5631 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5631 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.186 acres (8,093 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$709,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$10,467 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2246-031-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2246-031-005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,799 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialGravel
Lot Area8,093 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemCentral
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5631 COSTELLO AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91401-4727
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 15064 LOT 57
Legal Subdivision15064
Legal Tract15064
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number57
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract128602

Owner

5631 Costello Ave is held in a trust since May 2016.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5631 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4727
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 8, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 10, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20141320977
Last Transfer DateMay 13, 2016
Transfer Doc0000576316
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5631 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4727
Document Number0001153622
Instrument DateSep 23, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5631 COSTELLO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914014727, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4727

Mortgage

Document Number0001153622
DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument1153622
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressTAMPA, FL 33634
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5631 Costello Ave was $10,467, up 1.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityLos Angeles City
Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$869,140 (+2%) Land $670,922 Building $198,218
2025$10,467.00 (+1.17%)$852,099 Land $657,767 Building $194,332
2024$10,346.00 (+1.96%)
2023$10,147.00 (+4.87%)$819,013 Land $632,226 Building $186,787
2022$9,676.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5631 Costello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5631 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 RiskNot 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 SystemLOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER
serves 3,875,566 people · EPA ID CA1910067
Water SourceSurface water
Lead4 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 817 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Costello Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number