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  • $2,578,200

    5852 Melvin Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356

    3beds
    2,350sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1938
    1 Acres Lot
    $2,578,200 Zestimate®
    $1,097/sqft
    $5,818 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,578,200

    $2.29M - $2.94M

    $5,818/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    RARE one acre flat parcel in the desirable Melody Acres neighborhood of Tarzana! This EXCEPTIONAL estate property is ripe for renovation giving you the opportunity to develop your own private compound and restore this manor to its former glory. Situated behind a private gate, the circular driveway leads to the main single-story home. Leaded and beveled glass formal entry door greets you. Granite counters and a half bath adjacent to kitchen/utility room. A skylight in the family room and raised stone fireplace. Slider to outside patio with overhead patio cover across the back of the house. Additionally, there is a pool & pool house, gazebo with an above ground spa, two separate guest houses and north/south tennis court which is in need of resurfacing and equipment. One of the guest houses is an A-Frame cabin with wood beamed ceilings, kitchen and bath. There are stables, shed and 2-car detached garage. Conveniently located near The Village, Warner Center, trendy restaurants, Topanga shopping malls and Universal studios. Country feel in the middle of all the best amenities of city living. Excellent development or investor opportunity. Call for an appointment today to preview this property.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Wall
    Features
    • Built-Ins
    • Fireplace features: Raised Hearth
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Entry location: Main Level, Ground Level w/Steps
    • Fencing: Vinyl Fence, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed, Accessory Bldgs, Guest House/Casita, Cabana, Pool House, Stall(s)
    • Parcel number: 2153027016

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Condition
    • Fixer
    • Year built: 1938

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Tarzana

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,097/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,158,830
    • Annual tax amount: $26,354

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/27/2023Sold$2,075,000+6.4%$883/sqft
    Source: CSMAOR #223000010 Report a problem
    1/6/2023Pending sale$1,950,000$830/sqft
    Source: CSMAOR #223000010 Report a problem
    1/2/2023Listed for sale$1,950,000+95.2%$830/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #223000010 Report a problem
    1/27/2010Listing removed$999,000$425/sqft
    Source: Prudential Calif.Realty #F1809466 Report a problem
    11/11/2009Listed for sale$999,000$425/sqft
    Source: Prudential Calif.Realty #F1809466 Report a problem
    9/20/2009Listing removed$999,000$425/sqft
    Source: Prudential California Realty #09-382825 Report a problem
    7/17/2009Price change$999,000-15%$425/sqft
    Source: Prudential California Realty #09-382825 Report a problem
    6/1/2009Listed for sale$1,175,000$500/sqft
    Source: Prudential California Realty #09-382825 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$26,354 +0.5%$2,158,830 +2%
    2024$26,232 +481.3%$2,116,500 +575.8%
    2023$4,513 +4.2%$313,202 +2%
    2022$4,331 +1.4%$307,062 +2%
    2021$4,271 -0.7%$301,042 +1%
    2020$4,304 $297,956 +2%
    2019$4,304 +17.2%$292,115 +2%
    2018$3,672 $286,389 +2%
    2017$3,672 +2.2%$280,775 +2%
    2016$3,593 +3%$275,270 +1.5%
    2015$3,489 +0.4%$271,136 +2%
    2014$3,476 $265,826 +2.5%
    2012-- $259,438 +2%
    2011-- $254,352 +0.8%
    2010-- $252,452 -0.2%
    2009-- $253,052 +2%
    2008-- $248,091 +2%
    2007-- $243,228 +2%
    2006-- $238,460
    2005-- $238,460 +4%
    2004-- $229,202 +1.9%
    2003-- $225,002 +2%
    2002-- $220,591 +4%
    2000-- $212,027
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    Neighborhood: Tarzana

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