6956 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 6956 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,257 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$340,000 (Jan 2011)
Tax Bill$5,471 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2220-011-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2220-011-001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,638 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,257 sqft (0.167 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address6956 COLUMBUS AVE
CityVAN NUYS
StateCA
Zip91405-3558
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLAR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT # 19850 LOT 1
Legal Subdivision19850
Legal Tract19850
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract127804

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6956 COLUMBUS AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-3558
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 26, 2010
Deed Document Number201182466
Last Transfer DateDec 13, 2016
Transfer Doc0001664201
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address6956 COLUMBUS AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-3558
Document Number0001432396
Instrument DateOct 14, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address6956 COLUMBUS AVE VAN NUYS CA 914053558, VAN NUYS, CA 91405-3558

Mortgage

Document Number0001432396
DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument1432396
Lender
NameHOMETAP INVS PTRS II LP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$444,296 (+2%) Land $237,177 Building $207,119
2025$5,471.00 (+2.92%)$435,585 (+4.04%) Land $232,527 Building $203,058
2023$5,316.00 (+4.79%)$418,673 Land $223,499 Building $195,174
2022$5,073.00

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 591 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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

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