Tucked down a long, private drive, you'll find this old world bungalow bursting with character. Situated on over 26,000 square feet of flat land is the main home, guest house, pool house and several separate storage units surrounding a sparkling pool. Winding brick walkways guide you through the abundant, mature greenery on the grounds. The main home includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Skylights, hardwood flooring and vaulted wood ceilings feature throughout the home. Two grand, brick fireplaces feature in the dining and living rooms. The master bedroom has an en suite full bath with claw tub, as well as a sitting room that receives lots of light from the skylight. The large 1200 square foot guesthouse overlooks the pool and includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room and fireplace. On the grounds, you’ll find charming accents like two Gatsby gazebos (one was used in the filming of 1979’s PRETTY BABY starring Brooke Shields), a chicken coop, an outdoor BBQ and four storage units. This property is a developer's dream.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$703Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Epstein•DRE #01121162• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Goli Namdar•DRE #01918427• Engel & Volkers Sherman Oaks
Source:CRMLS #SR17157419
Redfin Estimate
$1,744,100
$444K since sold in September 2020$35K since October
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This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.
Tucked down a long, private drive, you'll find this old world bungalow bursting with character. Situated on over 26,000 square feet of flat land is the main home, guest house, pool house and several separate storage units surrounding a sparkling pool. Winding brick walkways guide you through the abundant, mature greenery on the grounds. The main home includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Skylights, hardwood flooring and vaulted wood ceilings feature throughout the home. Two grand, brick fireplaces feature in the dining and living rooms. The master bedroom has an en suite full bath with claw tub, as well as a sitting room that receives lots of light from the skylight. The large 1200 square foot guesthouse overlooks the pool and includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room and fireplace. On the grounds, you’ll find charming accents like two Gatsby gazebos (one was used in the filming of 1979’s PRETTY BABY starring Brooke Shields), a chicken coop, an outdoor BBQ and four storage units. This property is a developer's dream.
Public Records
Apr 22, 1976
Sold
$85,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,218 (+0.9%)
$861,181 + $574,121
$1,435,302
2024
$17,068 (+2.0%)
$844,296 + $562,864
$1,407,160
2023
$16,739 (+4.8%)
$827,742 + $551,828
$1,379,570
2022
$15,965 (+1.2%)
$811,512 + $541,008
$1,352,520
2021
$15,769 (+26.4%)
$795,600 + $530,400
$1,326,000
2020
$12,474 (+4.1%)
$780,000 + $520,000
$1,300,000
2019
$11,986 (+1.6%)
$790,704 + $208,080
$998,784
2018
$11,797 (+359.9%)
$775,200 + $204,000
$979,200
2017
$2,565 (+3.4%)
$85,665 + $103,246
$188,911
2016
$2,481 (+4.9%)
$85,665 + $103,246
$188,911
2015
$2,365 (−1.0%)
$83,986 + $101,222
$185,208
2014
$2,389 (−1.2%)
$81,105 + $97,749
$178,854
2012
$2,419 (+2.6%)
$80,739 + $97,308
$178,047
2011
$2,357 (−1.0%)
$79,156 + $95,400
$174,556
2010
$2,380 (+3.6%)
$77,604 + $93,530
$171,134
2009
$2,297 (+4.0%)
$77,025 + $92,831
$169,856
2008
$2,208
$77,208 + $93,052
$170,260
Tax history for 5731 Ranchito Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,218 (+0.9%)
$861,181 + $574,121
$1,435,302
2024
$17,068 (+2.0%)
$844,296 + $562,864
$1,407,160
2023
$16,739 (+4.8%)
$827,742 + $551,828
$1,379,570
2022
$15,965 (+1.2%)
$811,512 + $541,008
$1,352,520
2021
$15,769 (+26.4%)
$795,600 + $530,400
$1,326,000
2020
$12,474 (+4.1%)
$780,000 + $520,000
$1,300,000
2019
$11,986 (+1.6%)
$790,704 + $208,080
$998,784
2018
$11,797 (+359.9%)
$775,200 + $204,000
$979,200
2017
$2,565 (+3.4%)
$85,665 + $103,246
$188,911
2016
$2,481 (+4.9%)
$85,665 + $103,246
$188,911
2015
$2,365 (−1.0%)
$83,986 + $101,222
$185,208
2014
$2,389 (−1.2%)
$81,105 + $97,749
$178,854
2012
$2,419 (+2.6%)
$80,739 + $97,308
$178,047
2011
$2,357 (−1.0%)
$79,156 + $95,400
$174,556
2010
$2,380 (+3.6%)
$77,604 + $93,530
$171,134
2009
$2,297 (+4.0%)
$77,025 + $92,831
$169,856
2008
$2,208
$77,208 + $93,052
$170,260
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 29, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the main electrical service panel to 400 amps.
Electrical
Dec 23, 1997 • Final
Plumbing
Perform sewer repair work.
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1000
Living Sq. Ft: 2,480
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: LAND DESC IN DOC 0002173, 76-4-22 TR=1000 POR OF LOT 63
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,570
Legal Lot Number: 63
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.61
Depth Footage: 182
Front Footage: 144
Zoning Code: LAR1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2246020016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chandler Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Van Nuys Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Van Nuys Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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