5866 Varna Ave Van Nuys, CA 91401
Valley Glen Neighborhood
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,566
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Guest House
- Wine Cellar
- Room in yard for a pool
- Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School Rated A-
- Two Primary Bathrooms
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of August 2013Hillview Park Estates....Beautifully remodeled, 4 bedroom/4bath, Traditional/Modern home on a fully landscaped estate sized lot in the "best kept secret neighborhoods" in LA. New large and sunny kitchen with built in BBQ; breakfast bar; professional stainless steel appliances; opens to formal dining room that opens to the living room with a cozy fireplace. Sunny Master Retreat with high ceiling and French doors + walk-in closet and new resort style bath w/Jacuzzi spa, double sinks and large shower. large 2nd master bedroom has walk in closet and a vintage /updated bath. the attached Guest unit(by breezeway)/ 4th bedroom has direct garage access. The finished garage has vaulted ceilings and can easily double as a studio/office. the carport fits 2 small cars. The huge estate lot and accommodate a large pool and there are vast grassy entertaining areas..... don't miss the basement/wine cellar either. This is a rare offering in a very desirable area....Discover Hillview Park!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Petra Pavlovits-Walters
Leland Properties License #01878398 Listed on: 07/24/2013
Last Buyer's Agent
Fred Schwartz
Rhodes Realty
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,855
Year Built
- Built in 1950 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- West Facing Home
- Landscaped
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned LARE11
Parking
- Attached Carport
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,566 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Entryway
- Wine Cellar
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Park or Greenbelt Views
- Laundry Room
- Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Studio bedroom
- Two Primary Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Room in yard for a pool
- Outdoor Grill
Additional Homes
- Guest House
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Property is located within a water district
- Sewer in Street
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2343-023-024
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2021
Sold by
Melton Gregory S and Melton Giovanna
Bought by
Gregory S Melton And Giovanna Melton Family T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Melton Gregory
Bought by
The Gregory S Melton & Giovanna Melton F
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Pavlovits Ivan
Bought by
Melton Gregory and Melton Giovanna
Seller's Agent
Petra Pavlovits-Walters
Leland Properties
Buyer's Agent
Fred Schwartz
Rhodes Realty
List Price
$889,900
Sold Price
$879,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$527,940
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2013
Sold by
Farkas Gabriella E
Bought by
Pavlovits Ivan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 17, 2013
Sold by
Zemer Denise Lee
Bought by
Pavlovits Vain
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 2012
Sold by
Zemer Douglas C
Bought by
Zemer Douglas C and Zemer Denise Lee
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 1997
Sold by
Zemer Stanley R
Bought by
Zemer Stanley R and Zemer Nita C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Amrock | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Amrock | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $880,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $560,005 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $456,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $503,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $527,940 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $1,849,000 | +110.1% | $721 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2013 08/30/13 | Sold | $879,900 | -1.1% | $343 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2013 08/02/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/24/2013 07/24/13 | For Sale | $889,900 | -- | $347 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,855 | $1,120,149 | $730,465 | $389,684 |
| 2023 | $13,588 | $1,098,187 | $716,143 | $382,044 |
| 2022 | $12,959 | $1,076,654 | $702,101 | $374,553 |
| 2021 | $12,799 | $1,055,544 | $688,335 | $367,209 |
| 2019 | $12,418 | $1,024,237 | $667,919 | $356,318 |
| 2018 | $12,269 | $1,004,155 | $654,823 | $349,332 |
| 2016 | $11,083 | $911,165 | $629,397 | $281,768 |
| 2015 | $10,921 | $897,479 | $619,943 | $277,536 |
| 2014 | $10,960 | $879,900 | $607,800 | $272,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Megan Melton
M
Seller's Agent in 2025
Megan Melton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(818) 501-4800
12 Total Sales
-
P
Seller's Agent in 2013
Petra Pavlovits-Walters
Leland Properties
-
F
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Fred Schwartz
Rhodes Realty
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 13-690985
APN: 2343-023-024
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