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5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 - Property report

Also known as: 5938 Wish Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$485,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5938 Wish Ave
Encino, CA 91316
Zip code
91316
Neighborhood
Encino
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,741
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1956
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
12/12/2012
Sale price
$485,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,378
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

Walk score
24 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA

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

Sales history for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2012 $485,000 XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/21/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/22/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/22/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/22/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
08/29/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/25/2018 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/19/2016 Trust Deed XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/19/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/08/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
01/04/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, 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
$7,378
Current property tax
$7,771
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$621,357
Land value
$446,356
Building value
$175,001

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $609,174 1.1874 $7,233 +0.95%
2024-2025 $597,230 1.1997 $7,165 +2.03%
2023-2024 $585,520 1.1994 $7,023 +4.97%
2022-2023 $574,040 1.1655 $6,690 +1.16%
2021-2022 $562,785 1.1752 $6,614 -1.06%
2020-2021 $557,015 1.200129 $6,685 +6.33%
2019-2020 $535,388 1.174279 $6,287 +0.14%
2018-2019 $524,891 1.196 $6,278 +2.26%
2017-2018 $514,600 1.193 $6,139 +2.10%
2016-2017 $504,511 1.1918 $6,013 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA

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
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/24/2020
11/29/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map
Seismic gas shut-off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Academy for Enriched Sciences 10 Public K-5 299 0.64
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 7 Public K-12 587 0.98
Emelita Academy Charter School 6 Public K-5 283 1.03
Encino Charter Elementary School 8 Charter K-5 520 1.16
Lemay Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 342 1.16
Child's World School NR Private K-3 40 1.22
Sage Academy NR Private PK, K-1 98 1.30
Sage Academy NR Private PK, K-1 98 1.30
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 1.32
Newcastle Elementary School 6 Public K-5 309 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Magnolia Science Academy 2 4 Charter 6-12 511 0.58
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 7 Public K-12 587 0.98
William Mulholland Middle School 5 Public 6-8 1,002 1.00
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 1.32
The Learning Center NR Private 4-12 14 1.35
The City School NR Private PK-8 87 1.43
St. Bridget of Sweden Elementary School NR Private K-8 125 1.43
Valley School NR Private PK-8 181 1.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
High Tech La School 8 Charter 9-12 359 0.58
Magnolia Science Academy 2 4 Charter 6-12 511 0.58
Birmingham Community Charter High School 7 Charter 9-12 3,058 0.74
Independence Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 101 0.79
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet School 7 Public 9-12 224 0.87
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 7 Public K-12 587 0.98
Assyrian American Christian School NR Private 4-12 0 1.32
The Learning Center NR Private 4-12 14 1.35
The Help Group's Parkhill School NR Private 9-12 21 1.43
The Help Group's North Hills Prep NR Private 3-12 71 1.43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316?

The development at 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316?

5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 has a total of 1,741 square feet.

When was 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 last sold and what was the sale price?

5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 was last sold on 12/12/2012 for $485,000.

What is the assessed value of 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316?

5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 is currently assessed at $609,174.

What are the property taxes for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316?

The property taxes for 5938 Wish Avenue, Encino, CA 91316 total $7,233.

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