8526 Melvin Ave, Northridge, CA 91324 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 8526 Melvin Ave, Northridge, CA 91324

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,498 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,307 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Transfer Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2783-017-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2783-017-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,774 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,498 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8526 MELVIN AVE
City	NORTHRIDGE
State	CA
Zip	91324-4135
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LARS
Legal Description	TRACT # 20859 LOT 108
Legal Subdivision	20859
Legal Tract	20859
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	108
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	113424

Owner

8526 Melvin Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 8, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CUSTOMER SERVICE MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 5, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Jun 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME CHOICE FUNDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 11, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000266644
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 8, 2022
Property Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135
Document Number	0000266644
Map Reference	MB 600 PG 87-91
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2022
Instrument	22-0266644
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2021
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135

Mortgage

Document Number	0001170177
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Instrument	21-1170177

Lender

Name	CUSTOMER SERVICE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001141116
Date	Oct 5, 2017
Instrument	17-1141116

Lender

Name	DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TAMPA, FL 33607

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	8526 MELVIN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-4135
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000714903
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	20-0714903

Lender

Name	PRIME CHOICE FUNDING INC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8526 Melvin Ave was $3,307 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$258,937 (+2%) Land $103,573 Building $155,364
2025	$3,307.00 Homeowner's exemption	$253,861 Land $101,543 Building $152,318
2023	$3,193.00 (+4.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$244,004 Land $97,600 Building $146,404
2022	$3,050.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8526 Melvin 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

Wildfire risk around 8526 Melvin Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 651 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

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

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