Los Angeles County property record for 5859 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,409 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $815,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2246-015-018 |
| Primary APN | 2246-015-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,211 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,409 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN NUYS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91401-4331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LAR1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 1000 LOT COM E ON N LINE OF LOT 61,485.33 FT FROM NW COR OF SD LOT TH S 95 FT TH E TO W LINE OF COSTELLO AVE TH N THEREON 95 FT TH W ON SD N LINE TO BEG PART OF LOT 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1000 |
| Legal Tract | 1000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 128602 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · APN 2246-015-018
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 04, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BEST CAPITAL FUNDING |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018441777 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 04, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001968922 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY-SHERMAN OAKS, FIDELITY SHERMAN OAKS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Document Number | 0000905596 |
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| Date | Jun 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0905596 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000556529 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0556529 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Document Number | 0000441777 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 1-34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0441777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5859 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4331 |
| Document Number | 0000441778 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18-0441778 |
| Name | BEST CAPITAL FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
Source: Los Angeles County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Los Angeles City |
| Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,366.00 (+3.14%) | $1,003,046 (+4.04%) Land $796,478 Building $206,568 |
| 2023 | $11,989.00 (+4.84%) | $964,098 Land $765,550 Building $198,548 |
| 2022 | $11,436.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 30, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 817 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LOS ANGELES-CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER serves 3,875,566 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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