5541 Ranchito Ave, Sherman Oaks (Van Nuys), CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5541 Ranchito Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,681 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,790 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$210,000 (Jan 1995)
Tax Bill$4,451 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2247-005-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2247-005-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,681 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,790 sqft (0.156 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address5541 RANCHITO AVE
CitySHERMAN OAKS
StateCA
Zip91401-5806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 16407 LOT 3
Legal Subdivision16407
Legal Tract16407
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract128602

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address5541 RANCHITO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-5806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 26, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1995131994
Last Transfer DateJul 19, 2020
Transfer Doc0000178761
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2023
Property Address5541 RANCHITO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-5806
Document Number0000178761
Map ReferenceMB 384 PG 15
Instrument DateDec 31, 2020
Instrument23-0178761
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5541 RANCHITO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-5806

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$359,754 (+2%) Land $199,238 Building $160,516
2025$4,451.00 (+1.07%) Homeowner's exemption$352,701 (+4.04%) Land $195,332 Building $157,369
2024$4,404.00 (+1.9%)
2023$4,322.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption$339,007 Land $187,748 Building $151,259
2022$4,126.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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