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5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 - Property report

Also known as: 5938 N Matilija Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.155

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5938 Matilija Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Alternate address(es)
5938 N Matilija Ave
Zip code
91401
Neighborhood
Valley Glen
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,148
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1929
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,953
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
One-Family Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.155

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/15/2022 Affidavit XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/15/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/26/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/16/2020 Interspousal Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
02/10/2020 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/07/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/23/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/23/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/23/2009 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
09/29/2006 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,953
Current property tax
$16,195
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,343,511
Land value
$806,085
Building value
$537,426

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,343,511 1.1874 $15,953 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,317,169 1.1997 $15,802 +556.89%
2023-2024 $200,566 1.1994 $2,406 +4.97%
2022-2023 $196,634 1.1655 $2,292 +1.14%
2021-2022 $192,779 1.1752 $2,266 -1.04%
2020-2021 $190,803 1.200129 $2,290 +6.33%
2019-2020 $183,396 1.174279 $2,154 +0.14%
2018-2019 $179,801 1.196 $2,151 +2.26%
2017-2018 $176,276 1.193 $2,103 +2.10%
2016-2017 $172,820 1.1918 $2,060 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/14/2011
08/26/2009
11/17/2007

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.05
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.05
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.05
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.05
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.05
Erwin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 606 0.58
Kittridge Street Elementary School 4 Public K-5 710 0.87
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.91
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.05
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 0.45
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.93
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.93
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.93
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.03
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.08
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 1.14
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 1.22
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.05
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.28
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 0.45
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.93
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.93
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,783 1.02
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.03
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.03
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.35

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Neighbors for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

5905 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 13734 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 5928 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5916 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5937 Woodman Ave, Van Nuys 5915 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 5934 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5922 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5925 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 5900 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5940 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5934 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5940 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 13740 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 13745 Califa St, Van Nuys 13760 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 5932 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5928 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5931 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 5920 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys

Nearby ZIP codes for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

91316, Los Angeles County, CA 91331, Los Angeles County, CA 91405, Los Angeles County, CA 91406, Los Angeles County, CA 91411, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA 91505, Los Angeles County, CA 91601, Los Angeles County, CA 91602, Los Angeles County, CA 91605, Los Angeles County, CA 91607, Los Angeles County, CA 91608, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The development at 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 has a total of 2,148 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is currently assessed at $1,343,511.

What are the property taxes for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The property taxes for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 total $15,952.

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