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5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Property Information

5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks
Alternate address(es) 5138 N Costello Ave
Zip code 91423
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Sherman Oaks

Sales & Tax Overview for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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Sale date 01/11/2018
Sale price $950,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,341

Lot & Building Information for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

Building sqft 1,813
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.132
Units 1
Year built 1962
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 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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About 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423?

5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,813 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,102,549, the tax amount paid for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 is $13,091.

When was 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 last sold?

5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 was last sold in 10/26/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/11/2018 $950,000

Title Documents for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/21/2024 Trust Deed
10/26/2021 Trust Deed 11/01/2051
10/26/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/29/2020 Request for Notice
09/02/2020 Trust Deed 09/01/2035
09/12/2019 Trust Deed 10/01/2049
01/11/2018 Trust Deed 02/01/2048
01/11/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/18/2006 Deed
04/13/2006 Affidavit
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Property Taxes for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,092
Current property tax $13,341
Market value $1,102,549
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks, 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 $1,102,549 1.1874 $13,092 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,080,932 1.1997 $12,968 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,059,739 1.1994 $12,711 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,038,961 1.1655 $12,109 +1.16%
2021-2022 $1,018,590 1.1752 $11,970 -1.07%

Permits for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/05/2023
01/26/2023
07/20/2022
08/31/2021
01/16/2021
01/16/2021
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
05/07/2017
05/07/2017
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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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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 0.16
Gifted Children Preschool and Kindergarten NR Private K 4 1.05
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 1.05
Gifted Children NR Private PK-K 11 1.05
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.05

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 0.52
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 0.57
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.87
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.05
C. And E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School NR Private PK-8 231 1.11

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 0.78
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.05
Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 1,229 1.11
Buckley School, The NR Private K-12 828 1.11
Bridgeport School NR Private K-12 252 1.17

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Neighbors for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

Here are the neighbors for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5131 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,387 12/27/2021
13941 Hartsook St, Sherman Oaks 1,728 03/24/2008
5130 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,257 04/22/2014
5174 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,764 05/29/2003
5127 Stern Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,926 06/25/2009
5166 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,890 05/23/2003
5131 Ranchito Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,265 09/18/2013
5152 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,746 03/15/2024 $1,375,000
5107 Stern Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,302 11/04/2020
5134 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,813 02/02/2022 $1,750,000
5144 Costello Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,681 09/16/2019
14000 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks 1,756 04/13/1994 $212,500
13957 Hartsook St, Sherman Oaks 1,502 05/31/2011 $530,005
5120 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,268 05/02/2016
5121 Stern Ave, Sherman Oaks 4,551 05/05/2021
13953 Hartsook St, Sherman Oaks 1,718 09/09/2013 $700,000
13947 Hartsook St, Sherman Oaks 1,740 12/05/2002
5121 N Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,425 02/27/2026 $1,700,000
5115 Stern Ave, Sherman Oaks 1,848 01/09/2014 $895,000
5101 Stern Ave, Sherman Oaks 2,564 12/13/2011

Nearby ZIP Codes for 5138 Costello Avenue, Sherman Oaks

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