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12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 Property Information

12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar
Alternate address(es) 12440 N Ralston Ave
Zip code 91342
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sylmar

Sales & Tax Overview for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Sale date 02/13/2004
Sale price $315,003
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,310

Lot & Building Information for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

Building sqft 1,052
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.512
Units 1
Year built 1947
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD3)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342?

12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 was built in 1947 and has a total of 1,052 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $499,623, the tax amount paid for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 is $5,932.

When was 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342 was last sold in 02/13/2004 for $315,003.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/13/2004 $315,003
08/13/1999 $172,001
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/26/2006 Trust Deed
02/13/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/13/1999 Deed
08/13/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,933
Current property tax $6,310
Market value $499,623
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12440 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar, 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 $499,623 1.1874 $5,933 +0.95%
2024-2025 $489,841 1.1997 $5,877 +2.03%
2023-2024 $480,237 1.1994 $5,760 +4.97%
2022-2023 $470,821 1.1655 $5,487 +1.15%
2021-2022 $461,590 1.1752 $5,425 -1.06%

Permits for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/11/2004
08/06/2004
08/06/2004
08/06/2004
08/06/2004
01/16/2004
01/16/2004
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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)
Dyer Street Elementary School 6 Public K-5 564 0.31
Osceola Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 342 0.55
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-5 362 0.92
Puc Community Charter Elementary NR Charter K-5 301 0.98
Santa Rosa / Bishop Alemany NR Private PK-8 174 1.01

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy 5 Charter 6-8 346 0.96
Santa Rosa / Bishop Alemany NR Private PK-8 174 1.01
Glenoaks Christian Elementary NR Private PK-7 232 1.03
Olive Vista Middle School 4 Public 6-8 946 1.07
San Fernando Middle School 3 Public 6-8 524 1.26

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
School Of History And Dramatic Arts At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies NR Public 9-12 283 0.45
Sylmar Senior High School 5 Charter 9-12 1,506 0.89
Sylmar Biotech Health Academy 7 Public 9-12 213 0.89
Evergreen Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 63 1.09
PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charte 7 Charter 6-12 796 1.32

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Neighbors for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar

Here are the neighbors for 12440 Ralston Avenue, Sylmar.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
14744 Astoria St, Sylmar 754
12432 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 1,460 12/03/2021
12416 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 1,329 02/28/2022
14563 Sayre St, Sylmar 1,054 08/21/2020 $408,500
12468 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 1,336 08/20/2024
14734 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,099 10/05/1989 $145,000
14740 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,012 08/04/2021
14559 Sayre St, Sylmar 2,031 02/06/2003
12512 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 1,962 03/24/2004
14750 Astoria St, Sylmar 1,168 12/05/2002
14577 Sayre St, Sylmar 2,523 04/01/2004
12577 Bradley Ave, Sylmar 1,338 01/17/2019 $750,000
12501 Bradley Ave, Sylmar 1,699 09/07/2004 $517,005
14650 Astoria Dr, Sylmar 2,343 05/13/1988 $85,955
12426 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 1,574 04/15/2015
14571 Sayre St, Sylmar 2,263 11/28/2011
12506 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 844 04/22/2003 $233,002
12516 Ralston Ave, Sylmar 772 08/11/1989 $125,000
14565 Sayre St, Sylmar 2,556 07/03/2025
14732 Astoria Dr, Sylmar 1,277 04/10/2017

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