Los Angeles County property record for 5739 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,500 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2343-006-014 |
| Primary APN | 2343-006-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,007 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-4508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 9821 LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | 9821 |
| Legal Tract | 9821 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 124500 |
5739 Buffalo Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1995.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19951092326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000356638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4508 |
| Document Number | 0000372964 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026372964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4508 |
| Document Number | 0000372964, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026372964 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4508 |
| Document Number | 0001361420 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5739 BUFFALO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914014508, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4508 |
| Document Number | 0001361420 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1361420 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5739 Buffalo Ave was $4,062.
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 | $321,074 (+2%) Land $192,311 Building $128,763 | |
| 2025 | $4,062.00 | $314,780 Land $188,541 Building $126,239 |
| 2023 | $3,939.00 (+4.73%) | $302,559 Land $181,221 Building $121,338 |
| 2022 | $3,761.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5739 Buffalo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 5739 Buffalo 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 693 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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