5940 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,643 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.237 acres (10,322 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,095,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,367 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2246-005-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2246-005-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,643 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Modern
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	10,322 sqft (0.237 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 76 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE
City	VAN NUYS
State	CA
Zip	91401-4348
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 7852 W 135 FT OF LOT 56
Legal Subdivision	7852
Legal Tract	7852
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	56
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	128601

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4348
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 30, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 30, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021119337
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000477142
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2021
Property Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4348
Document Number	0000119337
Map Reference	MB 130 PG 24
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2021
Instrument	21-0119337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4348

Mortgage

Document Number	0000119338
Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	21-0119338

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

April 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2020
Property Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4348
Document Number	0000477143
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2020
Instrument	477143
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 27, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	3406 W 172ND ST TORRANCE CA 905042506, TORRANCE, CA 90504-2506

April 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2020
Property Address	5940 RANCHITO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4348
Document Number	0000477142
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2020
Instrument	477142
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 27, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3406 W 172ND ST TORRANCE CA 905042506, TORRANCE, CA 90504-2506

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Los Angeles City
Unified School District	Los Angeles Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$15,367.00 (+9.76%)	$1,260,168 (+10.62%) Land $948,209 Building $311,959
2023	$14,000.00 (+4.88%)	$1,139,237 Land $911,390 Building $227,847
2022	$13,348.00

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 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 693 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.

Nearby Properties on Ranchito Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures