6551 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 6551 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,085,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$13,572 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Transfer Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2238-020-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2238-020-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,403 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	8,100 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE
City	VAN NUYS
State	CA
Zip	91401-1506
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LAR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 13574 LOT 22
Legal Subdivision	13574
Legal Tract	13574
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	128101

Owner

6551 Costello Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12400 VENTURA BLVD, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-2406
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 9, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Aug 9, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Jan 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV
Jan 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022798905
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 21, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc	0001987893
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506
Document Number	0000798904
Map Reference	MB 271 PG 31&32
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2022
Instrument	22-0798904
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4709 OLIVA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712-3514

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506
Document Number	0000798905
Map Reference	MB 271 PG 31&32
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2022
Instrument	22-0798905
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	12400 VENTURA BLVD # 664, 664, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-2406

Mortgage

Document Number	0000798906
Date	Aug 9, 2022
Instrument	22-0798906

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506
Document Number	0000058469
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2019
Title Company	TIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914011506, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058469
Date	Jan 22, 2019
Instrument	58469

Lender

Name	COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	1032 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.1%

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506
Document Number	0000058468
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2019
Title Company	TIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	6551 COSTELLO AVE VAN NUYS CA 914011506, VAN NUYS, CA 91401-1506

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058468
Date	Jan 22, 2019
Instrument	58468

Lender

Name	AMERICAN ADVISORS
Address	3800 W CHAPMAN AVENUE 3RD & 7TH F, ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	1032 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6551 Costello Ave was $13,572 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$1,151,409 (+2%) Land $886,001 Building $265,408
2025	$13,572.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,128,833 Land $868,629 Building $260,204
2023	$13,155.00 (+250.33%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,085,000 Land $834,900 Building $250,100
2022	$3,755.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6551 Costello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 6551 Costello Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 782 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Starry.

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