Los Angeles County property record for 4242 Vanalden Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,274 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,665 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jan 2026 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2177-030-014 |
| Primary APN | 2177-030-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 18,274 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TARZANA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91356-5518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARA |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 26321 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | 26321 |
| Legal Tract | 26321 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 139801 |
4242 Vanalden Ave is held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011623969 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000541830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000538702 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0538702 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000027546 |
| Map Reference | MB 686 PG 69-71 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0027546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4242 VANAIDIEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356 |
| Document Number | 0000027547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0027547 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000052076 |
| Map Reference | MB 686 PG 69-71 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0052076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000007932 |
| Map Reference | MB 686 PG 69-71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 26-0007932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000007599 |
| Map Reference | MB 686 PG 69-71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 26-0007599 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
| Document Number | 0000541830 |
| Map Reference | MB 686 PG 69-71 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0541830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4242 VANALDEN AVE, TARZANA, CA 91356-5518 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Vanalden Ave was $9,665.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $776,006 (+2%) Land $571,387 Building $204,619 | |
| 2025 | $9,665.00 Homeowner's exemption | $760,791 Land $560,184 Building $200,607 |
| 2023 | $9,316.00 (+4.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $731,250 (+2%) Land $538,432 Building $192,818 |
| 2022 | $8,915.00 Homeowner's exemption | $716,913 Land $527,875 Building $189,038 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4242 Vanalden Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 33 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4242 Vanalden Ave is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 43% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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