Ventura County property record for 494 Talbert Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 634-0-102-245 |
| Primary APN | 634-0-102-245 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 977 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 981 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 498 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 TALBERT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SIMI VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93065-5250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4 |
| Legal Description | TRACT: 159602 LOT: 71 REF: 041MR 037 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1596 2 |
| Legal Tract | 159602 |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SIMI VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 7506 |
494 Talbert Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Ventura County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 TALBERT AVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-5250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200360606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VENTURA CA |
| Property Address | 494 TALBERT AVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-5250 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 TALBERT AVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-5250 |
| Document Number | 0000148625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210809-00148625 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Talbert Ave was $1,498 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Ventura County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Ventura County |
| Municipality | Simi Valley City |
| Unified School District | Simi Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,912 (+2%) Land $19,948 Building $54,964 | |
| 2025 | $1,498.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,444 Land $19,557 Building $53,887 |
| 2024 | $1,479.00 (+6.79%) | |
| 2023 | $1,385.00 (+3.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,593 Land $18,797 Building $51,796 |
| 2022 | $1,340.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 494 Talbert Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 494 Talbert Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - SIMI VALLEY private · serves 45,086 people · EPA ID CA5610059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigabitNow Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Rocket Broadband, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures