$1,199,000

5620 Matilija Ave Van Nuys, CA 91401

Van Nuys Area

Estimated payment $7,788/month

Total Views 399
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,366 Sq Ft
$878 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Chandler Elementary Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Welcome to this charming Valley Glen retreat, tucked along a picturesque tree-lined street and filled with warmth, character, and thoughtful modern updates. Set on a beautifully landscaped 6,750-square-foot lot, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,366 square feet of inviting living space with beautiful original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and easy indoor-outdoor flow. The updated kitchen features a skylight, while charming built-ins, vaulted ceilings, and French doors add character throughout. Both bathrooms have been updated, including a spacious walk-in shower in the guest bath. The primary bedroom is an inviting retreat with vaulted ceilings, a beautiful bay window with built-in bench seating and storage, and three closets. Interior laundry and ample storage add everyday functionality. An enclosed front patio surrounded by greenery and centered around a tranquil fountain creates a peaceful place to unwind. The backyard is made for entertaining, with multiple dining and lounging areas, an outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, refrigerator, island and bar seating, plus an incredible collection of fruit trees including producing avocado, Meyer lemon, fig, apple, persimmon, plum and nectarine. Thoughtful improvements include a newer roof, tankless water heater, recently replaced windows, smart locks, smart thermostat, Lutron smart dimmers throughout, and Alexa-enabled bedroom ceiling fans. A carport with additional storage adds convenience, while the generous lot and flexible layout offer options for future expansion, if desired. Ideally situated in the heart of Valley Glen and assigned to Chandler Elementary, the home offers a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, freeways, and destinations throughout the Valley and Los Angeles.

Listing Agent

cody thompson

Resident Group License #01928448 Listed on: 08/27/2026

Resident Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,752 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,366 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2246-026-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,752 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 1366
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1550
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x135
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Turnkey
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Built-In Gas, Gas/Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Oven-Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Shower Over Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Open to Family Room, Remodeled, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: In Unit, Inside, Laundry Area, Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 877.75

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: French Doors, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: None
  • Fence: Wood
  • Patio: Deck(s), Living Room Deck Attached, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Rock/Stone
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Carport Attached, Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2246-026-015
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Area: 6752

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $13,676 $1,160,906 $928,726 $232,180
2025 $13,676 $1,138,144 $910,516 $227,628
2024 $13,519 $1,115,828 $892,663 $223,165
2023 $13,254 $1,093,950 $875,160 $218,790
2022 $12,630 $1,072,500 $858,000 $214,500
2021 $9,813 $818,096 $654,481 $163,615
2020 $9,913 $809,709 $647,771 $161,938
2019 $9,517 $793,833 $635,070 $158,763
2018 $9,269 $761,000 $609,000 $152,000
2016 $7,985 $658,000 $526,400 $131,600
2015 $7,986 $658,000 $526,400 $131,600
2014 $8,173 $658,000 $526,400 $131,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/27/2026 08/27/26 For Sale $1,199,000 +11.8% $878 / Sq Ft
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Sold $1,072,500 +10.7% $811 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $969,000 -- $733 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,072,500 Stewart Title Of California In
Grant Deed $1,072,500 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $648,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $192,000 California Counties Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $19,500 --
Individual Deed $136,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $858,000 New Conventional
Closed $858,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $385,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $518,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $384,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $88,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $228,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,037 FHA
Previous Owner $189,162 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 26896517

The MLS

APN: 2246-026-015

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