Los Angeles County property record for 5159 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 3,507 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,813 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,336,363 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $17,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2269-008-006 |
| Primary APN | 2269-008-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,507 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,813 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5159 COSTELLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHERMAN OAKS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91423-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 18999 LOT COM AT MOST N COR OF L OT 9 TH SE ON SW LINE OF COSTELLO AVE 30 FT TH S 49 0348 W 122.41 FT TH N 47 4 323 W 24.14 FT TH S 89 5949 W 88 FT TH N 0 0015 E 36 FT TH N 77 00 15 E E 54.84 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 18999 |
| Legal Tract | 18999 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 128704 |
5159 Costello Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5159 COSTELLO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007613420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001036711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5159 COSTELLO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-1207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | STATES TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5159 COSTELLO AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-1207 |
| Document Number | 0000889945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0889945 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5159 Costello Ave was $17,393.
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 | $1,448,564 (+2%) Land $989,401 Building $459,163 | |
| 2025 | $17,393.00 | $1,420,161 Land $970,001 Building $450,160 |
| 2023 | $16,868.00 (+4.86%) | $1,365,017 Land $932,336 Building $432,681 |
| 2022 | $16,086.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5159 Costello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 5159 Costello 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 |
|---|
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 697 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures