NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5920 Matilija Ave van Nuys, CA 91401

Estimated Value: $1,235,000 - $1,538,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$556/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 24, 2025

Last sale price $1,299,000 $511 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,299 / mo

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Lawn
  • Erwin Street Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2025

Step into a well-maintained mid- century home in the heart of Valley Glen. Featuring a spacious one-story layout, this residence offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Upon entry, you'll find a welcoming family room and a dining room complete with a wet bar, perfect for entertaining guests. The kitchen is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, abundant counter space, and bright white cabinetry, making it both functional and stylish. Adjacent to the kitchen, the spacious living room includes a cozy fireplace and connects seamlessly to a bonus room, ideal for a home office. The primary bedroom offers direct access to the backyard, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with ample counter space and a built-in shower bench. Down the hallway, the additional three bedrooms feature custom closets with generous storage and share a bathroom with double sinks. Step outside to a backyard oasis, where you can unwind by the pool and enjoy a meal prepared on the built-in red brick barbecue. The attached two car garage, which includes a Whirlpool washer and dryer, conveniently connects directly to the kitchen. This residence is located just minutes away from Westfield Fashion Square as well as shops and dining along Ventura Boulevard. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Dinsky

Equity Union License #01724985 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Equity Union

Last Buyer's Agent

Vivian Simonian

Rodeo Realty License #01969045

Rodeo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,754 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x98
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Brick Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2246-007-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

6,754 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2540
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1551
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x98
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Family Room
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Washer, Dryer, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 511.42

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Garage, Garage Is Attached, Driveway, Driveway - Brick
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2246-007-019
  • Lot Description: Lawn, Sidewalks
  • Lot Size Area: 6754

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Gunning-Rigby Kareen
Bought by
Gunning-Rigby Kareen and Rigby Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Andrew Dinsky
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Simonian
Rodeo Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$1,413,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$1,103,646
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Jan 14, 2025
Sold by
Mursalim Ritwan and Harsono David
Bought by
Gunning-Rigby Kareen
Seller's Agent
Andrew Dinsky
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Simonian
Rodeo Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,103,646
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Ritwan Mursalim Living Trust and Mursalim Ritwan
Bought by
Gunning-Rigby Kareen and Rigby Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Andrew Dinsky
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Simonian
Rodeo Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,103,646
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 2024
Sold by
Mursalim Ritwan
Bought by
Mursalim Ritwan and Harsono David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Mursalim Ritwan
Bought by
Mursalim Ritwan and The Ritwan Mursalim Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2003
Sold by
Cutler Richard J
Bought by
Mursalim Ritwan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2000
Sold by
Grunwald Herbert D
Bought by
Sylvester Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,700
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1995
Sold by
Newman Harry
Bought by
Grunwald Herbert David and Grunwald Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gunning-Rigby Kareen -- Chicago Title Company
Gunning-Rigby Kareen $1,299,000 Chicago Title Company
Gunning-Rigby Kareen -- Chicago Title Company
Mursalim Ritwan -- None Listed On Document
Mursalim Ritwan -- None Available
Mursalim Ritwan $530,000 Investors Title Company
Sylvester Lee $330,000 First American Title Co
Grunwald Herbert David $245,000 Benefit Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gunning-Rigby Kareen $1,103,646
Previous Owner Mursalim Ritwan $424,000
Previous Owner Sylvester Lee $252,700
Previous Owner Grunwald Herbert David $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $1,299,000 0.0% $511 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $511 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History

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
2025 $9,131 $753,528 $490,649 $262,879
2024 $9,131 $738,754 $481,029 $257,725
2023 $8,955 $724,270 $471,598 $252,672
2022 $8,540 $710,069 $462,351 $247,718
2021 $8,427 $696,147 $453,286 $242,861
2019 $8,174 $675,501 $439,843 $235,658
2018 $8,060 $662,257 $431,219 $231,038
2016 $7,688 $636,542 $414,475 $222,067
2015 $7,575 $626,982 $408,250 $218,732
2014 $7,602 $614,701 $400,253 $214,448
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Dinsky

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Andrew Dinsky

    Equity Union

    (310) 729-3393

    9 in this area

    264 Total Sales

    Andrew Dinsky
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  • Vivian Simonian

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Vivian Simonian

    Rodeo Realty

    (818) 468-7101

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Vivian Simonian
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  • Todd Jones

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Todd Jones

    Rodeo Realty

    (310) 882-5565

    3 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Todd Jones
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25-478301

The MLS

APN: 2246-007-019

California Los Angeles County Van Nuys 91401

5920 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA

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