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$1,305,235$803 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $690,000 on Jan 19, 2005

5230 FORBES AVE

ENCINO, CA 91436
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,626 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,000 · Jan 19, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,711 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$981,017 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$784,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,197
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$961,782

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Encino Charter Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Birmingham Community Charter High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Gaspar De Portola Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91436These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.354

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,487
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,434 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,387
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$238,385
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

5230 Forbes Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Encino 91436
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Encino 91436
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Encino 91436
  • Older than 77% of homes in Encino 91436

What homes are worth in Encino 91436

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$694K$6.6M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Encino 91436.

How it measures up in Encino 91436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Encino 91436.

Estimated value$1,305,235
CheaperTypical $2,098,836Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$803
CheaperTypical $740Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,897 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5230 Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEncinoEncino 91436Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,305,23546% of homes9% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80379% of homes68% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,626 ft²34% of homes8% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac19% of homes5% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195228% of homes23% of homes38% of homes

About 5230 Forbes Ave

How much is 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA is $1,305,235 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,238,683 to $1,371,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA last sell?

5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA last sold on Jan 19, 2005 for $690,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA?

5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,626 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA built?

5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA?

5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA is assigned to Encino Charter Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Birmingham Community Charter High School (high), rated B; Gaspar De Portola Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA compare to other homes in Encino 91436?

Among the 5,310 homes in Encino 91436, it is worth more than 9% of them ($1,305,235 against a typical $2,098,836), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($803 against a typical $740), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,626 ft² against a typical 2,897 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1952 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5230 Forbes Ave, Encino, CA was $11,711. The county assessed it at $981,017.

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