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5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5246 N Ethel Ave
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Current property tax $22,689

Lot & Building Information for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 4,683
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.376
Units 1
Year built 1959
Year last altered
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
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 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1959 and has a total of 4,683 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,848,048, the tax amount paid for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $21,943.

When was 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 02/09/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/16/2022 Reconveyance
02/14/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
02/09/2022 Trust Deed 03/01/2052
02/09/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/15/2018 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/05/2018 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/11/2012 Trust Deed 12/01/2042
05/23/2007 Deed
02/28/2007 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $21,944
Current property tax $22,689
Market value $1,848,048
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5246 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
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,848,048 1.1874 $21,944 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,811,813 1.1997 $21,736 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,776,288 1.1994 $21,305 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,741,460 1.1655 $20,297 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,707,314 1.1752 $20,064 -1.06%

Permits for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/19/2025
02/19/2025
11/18/2024
10/24/2023
05/15/2018
06/21/2016
01/27/2012
11/15/2007
03/06/2007
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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
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area

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 0.39
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.39
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.40
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School 7 Charter K-5 379 0.56
Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles NR Private PK-7 276 1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.39
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.39
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.40
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.64
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.66

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.39
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.39
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.40
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 0.75
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 0.75

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Neighbors for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5246 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5230 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,780 09/29/2005
5263 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 2,755 11/14/2017
5234 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 994 07/16/2024 $903,000
13051 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 2,462 12/15/2014
5237 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 1,971 12/11/2025
5253 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 1,665 12/08/1988 $375,000
5236 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 1,334 07/01/2015
5226 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,780 06/16/2006
13047 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 1,879 03/12/2026
13018 Weddington St, Van Nuys 2,031 08/31/2012
13042 Weddington St, Van Nuys 2,031 04/25/2012
5232 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 1,687 09/01/2022 $1,490,000
13030 Weddington St, Van Nuys 1,516 07/08/2009 $640,006
5243 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 3,485 09/19/2024
13036 Weddington St, Van Nuys 2,152 07/20/2011 $670,000
5235 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 2,289 04/07/2006
5240 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys 2,760 08/24/2021
5241 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 2,512 05/28/2015 $1,036,500
13024 Weddington St, Van Nuys 1,606 09/29/2025
5249 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys 3,028 05/23/2013 $765,000

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