6938 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 6938 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,391 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$4,958 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2216-016-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2216-016-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,542 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,391 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address6938 COSTELLO AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91405-4107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 16577 LOT 39
Legal Subdivision16577
Legal Tract16577
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract127920

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address6938 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20021649235
Prior Transfer DateMay 7, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000753497
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address6938 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6938 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4107

Mortgage

Document Number0001610499
DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument20-1610499
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92606
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$4,958.00 (+3.7%) Homeowner's exemption$398,271 (+4.04%) Land $256,636 Building $141,635
2023$4,781.00 (+4.85%) Homeowner's exemption$382,807 Land $246,671 Building $136,136
2022$4,560.00

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 809 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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