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5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 5536 N Costello Ave
Zip code 91401
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 02/19/1999
Sale price $233,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,694

Lot & Building Information for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 1,552
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.167
Units 1
Year built 1949
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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About 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401?

5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,552 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $452,245, the tax amount paid for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is $5,369.

When was 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 was last sold in 02/19/1999 for $233,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/19/1999 $233,000

Title Documents for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/14/2023 Assignment of Rents
Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
01/01/2044
01/20/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
01/13/2022 Trust Deed 02/01/2052
05/07/2018 Trust Deed 05/01/2048
03/31/2014 Trust Deed 04/01/2099
06/01/2006 Trust Deed
02/19/1999 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,370
Current property tax $5,694
Market value $452,245
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $452,245 1.1874 $5,370 +0.95%
2024-2025 $443,397 1.1997 $5,319 +2.03%
2023-2024 $434,703 1.1994 $5,214 +4.97%
2022-2023 $426,180 1.1655 $4,967 +1.16%
2021-2022 $417,825 1.1752 $4,910 -1.07%

Permits for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/09/2008
03/08/2005
12/28/2001
             
             
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Los Angeles residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$663
1.5% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Seismic gas shut off valve installed
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 0.35
Laurence School NR Private K-6 337 0.56
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.56
Gifted Children Preschool and Kindergarten NR Private K 4 0.56
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.56
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.75
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.80
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.81
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 1.01

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.36
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 0.56
Erikson High School NR Private 8-12 0 1.01
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 1.04
Village Glen School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-12 234 1.04

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Neighbors for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 5536 Costello Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5532 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,486 01/29/2008
5520 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,450 11/29/2010
5501 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,937 04/30/2026
5507 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,920 05/15/2025
5544 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,477 10/04/2012
5554 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,160 05/12/2015
5518 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,362 08/03/1999 $262,002
5514 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,626 07/03/2024
5508 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,890 03/08/2001 $320,003
5550 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,205 09/25/2009
5506 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 2,760 04/11/2022 $1,872,500
5530 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,867 07/29/2002
5519 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,849 08/12/2003 $529,005
5542 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,386 04/17/2013 $639,000
5500 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,938 02/17/2026
5524 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 1,403 10/13/2016
5526 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 1,406 04/12/2022 $1,414,000
5502 Costello Ave, Van Nuys 2,145
5513 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 3,591 06/19/2017
5512 Colbath Ave, Van Nuys 3,110 07/10/2020 $1,765,000

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