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8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 Property Information

8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 Property Information

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8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040
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Address

Primary address 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland
Alternate address(es) 8538 W Forsythe St
Zip code 91040
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sunland

Sales & Tax Overview for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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Sale date 03/23/2023
Sale price $1,050,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,557

Lot & Building Information for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

Building sqft 1,583
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.154
Units 1
Year built 1954
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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About 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040?

8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,583 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,114,267, the tax amount paid for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 is $13,230.

When was 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 last sold?

8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, CA 91040 was last sold in 11/18/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/23/2023 $1,050,000
11/23/2021 $670,000
03/17/2005 $510,005
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/18/2024 Grant Deed
(File correction)
11/05/2024 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
11/01/2054
03/23/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/01/2053
03/23/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/18/2022 Release Government Lien
11/23/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/28/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
01/29/2019 Notice
09/11/2006 Deed
03/17/2005 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,231
Current property tax $13,557
Market value $1,114,267
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland, 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 $1,114,267 1.1874 $13,231 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,092,419 1.1997 $13,106 +56.76%
2023-2024 $697,068 1.1994 $8,361 +4.97%
2022-2023 $683,400 1.1655 $7,965 +1.18%
2021-2022 $669,874 1.1752 $7,872 -1.07%

Permits for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/25/2005
             
             
             
             
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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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Risk

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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)
Sunland Elementary School 5 Public K-5 289 0.34
Trinity Christian School NR Private K-6 0 0.35
Fairhaven Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 130 0.54
Apperson Street Elementary School 6 Public K-5 373 0.96
Plainview Academic Charter Academy 2 Charter K-5 285 1.17

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fairhaven Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 130 0.54
Mt. Gleason Middle School 5 Public 6-8 744 0.91
Skyward Christian Schools NR Private K-12 0 1.19
Smart Academy / Christian NR Private K-12 6 1.44
Canyon View Academy NR Private K-8 25 1.49

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fairhaven Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 130 0.54
Mt. Lukens Continuation School 3 Public 9-12 27 1.15
Skyward Christian Schools NR Private K-12 0 1.19
Verdugo Hills Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,195 1.24
Smart Academy / Christian NR Private K-12 6 1.44

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Neighbors for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland

Here are the neighbors for 8538 Forsythe Street, Sunland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
8541 Kyle St, Sunland 1,335 10/05/2016 $450,000
8520 Forsythe St, Sunland 898
8527 Kyle St, Sunland 888 10/21/2022 $715,000
8427 Hillrose St, Sunland 1,532 07/17/2013
10716 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,364 09/29/2000 $195,001
8521 Kyle St, Sunland 885 04/03/2019
8433 Hillrose St, Sunland 2,241 04/13/2022
8421 Hillrose St, Sunland 1,598 08/27/2021 $850,000
10728 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,389 11/26/2019
8561 Kyle St, Sunland 1,214 06/28/2019 $650,000
8555 Kyle St, Sunland 1,078 06/14/2017
10820 Sherman Grove Ave, Sunland 1,186 12/07/2023 $1,190,000
10712 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,389 02/24/2025
8532 Forsythe St, Sunland 1,475 07/03/2000
10748 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,731 04/05/2018
10722 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,389 06/30/2022 $830,000
8531 Kyle St, Sunland 1,183 04/11/2024
10754 Wescott Ave, Sunland 1,912 03/11/2011
8549 Kyle St, Sunland 1,359 04/19/2023
8537 Kyle St, Sunland 1,209 03/31/2016

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