5940 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5940 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size1.72 acres (75,353 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill$3,588 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2246-003-079

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2246-003-079

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,548 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area75,353 sqft
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5940 COSTELLO AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91401-4335
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeLARD1.5
Legal Description*TR=31169 CONDOMINIUM*UNIT 39
Legal SubdivisionWALNUT VILLAS
Legal Tract31169
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract128601

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address5940 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4335
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20011579109
Prior Transfer DateMay 8, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0001682431
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2019
Property Address5940 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4335
Document Number0001416070
Instrument DateDec 12, 2019
Instrument1416070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5940 COSTELLO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914014335, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4335

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$293,811 (+2%) Land $108,630 Building $185,181
2025$3,588.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption$288,050 (+4.04%) Land $106,500 Building $181,550
2023$3,467.00 (+4.84%) Homeowner's exemption$276,866 Land $102,365 Building $174,501
2022$3,307.00

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

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

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.

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