Los Angeles County property record for 6038 Ethel Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.378 acres (16,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $501,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,769 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2331-022-045 |
| Primary APN | 2331-022-045 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,473 sqft (0.378 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 135 ft Depth |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 6038 ETHEL AVE |
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| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TR=1336*FOR DESC SEE ASSESSORS MAPS* POR OF LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1336 |
| Legal Tract | 1336 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 123601 |
6038 Ethel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6038 ETHEL AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-3216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121736801 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000545902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 6038 ETHEL AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-3216 |
| Document Number | 0000512346 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6038 ETHEL AVE VAN NUYS CA 914013216, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-3216 |
| Document Number | 0000512346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 512346 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 6038 Ethel Ave was $7,769 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $629,267 (+2%) Land $299,058 Building $330,209 | |
| 2025 | $7,769.00 Homeowner's exemption | $616,930 Land $293,195 Building $323,735 |
| 2023 | $7,529.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $592,976 Land $281,811 Building $311,165 |
| 2022 | $7,189.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6038 Ethel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1994.
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 (1994) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1994 · rainfall accumulation |
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 6038 Ethel 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 490 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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