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5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5248 N Buffalo Ave
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 02/16/2023
Sale price $1,220,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,715

Lot & Building Information for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 1,599
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.149
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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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 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,599 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,294,672, the tax amount paid for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $15,372.

When was 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 02/16/2023 for $1,220,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2023 $1,220,000
05/04/2004 $691,006
05/02/2000 $325,003
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/22/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
02/16/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/21/2021 Assignment Trust Deed
09/17/2021 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/19/2021 Assignment Trust Deed
09/03/2019 Trust Deed
09/03/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/24/2019 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/04/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/24/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $15,373
Current property tax $15,715
Market value $1,294,672
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5248 Buffalo 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 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5248 Buffalo 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 $1,294,672 1.1874 $15,373 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,269,287 1.1997 $15,228 -5.84%
2023-2024 $1,348,358 1.1994 $16,172 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,321,920 1.1655 $15,407 +37.66%
2021-2022 $952,366 1.1752 $11,192 -1.06%

Permits for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/18/2024
01/08/2024
03/06/2023
12/05/2008
07/23/2008
05/29/2008
08/02/2004
06/27/2003
06/23/2003
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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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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 to school (mi)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.49
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.71
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.71
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.71
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School 7 Charter K-5 379 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.20
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.27
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.71
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.71
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.60
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.71
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.71
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.71
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.91

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Neighbors for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5248 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5254 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,658 04/04/2025 $1,740,000
5255 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 1,304
5249 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 2,665 09/11/2020 $1,995,000
5245 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 1,483 10/03/2018
5238 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,500 06/14/2017
5226 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,749 11/04/2010
5216 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,411 12/28/2020
5210 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,500 09/15/2000 $343,003
5211 Ventura Canyon Ave, Van Nuys 1,777 12/17/2018
5260 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,967 06/14/2019 $1,040,000
5222 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 2,326 08/08/2018
5217 Ventura Canyon Ave, Van Nuys 1,474 03/20/2015
5261 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 2,076 08/02/2024
5227 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 2,362 11/10/2020 $1,630,000
5232 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,302 05/14/2020
5239 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 1,454 02/11/2025 $2,199,000
5233 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 1,304 04/23/2025
5242 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys 1,713 01/19/2023
5223 Ventura Canyon Ave, Van Nuys 1,481 10/29/2025
5223 Allott Ave, Van Nuys 2,267 05/14/2018 $984,000

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