| Primary address | 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino |
| Alternate address(es) | 5238 N Whitaker Ave |
| Zip code | 91436 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Encino |
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| Sale date | 09/06/2013 |
| Sale price | $575,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,829 |
| Building sqft | 1,730 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.126 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Zoning district | One-Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,730 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $718,952, the tax amount paid for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436 is $8,536.
When was 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436 last sold?5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436 was last sold in 11/12/2020.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2013 | $575,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, CA 91436. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,537 |
| Current property tax | $8,829 |
| Market value | $718,952 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 18851 | Los Angeles City Light Maintenance | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, 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 | $718,952 | 1.1874 | $8,537 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $704,856 | 1.1997 | $8,456 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $691,036 | 1.1994 | $8,288 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $677,488 | 1.1655 | $7,896 | +1.15% |
| 2021-2022 | $664,205 | 1.1752 | $7,806 | -1.06% |
The complete history of permits filed for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encino Charter Elementary School | 8 | Charter | K-5 | 520 | 0.37 |
| The Learning Center | NR | Private | 4-12 | 14 | 0.55 |
| K12 Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Valley Beth Shalom Day School | NR | Private | K-6 | 218 | 0.90 |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 276 | 0.90 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center | NR | Private | 4-12 | 14 | 0.55 |
| K12 Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.61 |
| St. Cyril of Jerusalem Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 276 | 0.90 |
| Westmark School | NR | Private | 2-12 | 225 | 1.15 |
| Phoenix Ranch West | NR | Private | 5-8 | 65 | 1.15 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center | NR | Private | 4-12 | 14 | 0.55 |
| K12 Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.61 |
| Westmark School | NR | Private | 2-12 | 225 | 1.15 |
| Holy Martyrs Armenian High School-Ferrahian | NR | Private | PK-12 | 730 | 1.15 |
| Crespi Carmelite High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 547 | 1.15 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5238 Whitaker Avenue, Encino.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16467 Otsego St, Encino | 4,309 | 04/09/2021 | $1,970,000 |
| 16445 Otsego St, Encino | 2,512 | 05/06/2025 | $3,797,500 |
| 16648 McCormick St, Encino | 2,217 | 03/28/2023 | |
| 5239 Seville Ave, Encino | 1,254 | 03/27/2003 | |
| 5244 Whitaker Ave, Encino | 2,590 | 03/04/2002 | |
| 16439 Otsego St, Encino | 2,345 | 12/18/2023 | |
| 16425 Otsego St, Encino | 2,363 | 09/03/2025 | |
| 16411 Otsego St, Encino | 2,245 | 12/18/2024 | |
| 16641 McCormick St, Encino | 1,231 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 16453 Otsego St, Encino | 2,103 | 10/06/2014 | |
| 16417 Otsego St, Encino | 2,641 | 10/24/2017 | |
| 16431 Otsego St, Encino | 2,203 | 10/28/2022 | $4,375,000 |
| 16630 McCormick St, Encino | 1,782 | 02/28/2019 | |
| 5230 Whitaker Ave, Encino | 1,556 | 03/22/2021 | $1,100,000 |
| 16635 McCormick St, Encino | 1,254 | 10/22/1999 | |
| 16640 McCormick St, Encino | 1,251 | 08/09/2018 | |
| 16644 McCormick St, Encino | 2,734 | 03/13/2006 | |
| 16459 Otsego St, Encino | 5,372 | 11/24/2020 | $2,082,500 |
| 16631 McCormick St, Encino | 1,788 | 11/04/2010 | $348,003 |
| 16634 McCormick St, Encino | 1,470 | 03/15/2024 |