5841 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5841 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.235 acres (10,217 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$695,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$10,109 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2246-011-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2246-011-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,804 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	10,217 sqft (0.235 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5841 MATILIJA AVE
City	VAN NUYS
State	CA
Zip	91401-4426
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 1000 LOT COM AT NE COR OF TR # 1 7986 TH S 60 FT WITH A UNIFORM DEPTH OF 170 FT E PART OF LOT 58
Legal Subdivision	1000
Legal Tract	1000
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	58
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	128602

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5841 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4426
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 24, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2016591340
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0001783225
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2017
Property Address	5841 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4426
Document Number	0000359077
Map Reference	MB19 PG1-34
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2016
Instrument	17-0359077
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5841 MATILIJA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4426

Mortgage

Document Number	0000359078
Date	Mar 31, 2017
Instrument	17-0359078

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$839,185 (+2%) Land $671,350 Building $167,835
2025	$10,109.00 (+3.14%)	$822,732 (+4.04%) Land $658,187 Building $164,545
2023	$9,801.00 (+4.87%)	$790,786 Land $632,630 Building $158,156
2022	$9,346.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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