Los Angeles County property record for 5938 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA 91316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,593 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $585,005 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2159-028-007 |
| Primary APN | 2159-028-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,593 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,499 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5938 BALCOM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ENCINO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91316-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 15727 LOT 326 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15727 |
| Legal Tract | 15727 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 326 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 139200 |
5938 Balcom Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5938 BALCOM AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013469965 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000441633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5938 BALCOM AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5938 BALCOM AVE, ENCINO, CA 91316-1107 |
| Document Number | 0000749774 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0749774 |
| Name | WINNPOINTE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5938 Balcom Ave was $8,891.
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 | $734,778 (+2%) Land $473,150 Building $261,628 | |
| 2025 | $8,891.00 | $720,372 Land $463,873 Building $256,499 |
| 2023 | $8,609.00 (+4.86%) | $692,401 Land $445,861 Building $246,540 |
| 2022 | $8,210.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5938 Balcom Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5938 Balcom 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 |
|---|
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 978 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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