8478 Independence Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91304 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8478 Independence Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91304

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,477 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,051 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$640,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill	$9,253 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2779-006-181`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2779-006-181`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	2,477 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,051 sqft (0.116 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE
City	CANOGA PARK
State	CA
Zip	91304-2752
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TR=52688 LOT 1
Legal Subdivision	52688
Legal Tract	52688
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	113234

Owner

8478 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 13, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2003
Deed Document Number	201758412
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2021
Title Company	INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752

Mortgage

Document Number	0001810141
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	21-1810141

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	306 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752

Mortgage

Document Number	0001500640
Date	Nov 23, 2020
Instrument	20-1500640

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	319 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2017
Property Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752
Document Number	0000058412
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2016
Instrument	58412
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2018
Title Company	BNT TITLE COMPANY/CA, BNT TITLE CO/CA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$704.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8478 INDEPENDENCE AVE CANOGA PARK CA 913042752, CANOGA PARK, CA 91304-2752

Mortgage

Document Number	58413
Date	Jan 13, 2017
Instrument	58413

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8478 Independence Ave was $9,253.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$757,622 (+2%) Land $435,278 Building $322,344
2025	$9,253.00	$742,768 Land $426,744 Building $316,024
2023	$8,956.00 (+4.88%)	$713,927 Land $410,174 Building $303,753
2022	$8,539.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8478 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	1 in force

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

The area around 8478 Independence 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 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	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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