Great Value for this 5 Bedroom Single Story Pool Home in prime Porter Ranch neighborhood! Beautiful curb appeal and located on a mature tree lined street, this family home welcomes you with lots of natural light, effortlessly flowing floor plan and low maintenance, large yard with sparkling pool and cabana. The double door entry leads past the foyer to the spacious great room which wraps around the amply sized kitchen with brick oven and offers convenient access to the living and dining areas as well as to the enclosed patio with direct backyard access. The guest quarters with close access to one bathroom are located off to one side of the home while four other bedrooms and two more bathrooms, including the master with en-suite bathroom, are conveniently and privately located on the other side and separate from the main living and entertainment sections of the home. The design and flow of this home and backyard offers the ideal setting for entertaining guests or for spending quality time with family and loved ones. Located just minutes from a top rated Granada Hills Charter High School, and close proximity to shopping centers, restaurants, 118 FWY, parks, CSUN and all the very best the North Valley has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leon Oranskiy•DRE #01217444• Pacific Coast Realty
Contact: 818-618-5366
Bought with Kevork Zanazanian•DRE #01781412• Oak Brook Realty
3-D Virtual Tour available. Home Sweet Home! The perfect place to create lasting memories! You will find this lovely 5-bedroom single level home nestled in the quiet and safe neighborhood of Porter Ranch. Perfectly laid out floorplan with open living and dining space. Well maintained with many upgrades such as new dual-pane glass windows, upgraded flooring throughout, remodeled bathrooms, newly painted, down-lighting, all new copper piping and hot water heater, new garage door and new energy saver pool pump w/ filter system. Family living & enjoyment await you in your large kitchen w/ spacious & airy breakfast nook. Enjoy the convenience of your in-home laundry room and attached 2-car garage. Located among award winning schools-Granada Hills HS, Nobel Middle & Topeka Elementary, parks, shopping, & restaurants with easy access to freeways. Pride of ownership is evident throughout the neighborhood. This one won't last long!!
Public Records
Jan 14, 2008
Sold
$502,500
$218/sq ft
CRMLS #F1745005
Jan 21, 2008
Sold
$502,230
$218/sq ft
Dec 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 30, 2007
Listed
$499,000
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 1994
Sold
$245,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1971
Sold
$45,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,055 (+21.6%)
$819,876 + $312,324
$1,132,200
2024
$11,554 (+1.9%)
$819,876 + $312,324
$1,132,200
2023
$11,336 (+4.8%)
$651,090 + $266,217
$917,307
2022
$10,819 (+1.3%)
$638,324 + $260,998
$899,322
2021
$10,683 (+37.6%)
$625,808 + $255,881
$881,689
2020
$7,764 (+3.9%)
$613,538 + $250,864
$864,402
2019
$7,469 (+2.5%)
$392,135 + $211,378
$603,513
2018
$7,284 (+2.2%)
$384,447 + $207,234
$591,681
2017
$7,127 (+2.5%)
$369,519 + $199,188
$568,707
2016
$6,952 (+1.4%)
$369,519 + $199,188
$568,707
2015
$6,853 (−0.4%)
$362,274 + $195,283
$557,557
2014
$6,882 (−1.3%)
$349,844 + $188,583
$538,427
2012
$6,974 (+3.2%)
$348,263 + $187,731
$535,994
2011
$6,755 (−1.1%)
$341,435 + $184,050
$525,485
2010
$6,830 (+3.7%)
$334,741 + $180,442
$515,183
2009
$6,585 (−31.9%)
$332,240 + $179,094
$511,334
2008
$9,675
$333,030 + $179,520
$512,550
Tax history for 18401 Germain St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,055 (+21.6%)
$819,876 + $312,324
$1,132,200
2024
$11,554 (+1.9%)
$819,876 + $312,324
$1,132,200
2023
$11,336 (+4.8%)
$651,090 + $266,217
$917,307
2022
$10,819 (+1.3%)
$638,324 + $260,998
$899,322
2021
$10,683 (+37.6%)
$625,808 + $255,881
$881,689
2020
$7,764 (+3.9%)
$613,538 + $250,864
$864,402
2019
$7,469 (+2.5%)
$392,135 + $211,378
$603,513
2018
$7,284 (+2.2%)
$384,447 + $207,234
$591,681
2017
$7,127 (+2.5%)
$369,519 + $199,188
$568,707
2016
$6,952 (+1.4%)
$369,519 + $199,188
$568,707
2015
$6,853 (−0.4%)
$362,274 + $195,283
$557,557
2014
$6,882 (−1.3%)
$349,844 + $188,583
$538,427
2012
$6,974 (+3.2%)
$348,263 + $187,731
$535,994
2011
$6,755 (−1.1%)
$341,435 + $184,050
$525,485
2010
$6,830 (+3.7%)
$334,741 + $180,442
$515,183
2009
$6,585 (−31.9%)
$332,240 + $179,094
$511,334
2008
$9,675
$333,030 + $179,520
$512,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,308
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2731004001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Dec 10, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Install a roof-mounted microinverter and AC module solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Aug 7, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new gas valve.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Combination, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Outside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Cabana, Deck, Enclosed
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2731004001
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: Darby
Middle Or Junior School: Patrick Henry
High School: Granada Hills Charter
High School District: Los Angeles Unified
Elementary School 2: DARBY
Middle Or Junior School 2: PATHEN
High School 2: GRHICH
Location Information
Directions: East of Reseda Blvd, North of San Jose St
Zoning: LARE11
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2731004001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 818-618-5366
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Leon
List Agent Last Name: Oranskiy
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Pacific Coast Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kevork
Buyer Agent Last Name: Zanazanian
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Oak Brook Realty
Around this home
Schools
Darby Avenue Charter School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Patrick Henry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Northridge Academy High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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