General information, not legal or tax advice. Sidney works alongside your attorney and CPA. Rules as of October 15, 2026; they change, so check the official sources listed below.
Can I take my tax base with me?
Under Proposition 19, a homeowner 55 or older may transfer the taxable value of a primary residence to a replacement anywhere in California, up to three times, if the replacement is bought within two years of the sale. A higher-priced replacement adds part of the difference. Rules as of October 15, 2026; confirm with the County Assessor and a CPA.
How much gain can I exclude?
Up to $250,000, or $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly, if you owned and lived in the home two of the last five years (IRS Topic 701). Long-held Tujunga homes can exceed that; a CPA runs the numbers.
What makes a large Tujunga lot easier to sell?
Cleared brush, because LAFD inspects hillside parcels in the Very High zone each year. (lafd.org) A clean LADBS record for sheds, studios and second structures. (ladbs.org) A ZIMAS printout showing zoning, so buyers know what the lot allows. (zimas.lacity.org)
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Questions
What do Tujunga owners ask?
- Should I sell before I buy?
- Selling first frees equity; buying first avoids a double move. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, lays out both calendars. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- What should I do with decades of belongings?
- Start a room at a time, months ahead. Sidney, in real estate since 1990, can refer move managers and estate-sale help. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- Do I need to fix the house up?
- Usually only safety items and the cleanup that photographs well. Sidney, in real estate since 1990, prioritizes by return. Talk with Sidney about your Tujunga home
- What will my Tujunga home sell for?
- A review of nearby sales of similar lot and condition. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, prepares one before you plan the move. Get my free home review
Sources
Sources
- LA County Assessor: Proposition 19 (accessed October 15, 2026)
- California State Board of Equalization: Proposition 19 (accessed October 15, 2026)
- IRS Topic 701: Sale of your home (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LAFD: Brush clearance requirements (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LADBS: Online building records (accessed October 15, 2026)
- LA City Planning: ZIMAS parcel profile (accessed October 15, 2026)
Your agent
Who reviews your home?
Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914.
- In real estate since 1990
- 155+ closed sales
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame
- Member, Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and C.A.R.
RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193
Last reviewed by Sidney Manzo.