Los Angeles County property record for 5649 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,123 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $778,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2246-031-002 |
| Primary APN | 2246-031-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,123 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,098 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5649 COSTELLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-4727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 15064 LOT 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | 15064 |
| Legal Tract | 15064 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 128602 |
5649 Costello Ave is held in a trust since July 2016.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5420 SIMPSON AVE, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607-2236 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016882138 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001178627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5649 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4727 |
| Document Number | 0000211680 |
| Map Reference | MB 319 PG 27&28 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0211680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5420 SIMPSON AVE, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607-2236 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5649 Costello Ave was $11,182.
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 | $929,624 (+2%) Land $736,672 Building $192,952 | |
| 2025 | $11,182.00 | $911,402 Land $722,228 Building $189,174 |
| 2023 | $10,817.00 (+4.89%) | $876,013 Land $694,184 Building $181,829 |
| 2022 | $10,313.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5649 Costello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5649 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 |
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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 817 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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