5972 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 5972 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	1.72 acres (75,353 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$610,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,008 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2246-003-042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2246-003-042`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	1,548 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	75,353 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5972 COSTELLO AVE
City	VAN NUYS
State	CA
Zip	91401-4338
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	LARD1.5
Legal Description	TR=31169 CONDOMINIUMUNIT 2
Legal Subdivision	WALNUT VILLAS
Legal Tract	31169
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	128601

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5972 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4338
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20201023727
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 29, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0001506837
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2020
Property Address	5972 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4338
Document Number	0001023727
Map Reference	MB 842 PG 67&68
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2020
Instrument	20-1023727
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC 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	Joint Tenants
Address	5972 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-4338

Mortgage

Document Number	0001023728
Date	Aug 31, 2020
Instrument	20-1023728

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 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
2026		$673,485 (+2%) Land $451,236 Building $222,249
2025	$8,008.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$660,281 (+4.04%) Land $442,389 Building $217,892
2023	$7,759.00 (+4.92%) Homeowner's exemption	$634,643 Land $425,211 Building $209,432
2022	$7,395.00

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 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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