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5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 Property Information

5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5520 N Columbus Ave
Zip code 91411
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

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Current property tax $4,360

Lot & Building Information for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 2,853
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.16
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was built in 1950 and has a total of 2,853 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $337,360, the tax amount paid for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 is $4,005.

When was 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 last sold?

5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was last sold in 12/06/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/06/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/06/2022 Grant Deed
08/23/2022 Financing Statement
07/13/2022 Notice
02/08/2021 Trust Deed 12/01/2050
02/08/2021 Termination Financing Statement
12/03/2019 Continuation Financing Statement
02/04/2015 Financing Statement
07/23/2014 Notice
03/19/2003 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,006
Current property tax $4,360
Market value $337,360
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5520 Columbus 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 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5520 Columbus 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 $337,360 1.1874 $4,006 +0.95%
2024-2025 $330,746 1.1997 $3,968 +2.03%
2023-2024 $324,262 1.1994 $3,889 +4.97%
2022-2023 $317,905 1.1655 $3,705 +1.15%
2021-2022 $311,672 1.1752 $3,663 -1.06%

Permits for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/20/2024
05/23/2014
08/26/1998
07/01/1998
             
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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)
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.31
Kester Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 836 0.37
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.60
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.72
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 0.84

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.47
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.60
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.71
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.72
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 0.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.47
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.60
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.22
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.26
St. Joseph's Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.27

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Neighbors for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5520 Columbus Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5431 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys 1,575 12/05/2001
5446 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,528 12/31/1998 $249,500
5410 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,544 12/26/2024
5437 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys 1,272 01/23/2023 $800,000
5430 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,552 05/22/2023
5420 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,572 02/26/2004 $559,005
5510 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 3,202 04/12/2022 $2,919,000
5506 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 3,033 11/02/2022 $3,100,000
5460 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,074 10/30/2025 $1,150,000
5450 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,476 10/23/2025
5436 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,604 07/22/2013
5500 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,486 07/27/2011
5451 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys 1,824 10/06/2010
5440 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,502 06/14/2022
5416 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,342 02/05/2018
5441 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys 1,330 10/21/2014 $645,000
5447 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys 1,365 05/14/2009 $502,005
5516 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,492 09/14/2020 $1,006,000
5456 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,236 12/07/2023 $1,275,000
5426 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys 1,440 01/16/2015

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