5740 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
OFF MARKET
Listed by Inbal Ben, Equity Union, (818) 536-4455 . Bought with NONMEMBER MRML

$1,208,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,459 sqft

5740 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Valley Glen
Est. Refi. Payment $7,686/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 17, 2025 for $1,225,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.21M
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-1%)
Since last year
Decreased$14K (-1.2%)
Since last sale
Decreased$16K (-1.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +77% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.21M
August 2026$1.22M
July 2026$1.22M
June 2026$1.23M
May 2026$1.23M
March 2026$1.22M
February 2026$1.22M
January 2026$1.21M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5710 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,048,000
06/19/26
3
2
1,079
5728 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,365,000
03/18/26
3
2
1,630
5616 Buffalo Ave, Valley Glen, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,102,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,500
5626 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
06/30/26
4
2
1,704
5833 Allott Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,345,000
12/31/25
3
2
1,500
5831 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,206,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,855
5544 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
05/19/26
3
2
1,477
5535 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,405,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,496
5753 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/29/26
4
3
2,007

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5735 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.03
$1,300,900
3
1.5
1,402
Off Market
5753 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.03
$1,500,000
4
3
2,007
Recently Sold
5732 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.06
$1,599,000
4
3
2,321
Recently Sold
5728 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.06
$1,365,000
3
2
1,630
Recently Sold
5710 Cantaloupe Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.08
$1,048,000
3
2
1,079
Recently Sold
5810 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.09
$1,563,500
4
3
2,264
Off Market
5811 Woodman Ave #22, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.11
$645,000
2
2
1,230
Recently Sold
5811 Woodman Ave #7, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.11
$630,000
2
2.5
1,291
Recently Sold
5643 Mammoth Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.12
$1,355,600
3
2
1,915
Off Market
5811 Woodman Ave #10, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.11
$599,100
2
2.5
1,095
Off Market
5636 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.13
$1,625,000
3
3
2,038
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1941
1,459 sqft
$828/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:English gardenMid-century modern light fixturesInviting front porchTree lined streetVerdant lush gardensNewly remodeled architectural house
In the most coveted pocket of the sought after neighborhood of Valley Glen, nestled on a tree lined street and surrounded by verdant lush gardens, is a rare opportunity to own a newly remodeled architectural house on a large 8000 square foot lot. This exceptionally reimagined modern craftsman bungalow, with an inviting front porch and multiple back patios, boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms all awash in natural sunlight and greenery. The home was rebuilt from the studs in 2020, using the finest quality elements and bespoke craftsmanship. Highlights include: Cathedral ceilings in the open-floor-plan living room. A custom walnut kitchen with Sub Zero, Wolf and Miele appliances and quartzite countertops. Mid-century modern light fixtures adorn the home throughout and compliment the refined modern bungalow sensibility. The dining room's extra large glass door leads to a serene and secluded oasis - an English garden full of colorful blooms and mature trees, complete with a sparkling blue pool and spa. The primary bedroom walk-in closet is large enough to convert into a bedroom, and both bathrooms provide the ultimate luxury - heated floors under the custom concrete Moroccan tiles. No detail was overlooked and no expense was spared in teh making of theis masterpiece. Close to the 101 and 405 freeways, and the best restaurants and shopping in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, this is where you want to be. Welcome home!
5740 Matilija Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,459 sqft single-family home in Valley Glen, built in 1941. It last sold for $1,225,000 on Sep 17, 2025 (2% below the $1,250,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,208,000, with a rent estimate of $5,810/month.

Home Details for 5740 Matilija Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1459 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, WasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2246023014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 17 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Valley Glen
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified

Community

Community Features: Gutter(s)Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8103 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to Existing Loan, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Contract, Cal Vet Loan, 1031 Exchange, FHA, Fannie Mae

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SR25196417Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-536-4455Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2246023014-R-N

Additional Information

Gutter(s)

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2025
Source: CRMLS #SR25196417
Sold
$1,225,000
Sep 4, 2025
Source: CRMLS #SR25196417
Contingent
$1,250,000
Sep 2, 2025
Source: CRMLS #SR25196417
Listed For Sale
$1,250,000
Aug 13, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

Market trends in Los Angeles

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$7.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$638
$0MoM
Available listings
8438
32MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Valley Glen
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What Locals Say about Valley Glen

At least 384 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 18 % Say there are community events

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    "It’s standard. No more difficult than anywhere else in Los Angeles. Fairly easy to move around. Not too much traffic. Not bad at all, relatively speaking. That’s it. "
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    "There aren’t any. I just live here and work somewhere else. I thought it was a better place but it isn’t. It’s worse than where I came from."
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    "I lived here when I was younger and it was a good area back then and it is still a good area now . The neighborhood is beautiful."
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  • Trulia User
    "very dog friendly area. they usually pick up after there dog. everyone is friendly and pet friendly. "
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    "The area is close to Hollywood, Downtown or the Beaches. Public schools are generally good. Private schools are local too. Wouldn’t consider this neighborhood today because of the over abundance of apartments. Not sure what else to say. Other than it’s a decent neighborhood besides those things I’ve mentioned. Riverside and Milliken are great schools."
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    "fun, enjoyable, great place to visit, sun valley park is a great place to go play ball and go for a run"
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    "It is a nice place to raise a family. Safe neighborhoods. Nice parks. Should still exercise caution as you would anywhere in LA."
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    "Sherman oaks is a great area to walk around with your family, friends and animals. Saw a pig on a leash the other day😍 We have to watch out for theft on the block and in gated garages unfortunately "
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    "There are a lot of folks with dogs who regularly walk them in the neighborhood and who are friendly."
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    "Great people and neighbors that are in this community also it's close to dtla and west Los Angeles along with Santa Monica "
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    "Great place to live and the neighborhood is well maintained and clean side walk great curb appeal from the homes in the community also a sought after community "
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    "it all depends. on. where. I am going. and how. long. it takes........to. get there. and then. there. is the matter of. taking. up. space"
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  • Herve A.
    "Great place to raise a family . Very quite and family oriented . Nice home . Newly developed shopping areas. Friendly dog walk areas. Safe to ride or walk . Light traffic . Right next to the fwy"
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  • Herve A.
    "Movie night at the park. Neighborhood yard sale soccer matches at the park. But the best events are the movie nights at the park "
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  • Canei W.
    "The main streets are not dog friendly because of the trash, but the single family home areas are nice.."
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  • Shanelqj
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. There are side walks. And people seem to generally love dogs! "
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  • Catharine.sowards
    "Good when it comes to Burbank/Glendale (25 mins). Not great if you work in the West Valley or the Westside (45 mins to 1 hr). Positively miserable for Santa Monica through Culver City (90 mins + most days)."
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  • Anna S.
    "You see people walking with their dogs all the time and they usually pick up afterwards. The dogs seem welcomed here. "
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  • Onereliablekaren
    "The sidewalks are small. Some dog owners don’t put their dogs on a leash. There are many nice people and animal lovers. I Tibi this neighborhood is friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and friendly. The neighborhood has friendly faces and list of space. Horses are clean and well taken care of"
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  • Cassandra
    "Good neighborhoods that get even better the further south you go. Next to Sherman Oaks which has good schools. "
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  • Craigreid
    "There really aren’t any sadly, it would be good to see something like a block party or something similar "
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  • Andrea C.
    "Valley Glen Community Park is my favorite local park where I like to take my two small dogs. The park was recently remodeled! It’s a wonderful park with shady spots, a child play area, and plenty of tables and benches."
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  • C. J.
    "My neighborhood use to be quite and nice. it has become a canvas for sprat painting street racing and police activity has picked up tremendously! I moved here in 2017 and am now looking to move away! "
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  • Jacqui G.
    "Lots of freeways. Very little traffic to get to most day-to-day places, and central to most other cool areas. There is often construction, which can cause ramp closures but it’s usually only one exit and it’s and easy detour."
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  • Janelebowitz
    "Schools nearby. Friendly. I raised my children in this neighborhood and my grandchildren. Shopping and malls very near. Public transportation is very convenient."
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  • Jk Smith
    "There are good dogs with terrible owners, as well as bad dogs with good owners. Both are equal in this area. No poo pickup, from the Walker or owners and bad behavior from the dogs. "
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  • Suzee M.
    "Be careful crossing your small street as there are drivers who feel like the streets here are freeways they can speed! "
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  • Juan Z.
    "Dead end street and the fact that we don’t have a lot of traffic in our street and it’s so peaceful compared to other parts of the neighborhood "
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  • Nelamocanu
    "It’s a nice quiet neighborhood safe to walk around ... people go jogging , walk dogs, people are friendly... there is a public swimming pool close by ... restaurants close by , and the freeways are close by ... pretty central location "
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  • Josselyn M.
    "My neighborhood will love to take the dog to the park it alot dog there all the dogs are frenly and also there is a place for kids."
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  • Juan Z.
    "I like my neighborhood because it is quiet and very safe I also love the fact that I can walk to the store and I know my neighbors by name "
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  • Juan Z.
    "I like the fact that it’s safe and there haven’t been any burglaries or crime in our area since we moved here in 2013"
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  • Talikaf
    "I’ve lived here for nearly 10 years and it’s been a safe and quiet neighborhood that continues to change and grow. "
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  • Brian G.
    "I work in century city and it usually takes me 45 min in the fall and winter and about 35 minutes in the spring and summer. It’s not a bad commute at all "
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  • Sujey
    "Great neighborhood. Very peaceful. I’ve been living here for 11 years now. I won’t move any time soon. "
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  • JKS818
    "The residents are mostly renters and we keep to ourselves a lot. Since people move in and out so fast you dont have the opportunity to make lasting friendships. Traffic and Parking is terrible. And there are lots of Homeless incampments and vagrants asleep in doorways. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhood where you can still find value in home price. Great pockets with larger lots. Quiet and peaceful."
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  • Valdiviaisabel2912
    "the quiet people. nobody gets into trouble with anyone else and they are friendly and above all it is the neighborhood in which I have lived and gives me confidence"
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  • Dorotheacarterhughes
    "I’m been ready to leave for 8 years now. Moving back to Pasadena my childhood home! Culture not diverse enough for me!"
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Frequently asked questions about 5740 Matilija Ave

  • What is 5740 Matilija Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5740 Matilija Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $1,208,000.
  • What is the price history for 5740 Matilija Ave?
    5740 Matilija Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $1,225,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Van Nuys a buyer's or seller's market?
    Van Nuys is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Van Nuys?
    The median sale price in Van Nuys is $1.03M. That is down $7.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 5740 Matilija Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5740 Matilija Ave in Van Nuys, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5740 Matilija Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 5740 Matilija Ave in Van Nuys, CA has a pool.

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