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5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Primary address	5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es)	5236 N Ethel Ave
Zip code	91401
County	Los Angeles

Municipality	Los Angeles
Neighborhood	Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date	05/22/1996
Sale price	$196,000

Arm's length	Register
Current property tax	$4,164

Lot & Building Information for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft	1,334
Building class	Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage	0.216
Units	1
Year built	1958
Year last altered	Register
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2
Heating/AC	Central 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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About 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,334 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $332,085, the tax amount paid for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $3,943.

When was 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 07/01/2015.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date	Purchase price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/22/1996	$196,000	Register	Register

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Title Documents for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date	Type	Maturity
08/06/2015	Notice
07/01/2015	Quitclaim Deed (File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/31/2013	Trust Deed	11/01/2023
05/22/1996	Deed

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Base tax	$3,943
Current property tax	$4,164

Market value	$332,085
Tax per sqft	$3

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or 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
03071	Los Angeles County Flood Control	Register
00170	Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs	Register
18850	Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1	Register

Assessment History for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5236 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	$332,085	1.1874	$3,943	+0.95%
2024-2025	$325,574	1.1997	$3,906	+2.03%
2023-2024	$319,191	1.1994	$3,828	+4.97%
2022-2023	$312,933	1.1655	$3,647	+1.17%
2021-2022	$306,798	1.1752	$3,605	-1.08%

Permits for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price

$995,000

-3.7% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$650

-3.8% YoY

Los Angeles County Median Sale Price

$870,000

-0.6% YoY

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Risk

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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

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Village Glen	NR	Private	K-12	212	0.41
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks	NR	Private	K-12	234	0.41
Bridgeport School	NR	Private	K-12	252	0.42
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School	7	Charter	K-5	379	0.55
Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles	NR	Private	PK-7	276	1.06

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Village Glen	NR	Private	K-12	212	0.41
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks	NR	Private	K-12	234	0.41
Bridgeport School	NR	Private	K-12	252	0.42
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 (miles)
Village Glen	NR	Private	K-12	212	0.41
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks	NR	Private	K-12	234	0.41
Bridgeport School	NR	Private	K-12	252	0.42
Jack London Continuation School	2	Public	9-12	70	0.76
Jack London Community Day School	2	Public	7-12	32	0.76

Neighbors for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5236 Ethel Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
5230 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys	2,780	09/29/2005
13051 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks	2,462	12/15/2014
5237 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	1,971	12/11/2025
13043 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks	2,700	05/23/2017
13039 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks	3,116	12/24/2018
5234 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys	994	07/16/2024	$903,000
5263 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	2,755	11/14/2017
5253 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	1,665	12/08/1988	$375,000
5226 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys	2,780	06/16/2006
5239 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	2,058	04/30/2004
13045 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks	2,700	12/05/2006
5232 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys	1,687	09/01/2022	$1,490,000
5246 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys	4,683	02/09/2022
13030 Weddington St, Van Nuys	1,516	07/08/2009	$640,006
5243 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	3,485	09/19/2024
5235 Leghorn Ave, Van Nuys	2,289	06/18/2026
13041 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks	2,864	09/21/2001	$547,005
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

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Issued	Permit	Type	Sub type	Valuation	Expires	Status
06/01/2015
03/04/2015
02/16/2015
11/15/2013
11/15/2013
12/29/2007