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5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5500 N Colbath Ave
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 09/17/2025
Sale price $1,530,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,316

Lot & Building Information for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 1,938
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.166
Units 1
Year built 1951
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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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 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,938 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $924,444, the tax amount paid for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $10,976.

When was 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 02/17/2026.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/17/2025 $1,530,000
05/10/2013 $736,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/17/2026 Trust Transfer Deed
02/17/2026 Trust Transfer Deed
09/17/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
10/01/2055
09/17/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
04/24/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/23/2024 Release
04/16/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/01/2064
11/05/2021 Assignment Trust Deed
03/18/2020 Assignment
Assignment Trust Deed
03/18/2020 Covenant and Agreement
Option
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,977
Current property tax $11,316
Market value $924,444
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5500 Colbath 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5500 Colbath 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 $924,444 1.1874 $10,977 +0.95%
2024-2025 $906,319 1.1997 $10,873 +2.03%
2023-2024 $888,549 1.1994 $10,657 +4.97%
2022-2023 $871,128 1.1655 $10,153 +1.16%
2021-2022 $854,048 1.1752 $10,037 -1.06%

Permits for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/26/2024
09/13/2017
09/13/2017
10/17/2016
10/13/2016
09/13/2016
05/06/2015
03/05/2010
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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)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.31
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.60
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.60
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 0.60
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.60
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.66
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.73
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.86
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.98

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.36
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.60
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.98
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.98
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.98

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Neighbors for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5500 Colbath Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5544 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,477 10/04/2012
5532 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,486 01/29/2008
5520 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,450 11/29/2010
5534 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,973 06/16/2014 $610,000
5554 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,160 05/12/2015
5518 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,362 08/03/1999 $262,002
5514 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,626 07/03/2024
5550 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,205 09/25/2009
5508 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,890 03/08/2001 $320,003
5506 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,760 04/11/2022 $1,872,500
5501 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys 1,512 10/09/1998 $304,000
5530 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,867 07/29/2002
5540 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,648 08/28/2017
5513 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys 1,446 10/30/2006
5542 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,386 04/17/2013 $639,000
5536 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,552 02/19/1999 $233,000
5524 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,403 10/13/2016
5526 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,406 04/12/2022 $1,414,000
5512 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 3,110 07/10/2020 $1,765,000
5507 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys 2,114 01/03/2025

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