| Primary address | 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge |
| Alternate address(es) | 8553 N Melvin Ave |
| Zip code | 91324 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Northridge |
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| Sale date | 04/03/2003 |
| Sale price | $347,503 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,254 |
| Building sqft | 2,361 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.2
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1958 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Zoning district | Suburban (RS) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 was built in 1958 and has a total of 2,361 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $742,587, the tax amount paid for 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 is $8,817.
When was 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 last sold?8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 was last sold in 09/24/2020.
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Access detailed property tax data for 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,817 |
| Current property tax | $9,254 |
| Market value | $742,587 |
| Tax per sqft | $4 |
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 | 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 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, 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 | $742,587 | 1.1874 | $8,817 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $728,028 | 1.1997 | $8,734 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $713,754 | 1.1994 | $8,561 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $699,760 | 1.1655 | $8,156 | +1.16% |
| 2021-2022 | $686,040 | 1.1752 | $8,062 | -1.07% |
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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 |
| Seismic gas shut off valve installed | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsville Usa | NR | Private | K-2 | 48 | 0.17 |
| Ivy Bound Academy Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle #2 | NR | Charter | 5-8 | 101 | 0.54 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran School | NR | Private | K | 0 | 0.61 |
| Winnetka Avenue Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 349 | 0.75 |
| Napa Street Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 413 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bound Academy Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle #2 | NR | Charter | 5-8 | 101 | 0.54 |
| East Valley Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 31 | 0.78 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School West Valley | 7 | Charter | K-8 | 282 | 1.03 |
| James Jordan Middle School | 8 | Charter | 6-8 | 449 | 1.39 |
| Lewis Carroll Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-7 | 25 | 1.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 31 | 0.78 |
| Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center | NR | Public | 12 | 160 | 0.80 |
| Grover Cleveland Charter High School | 7 | Charter | 9-12 | 2,781 | 0.85 |
| Valley International Preparatory High | 8 | Charter | 9-12 | 275 | 1.02 |
| John R. Wooden High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 89 | 1.40 |
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Here are the neighbors for 8553 Melvin Avenue, Northridge.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8535 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 2,193 | 10/16/2023 | |
| 8559 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 2,687 | 04/20/2022 | |
| 8607 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 2,184 | 12/07/2018 | $650,000 |
| 8615 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,532 | 08/27/2004 | |
| 8618 Bothwell Rd, Northridge | 2,315 | 05/11/2005 | $600,006 |
| 8541 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,693 | 11/08/2022 | $887,000 |
| 8523 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,850 | 07/03/2023 | |
| 8500 Bothwell Rd, Northridge | 1,937 | 11/18/2002 | |
| 8547 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,815 | 02/23/2017 | $615,000 |
| 19606 Bryant St, Northridge | 1,912 | 09/27/2013 | |
| 8509 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,929 | 06/08/2020 | |
| 8501 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,960 | ||
| 8601 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 2,004 | 01/09/2014 | |
| 8612 Bothwell Rd, Northridge | 1,833 | 12/08/2020 | |
| 8529 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,850 | 09/03/2025 | |
| 8619 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,768 | 11/22/2022 | |
| 8606 Bothwell Rd, Northridge | 2,299 | 07/03/2013 | $360,000 |
| 8517 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 1,929 | 09/09/2024 | |
| 8500 Melvin Ave, Northridge | 2,453 | 09/23/2015 | |
| 8624 Bothwell Rd, Northridge | 2,009 | 08/18/2009 | $317,503 |