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12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 Property Information

12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar
Alternate address(es) 12595 N Ralston Ave
12597 N Ralston Ave
Zip code 91342
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sylmar

Sales & Tax Overview for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Current property tax $11,720

Lot & Building Information for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

Building sqft 4,080
Total sqft 5,630
Building class Five or More Apartments or Units - 4 Stories or Less (0500)
Acreage 0.345
Buildings on lot 2
Units 5
Year built 1993
Stories 4
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Weed hazard Yes
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342?

12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 was built in 1993 and has a total of 4,080 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $892,272, the tax amount paid for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 is $10,594.

When was 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 last sold?

12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 was last sold in 09/25/2013.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/25/2013 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/20/2013 Quitclaim Deed
04/02/2012 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
               
               
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Property Taxes for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,595
Current property tax $11,720
Market value $892,272

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $892,272 1.1874 $10,595 +0.95%
2024-2025 $874,777 1.1997 $10,495 +2.03%
2023-2024 $857,626 1.1994 $10,286 +4.97%
2022-2023 $840,811 1.1655 $9,800 +1.16%
2021-2022 $824,326 1.1752 $9,687 -1.07%

Permits for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
11/27/2017
10/17/2017
04/17/2017
12/15/2010
             
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 93,301
Median age 37.5
Average household income $115,644
Family households 82.8%
Occupied housing units 25,537
Owner occupied units 67.8%
Average number of people per household 3.6
Median year structure built 1977
Median value for units with a mortgage $709,800
Median value for units without a mortgage $653,800

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

Here are the neighbors for 12597 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12771 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 2,029 06/29/2012 $319,000
12753 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,169 01/26/2012
14809 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,216 12/01/2004
12520 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar 1,055 11/06/2019
12747 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,440 06/14/2017 $452,500
14829 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,037 01/10/2000
12518 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar 2,508 10/09/2019
14825 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,110 03/16/2023
14841 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,350 06/18/2002
12777 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,197 09/03/2015 $405,000
12739 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,583 05/10/2013 $350,000
12727 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,197 07/31/2015
14817 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,129
14813 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,138 06/01/2023
12783 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,169 05/01/2015
12759 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,899 09/01/2021
14823 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,010 01/23/2003
12765 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,569 06/12/2025
12733 Herrick Ave, Sylmar 1,930 11/30/2020
14835 Astoria St, Sylmar 4,108 11/12/2025

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