Los Angeles County property record for 5648 Katherine Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 794 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,633 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2245-022-016 |
| Primary APN | 2245-022-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 794 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,776 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 5648 KATHERINE AVE |
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| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-4616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 7910 LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | 7910 |
| Legal Tract | 7910 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 128500 |
5648 Katherine Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5648 KATHERINE AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997409154 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001659745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5648 Katherine Ave was $2,633.
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 | $201,709 (+1.99%) Land $135,543 Building $66,166 | |
| 2025 | $2,633.00 | $197,776 Land $132,886 Building $64,890 |
| 2023 | $2,582.00 (+4.53%) | $190,098 Land $127,727 Building $62,371 |
| 2022 | $2,470.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5648 Katherine Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
The area around 5648 Katherine Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 817 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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