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5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 - Property report

Also known as: 5501 Matilija Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.22

Sale price

$450,004

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5501 Matilija Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Zip code
91401
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,158
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1947
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
05/09/2011
Sale price
$450,004
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,122
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Estate (RE9)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.22

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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

Sales history for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/09/2011 $450,004 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/15/2000 $320,003 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX
06/29/1993 $225,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/14/2011 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/09/2011 Power Attorney XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/09/2011 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/09/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/09/2011 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/11/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/31/2010 Notice of Trustees Sale XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/20/2009 Notice XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/15/2009 Notice Default XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/15/2009 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5501 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$7,122
Current property tax
$7,517
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$599,804
Land value
$319,895
Building value
$279,909

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $588,044 1.1874 $6,982 +0.95%
2024-2025 $576,515 1.1997 $6,916 +2.03%
2023-2024 $565,212 1.1994 $6,779 +4.97%
2022-2023 $554,131 1.1655 $6,458 +1.17%
2021-2022 $543,267 1.1752 $6,384 -1.07%
2020-2021 $537,697 1.200129 $6,453 +6.33%
2019-2020 $516,820 1.174279 $6,069 +0.14%
2018-2019 $506,687 1.196 $6,060 +2.26%
2017-2018 $496,753 1.193 $5,926 +2.10%
2016-2017 $487,014 1.1918 $5,804 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5501 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

Permit information for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
05/12/2026
05/08/2026
04/17/2026
04/17/2026
10/19/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

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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 (miles)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.39
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.58
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.58
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.58
Gifted Children Preschool and Kindergarten NR Private K 4 0.58
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.58
Erwin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 606 1.01
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School 7 Charter K-5 379 1.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.57
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.58
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.63
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.83
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.84
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.84
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 1.01
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 1.01
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.15
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.29
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.58
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.83
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.84
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.84
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.15
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.15
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,783 1.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The development at 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 has a total of 2,158 square feet.

When was 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold and what was the sale price?

5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold on 05/09/2011 for $450,004.

What is the assessed value of 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is currently assessed at $599,804.

What are the property taxes for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The property taxes for 5501 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 total $7,122.

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