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5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5436 N Ethel Ave
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 06/20/1996
Sale price $109,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,382

Lot & Building Information for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 1,156
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.172
Units 1
Year built 1917
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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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Other Property Data for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1917 and has a total of 1,156 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $936,090, the tax amount paid for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $11,115.

When was 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 11/03/2006.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/1996 $109,000
04/15/1993 $65,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/10/2013 Modify Trust Deed 02/01/2037
08/18/2010 Notice of Trustees Sale
01/18/2007 Trust Deed
11/03/2006 Deed
07/11/2006 Trust Deed
06/23/2006 Trust Deed
06/23/2006 Deed
07/05/2001 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/04/1999 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/20/1996 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,115
Current property tax $11,382
Market value $936,090
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5436 Ethel 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 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5436 Ethel 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 $936,090 1.1874 $11,115 +0.95%
2024-2025 $917,737 1.1997 $11,010 +2.03%
2023-2024 $899,743 1.1994 $10,792 +4.97%
2022-2023 $882,102 1.1655 $10,281 +1.16%
2021-2022 $864,806 1.1752 $10,163 -1.06%

Permits for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/17/2006
01/12/2004
             
             
             
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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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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)
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.16
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.16
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.17
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School 7 Charter K-5 379 0.80
John B. Monlux Elementary School 7 Public K-5 640 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.16
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.16
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.17
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 0.52
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.16
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.16
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.17
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 0.52
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 0.52

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Neighbors for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5436 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5440 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,335 03/05/2026
5420 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,024 02/23/2021
5417 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 2,067 03/23/2022 $1,430,000
5519 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,762 06/15/2011 $575,000
5411 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,985 12/27/2002 $418,004
5441 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,669 06/30/1998 $285,000
5455 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,998 10/15/2021
5505 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,654 03/03/2017
5511 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,716 09/23/2025
5450 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 4,778 12/10/2013
5444 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,080 05/02/2000
5412 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 2,517 06/20/2019 $1,465,000
5525 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 2,026 01/05/2024 $1,340,000
5408 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 2,247 09/07/2017
5421 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,485 01/18/1994 $179,500
5447 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,781 02/26/2004
5430 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 3,818 07/29/2024
5429 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,945 09/17/2010
5456 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 1,661 03/12/2013
5435 Wortser Ave, Van Nuys 1,998 08/11/2017 $900,000

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