was 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 last sold?

5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356 was last sold in 04/04/2012.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2009 $850,008
01/30/2004 $727,007
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/04/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/20/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/04/2009 Trust Deed
12/04/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/04/2009 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
05/21/2009 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/15/2009 Trustees Deed
03/11/2009 Notice
01/21/2009 Cancellation Notice of Default
12/04/2008 Notice
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,050
Current property tax $14,790
Market value $1,183,289
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5148 Melvin 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 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5148 Melvin 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 $1,183,289 1.1874 $14,050 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,160,088 1.1997 $13,918 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,137,343 1.1994 $13,641 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,115,044 1.1655 $12,996 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,093,181 1.1752 $12,847 -1.06%

Permits for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/14/2016
04/14/2016
09/07/2010
01/28/2010
08/31/2005
10/15/2001
05/15/2001
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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)
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.19
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.54
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics 9 Charter K-5 535 0.83
Lila School-West Valley Campus NR Private PK-5 84 0.84
Lila School-West Valley Campus NR Private PK-5 84 0.84

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community 6 Charter K-8 741 0.19
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.51
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.54
Woodcrest School NR Private K-8 197 0.84
Gaspar De Portola Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,441 0.98

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Arian Education Center NR Private 6-12 12 0.51
Faucher Academy NR Private 5-12 0 0.54
Henry David Thoreau Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 0.65
Taft Charter High 7 Charter 9-12 2,147 0.72
West Valley Occupational Center NR Public 0 1.36

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Neighbors for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana

Here are the neighbors for 5148 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5227 Shirley Ave, Tarzana 4,945 12/23/2004
5212 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 2,482 06/06/2000
5220 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 3,974 06/03/2022 $2,200,000
19537 Wells Dr, Tarzana 2,270 09/27/2011 $830,000
19521 Wells Dr, Tarzana 4,358 12/20/2018
19512 Winifred St, Tarzana 2,095 01/29/2026
19501 Shirley CT, Tarzana 2,114 04/17/2023
19515 Shirley CT, Tarzana 4,970 02/12/2026
19524 Shirley CT, Tarzana 5,467 04/26/2005
5204 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 2,666 05/02/2014 $940,000
5138 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 2,431 01/05/2021 $925,000
19511 Wells Dr, Tarzana 3,467 11/02/2004 $1,045,010
5130 Melvin Ave, Tarzana 2,317 12/18/2012
19518 Collier St, Tarzana 2,831 11/14/2017
19512 Shirley CT, Tarzana 2,433 09/04/2013 $890,000
19525 Shirley CT, Tarzana 5,511 10/12/2022
19532 Shirley CT, Tarzana 5,971 01/05/2023 $4,650,000
19500 Winifred St, Tarzana 4,512 07/11/2025 $2,265,000
19524 Winifred St, Tarzana 3,194 01/29/2024 $1,890,500
19532 Winifred St, Tarzana 4,155 10/23/2023

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