6939 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 6939 Costello Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,278 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$8,070 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2216-015-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2216-015-030

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,590 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,278 sqft (0.167 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address6939 COSTELLO AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91405-4108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 16577 LOT 30
Legal Subdivision16577
Legal Tract16577
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract127920

Owner

6939 Costello Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6939 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4108
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Dec 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20151157394
Last Transfer DateMay 13, 2016
Transfer Doc0000562795
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address6939 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4108
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000447972
DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument20-0447972
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressISELIN, NJ 08830
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address6939 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4108
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6939 COSTELLO AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-4108

Mortgage

Document Number0001753037
DateDec 30, 2020
Instrument20-1753037
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6939 Costello Ave was $8,070.

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$664,103 (+2%) Land $443,984 Building $220,119
2025$8,070.00$651,082 Land $435,279 Building $215,803
2023$7,812.00 (+4.84%)$625,802 Land $418,378 Building $207,424
2022$7,451.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6939 Costello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 6939 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 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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