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5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 04/30/1999
Sale price $240,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,731

Lot & Building Information for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 2,704
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.198
Units 1
Year built 1920
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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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 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,704 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $531,709, the tax amount paid for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $6,313.

When was 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 04/02/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/1999 $240,000

Title Documents for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/02/2021 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/02/2021 Trust Deed
04/02/2021 Quitclaim Deed
11/01/2019 Trust Deed 10/01/2049
08/16/2017 Trust Deed
02/12/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/11/2010 Trust Deed
02/11/2010 Deed
02/11/2010 Subordination
02/11/2010 Modify Agreement
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,314
Current property tax $6,731
Market value $531,709
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys, 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 $531,709 1.1874 $6,314 +0.95%
2024-2025 $521,315 1.1997 $6,254 +2.03%
2023-2024 $511,094 1.1994 $6,130 +4.97%
2022-2023 $501,074 1.1655 $5,840 +1.16%
2021-2022 $491,250 1.1752 $5,773 -1.07%

Permits for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
07/23/2004
12/03/2002
07/02/2002
05/09/2002
04/18/2002
11/14/2001
09/24/2001
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.40
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 0.70
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.70
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.70
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.70

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.55
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.70
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.94
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 1.01
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.01

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.58
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.70
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.01
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 1.13
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.23

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Neighbors for 5538 Calhoun Avenue, Van Nuys

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
14134 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 13,594 10/26/2018 $3,970,000
5532 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 1,519 08/16/2018
14116 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 12,030 07/01/2014
14141 Killion St, Van Nuys 1,748 07/25/2025
5525 Hazeltine Ave, Van Nuys 2,421 04/20/2021
14137 Killion St, Van Nuys 1,896 05/03/2024
14131 Killion St, Van Nuys 2,458 06/07/2023 $1,440,000
5523 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 2,192 12/16/2005
5543 Hazeltine Ave, Van Nuys 1,919 08/09/2016
14147 Killion St, Van Nuys 2,516 06/18/2021
14124 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 10,396 04/04/2023
5517 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 2,392 10/12/1988 $7,500
5509 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 2,616 07/16/2024
5547 Hazeltine Ave, Van Nuys 2,400 10/20/2023
5501 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 2,016 02/17/2006
14145 Albers St, Van Nuys 2,196 05/17/2017 $1,205,500
5538 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 1,587 02/06/2025
5544 Calhoun Ave, Van Nuys 1,524 02/05/2025
14146 Killion St, Van Nuys 2,678 04/15/2020
5528 Stansbury Ave, Van Nuys 1,592 01/21/2011 $535,005

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