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$1,096,717$777 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $968,000 on Apr 21, 2021

5970 BALCOM AVE

ENCINO, CA 91316
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,412 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$968,000 · Apr 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,746 (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.$1,068,745 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$854,997
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,748
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,047,790

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Emelita Academy CharterB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Reseda Charter High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Gaspar De Portola Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91316These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.363

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.27,645
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,694 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,448
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,015
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

5970 Balcom 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 more than 71% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Encino 91316
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Encino
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Encino
  • Older than 81% of homes in Encino

What homes are worth in Encino 91316

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

This home
$250K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Encino 91316.

How it measures up in Encino 91316

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Encino 91316.

Estimated value$1,096,717
CheaperTypical $863,258Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$777
CheaperTypical $579Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 5970 Balcom Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEncinoEncino 91316Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,096,71740% of homes64% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77773% of homes82% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,412 ft²26% of homes39% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac5% of homes7% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194919% of homes24% of homes30% of homes

About 5970 Balcom Ave

How much is 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA is $1,096,717 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,045,256 to $1,148,178. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA last sell?

5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA last sold on Apr 21, 2021 for $968,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA?

5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,412 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA built?

5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA?

5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA is assigned to Emelita Academy Charter (elementary), rated B; Reseda Charter High School (high), rated C-; 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 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA compare to other homes in Encino 91316?

Among the 9,062 homes in Encino 91316, it is worth more than 64% of them ($1,096,717 against a typical $863,258), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($777 against a typical $579), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,412 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1949 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 71% 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 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5970 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA was $12,746. The county assessed it at $1,068,745.

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