Los Angeles County property record for 5657 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,079 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,163,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2246-027-001 |
| Primary APN | 2246-027-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,079 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 5657 MATILIJA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-4719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 9279 LOT 98 |
| Legal Subdivision | 9279 |
| Legal Tract | 9279 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 128602 |
5657 Matilija Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5657 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201042897 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000239965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5657 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4719 |
| Document Number | 0001042897 |
| Map Reference | MB 130 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1042897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5657 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4719 |
| Document Number | 0001042898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1042898 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5657 Matilija Ave was $15,221 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,284,595 (+2%) Land $1,027,677 Building $256,918 | |
| 2025 | $15,221.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,259,408 Land $1,007,527 Building $251,881 |
| 2023 | $14,756.00 (+4.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,210,505 Land $968,404 Building $242,101 |
| 2022 | $14,066.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5657 Matilija Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5657 Matilija Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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