Los Angeles County property record for 4254 Empress Ave, Encino, CA 91436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7 ba · 10,194 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.678 acres (29,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $45,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2291-002-007 |
| Primary APN | 2291-002-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,194 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,532 sqft (0.678 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 196 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4254 EMPRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ENCINO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91436-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LARA |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 18529 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | 18529 |
| Legal Tract | 18529 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 139701 |
4254 Empress Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2011.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5038 LINDLEY AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316-3519 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011490272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4254 EMPRESS AVE, ENCINO, CA 91436-3505 |
| Document Number | 0001033843 |
| Map Reference | MB 457 PG 10-13 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-1033843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5038 LINDLEY AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316-3519 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4254 Empress Ave was $45,526.
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 | $3,788,759 (+2%) Land $1,094,110 Building $2,694,649 | |
| 2025 | $45,526.00 | $3,714,470 Land $1,072,657 Building $2,641,813 |
| 2023 | $44,063.00 (+4.81%) | $3,570,234 Land $1,031,005 Building $2,539,229 |
| 2022 | $42,041.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4254 Empress Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 25 of 29 |
| 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 4254 Empress 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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