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5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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Current property tax $16,195

Lot & Building Information for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 2,148
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.155
Units 1
Year built 1929
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1929 and has a total of 2,148 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,343,511, the tax amount paid for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $15,952.

When was 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold?

5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 08/15/2022.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/15/2022 Affidavit
08/15/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/26/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/16/2020 Interspousal Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/10/2020 Interspousal Transfer Deed
10/07/2016 Trust Deed 10/01/2046
06/23/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/23/2009 Trust Deed
06/23/2009 Deed
09/29/2006 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $15,953
Current property tax $16,195
Market value $1,343,511
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/14/2011
08/26/2009
11/17/2007
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Seismic gas shut off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gifted Children Preschool and Kindergarten NR Private K 4 0.05
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.05
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 0.05
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.05
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.05

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

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Neighbors for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5938 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5905 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 2,635 04/20/2012 $629,000
13734 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 3,342 02/01/2018
5928 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 1,275 03/19/2024
5916 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,905 10/15/2012
5937 Woodman Ave, Van Nuys 6,668 03/11/1996 $217,620
5915 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 2,078 02/18/2014
5934 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,736 12/27/2024
5922 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,800 10/30/2007
5925 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 2,286 10/06/2009
5900 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,660 08/08/2018
5940 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 800 08/17/2021
5934 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 1,840
5940 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,879 02/23/2022
13740 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 6,190 10/31/2025
13745 Califa St, Van Nuys 2,616 02/21/2024
13760 Oxnard St, Van Nuys 14,833 01/21/1998
5932 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 960 08/16/2019 $729,000
5928 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 1,166 04/29/2026
5931 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys 1,796 09/07/2021
5920 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 2,300 06/18/2025

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