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5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 - Property report

Also known as: 5221 Sylmar Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.136

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5221 Sylmar Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Zip code
91401
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,832
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1928
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,206
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.136

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/08/2020 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/21/2017 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/14/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/19/2011 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX
02/03/2011 Court Action Conveyance XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X
11/30/2009 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/24/2009 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/15/2005 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$3,206
Current property tax
$3,444
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$270,001
Land value
$75,030
Building value
$194,971

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $264,708 1.1874 $3,143 +0.95%
2024-2025 $259,518 1.1997 $3,113 +2.03%
2023-2024 $254,430 1.1994 $3,052 +4.97%
2022-2023 $249,442 1.1655 $2,907 +1.16%
2021-2022 $244,552 1.1752 $2,874 -1.06%
2020-2021 $242,045 1.200129 $2,905 +6.33%
2019-2020 $232,648 1.174279 $2,732 +0.14%
2018-2019 $228,087 1.196 $2,728 +2.26%
2017-2018 $223,616 1.193 $2,668 +2.10%
2016-2017 $219,232 1.1918 $2,613 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
01/27/2022
02/04/2016
06/16/2015
06/04/2015
04/20/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.48
Kester Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 836 0.69
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.79
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.18
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 1.18
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 1.18
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 1.18
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School 8 Charter K-5 495 1.20
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.37
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.06
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 1.11
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.18
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.26
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 1.28
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.31
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 1.35
C. And E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School NR Private PK-8 231 1.41
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 1.02
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.18
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.26
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.31
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 1.35
Will Rogers Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 136 1.60
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.65
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.97
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.97

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Neighbors for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

5262 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys 5209 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5218 Tilden Ave, Van Nuys 5229 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5241 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 14425 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 5219 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5214 Tilden Ave, Van Nuys 5222 Tilden Ave, Van Nuys 5215 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 14405 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 14415 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 5235 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5253 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5257 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 5258 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys 5233 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys 14409 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 14419 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 5247 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys

Nearby ZIP codes for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

90077, Los Angeles County, CA 90210, Los Angeles County, CA 91316, Los Angeles County, CA 91331, Los Angeles County, CA 91343, Los Angeles County, CA 91402, Los Angeles County, CA 91403, Los Angeles County, CA 91405, Los Angeles County, CA 91406, Los Angeles County, CA 91411, Los Angeles County, CA 91423, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA 91505, Los Angeles County, CA 91601, Los Angeles County, CA 91602, Los Angeles County, CA 91604, Los Angeles County, CA 91605, Los Angeles County, CA 91606, Los Angeles County, CA 91607, Los Angeles County, CA 91608, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The development at 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 has a total of 1,832 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is currently assessed at $270,001.

What are the property taxes for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The property taxes for 5221 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 total $3,205.

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