5651 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5651 Buffalo Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,006 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$740,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$10,123 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2343-007-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2343-007-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,864 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,006 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address5651 BUFFALO AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91401-4506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 9821 LOT 35
Legal Subdivision9821
Legal Tract9821
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract124500

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENTAGON FCU
Jan 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
LOANLOCK
Apr 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
NEXBANK SSB
Apr 11, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019321787
Prior Transfer DateOct 29, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0001171133
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506

Mortgage

Document Number0000658301
DateSep 29, 2023
Instrument23-0658301
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term328 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506

Mortgage

Document Number0001302166
DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument20-1302166
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMC LEAN, VA 22102
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 10, 2050

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506

Mortgage

Document Number0000141371
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument21-0141371
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Document Number0001167629
Instrument DateOct 11, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE ORANGE CN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address5651 BUFFALO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914014506, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506

Mortgage

Document Number0001167629
DateOct 30, 2019
Instrument1167629
Lender
NameLOANLOCK
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92707
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 29, 2049

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Document Number0000321787
Instrument DateMar 25, 2019
Instrument321787
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$814.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address5651 BUFFALO AVE VALLEY GLEN CA 914014506, VALLEY GLEN, CA 91401-4506

Mortgage

Document Number321788
DateApr 11, 2019
Instrument321788
Lender
NameNEXBANK SSB
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressDALLAS, TX 75201
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 10, 2049

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address5651 BUFFALO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4506
Document Number0000321786
Instrument DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument321786
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address985 CORONADO DR GLENDALE CA 912062119, GLENDALE, CA 91206-2119

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$10,123.00 (+1.14%)$825,477 (+4.04%) Land $660,383 Building $165,094
2024$10,009.00 (+1.97%)
2023$9,816.00 (+4.87%)$793,425 Land $634,741 Building $158,684
2022$9,360.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1980 · 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.

Wildfire

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 693 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.

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