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5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 - Property report

Also known as: 5541 Matilija Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.228

Sale price

$1,826,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5541 Matilija Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Alternate address(es)
5541 N Matilija Ave
Zip code
91401
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
3,386
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1948
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
10/10/2017
Sale price
$1,826,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$25,164
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Estate (RE9)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.228

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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

Sales history for 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/10/2017 $1,826,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/06/2009 $580,005 XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
05/16/1995 $245,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/01/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/05/2020 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/25/2020 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/10/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/10/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/25/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2009 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/06/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX,XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5541 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
$25,164
Current property tax
$25,588
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,119,225
Land value
$1,271,999
Building value
$847,226

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,119,225 1.1874 $25,164 +0.95%
2024-2025 $2,077,672 1.1997 $24,926 +2.03%
2023-2024 $2,036,934 1.1994 $24,431 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,996,995 1.1655 $23,275 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,957,839 1.1752 $23,009 -1.06%
2020-2021 $1,937,764 1.200129 $23,256 +6.33%
2019-2020 $1,862,520 1.174279 $21,871 +0.14%
2018-2019 $1,826,000 1.196 $21,840 +184.46%
2017-2018 $643,550 1.193 $7,678 +2.10%
2016-2017 $630,932 1.1918 $7,520 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5541 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 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/19/2022
02/08/2017
02/01/2017
01/31/2017
12/20/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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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 0.45
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 0.52
Gifted Children Preschool and Kindergarten NR Private K 4 0.52
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.52
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.52
ABC Little School NR Private PK-1 87 0.52
Erwin Elementary School 6 Public K-5 606 0.95
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School 7 Charter K-5 379 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.52
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.63
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.69
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.82
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.83
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.83
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 0.95
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 1.02
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.12
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.23
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.52
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 0.82
Village Glen NR Private K-12 212 0.83
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 0.83
Jack London Community Day School 2 Public 7-12 32 1.12
Jack London Continuation School 2 Public 9-12 70 1.12
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,783 1.14

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Neighbors for 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

13804 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 5534 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5533 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5525 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5530 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5501 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5532 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5540 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5508 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5516 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5500 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 13820 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 5522 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys 5524 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 13810 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 5509 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 5516 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys 13802 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 13818 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 5517 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys

Nearby ZIP codes for 5541 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 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The development at 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 has a total of 3,386 square feet.

When was 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold and what was the sale price?

5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold on 10/10/2017 for $1,826,000.

What is the assessed value of 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is currently assessed at $2,119,225.

What are the property taxes for 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

The property taxes for 5541 Matilija Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 total $25,163.

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