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6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Property Information

6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys
Alternate address(es) 6840 N Kester Ave
Zip code 91405
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Van Nuys

Sales & Tax Overview for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Sale date 12/27/1996
Sale price $65,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,802

Lot & Building Information for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

Building sqft 18,333
Building class Five or More Apartments or Units - 4 Stories or Less with Pool (0501)
Acreage 0.535
Units 20
Year built 1961
Year last altered 1969
Stories 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district
Qualified opportunity zone
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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About 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405?

6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 was built in 1961 and has a total of 18,333 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,031,642, the tax amount paid for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 is $12,249.

When was 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 last sold?

6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405 was last sold in 04/03/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 20 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information

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Spaces for Sale in 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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6840 Kester Ave
Listing type For Sale
Listing date 09/03/2024
Last updated 04/03/2026
Lot size 23351 SF

This 20-unit Apartment building is a well-maintained asset in Van Nuys, CA. Centrally located in the San Fernando Valley, this complex has almost immediate access to the 101, 405, 170, and 118 freeways, as well as an abundance of public transportation, including a new line currently in construction: the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project, that will feature 11 stops from Van Nuys to Pacoima. This property features a favorable unit mix, with 15 of the 20 units being 2 & 3 bedroom units (25% 1 bedrooms, 75% 2 & 3 bedrooms), with private patios/balconies, and a pool. This two-story building also has secure, gated parking with covered spaces, and seismic retrofitting has been completed. In 2024, the property received upgraded Siemens subpanels in all 20 units. A permit has been acquired to replace the main panels. This property sits on a corner lot, on the corner of Kester Ave. and Hartland St., just north of Vanowen St. The Van Nuys location is very walkable and bikeable with good transit. 

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Brokers

Michael Susson
Active Listings For This Property:
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6840 Kester Ave
6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys
Property Multi-Family
Availability Spaces listed / Sqft
Price $4,400,000
Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/27/1996 $65,500

Title Documents for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/03/2025 Grant Deed
(File correction)
04/22/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/06/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/26/2015 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
05/10/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/29/2012 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
03/29/2012 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/19/2011 Assignment Financing Statement
Assignment of Rents
Assignment Trust Deed
06/12/2008 Request Notice Default
06/12/2008 Assignment of Rents
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Property Taxes for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,250
Current property tax $15,802
Market value $1,031,642

Special Assessments And Penalties for 6840 Kester 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
00194 Health License Fees
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,031,642 1.1874 $12,250 +0.94%
2024-2025 $1,011,513 1.1997 $12,135 +2.02%
2023-2024 $991,779 1.1994 $11,895 +4.96%
2022-2023 $972,431 1.1655 $11,334 +1.15%
2021-2022 $953,463 1.1752 $11,205 -1.07%

Permits for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/06/2026
09/10/2025
05/22/2025
02/13/2024
07/25/2023
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
07/03/2023
04/27/2022
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 56,033
Median age 36.3
Average household income $83,456
Family households 64.3%
Occupied housing units 19,177
Owner occupied units 27.3%
Average number of people per household 2.89
Median year structure built 1973
Median value for units with a mortgage $739,200
Median value for units without a mortgage $734,200

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys

Here are the neighbors for 6840 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
14806 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,112 07/10/2020 $745,000
14835 Vanowen St, Van Nuys 9,817 07/22/2022
14845 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,263 10/09/2020
14824 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,800 03/10/2011
14836 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,840 09/12/2019
6907 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,640 09/20/2004
6917 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,648 03/27/2002
6828 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 1,167 02/20/2025
14840 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,840 04/07/2023
6837 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,148 01/18/2017 $459,000
14867 Vanowen St, Van Nuys 4,464 12/21/2012
6849 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,131 07/08/1998 $143,000
6855 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,307 08/04/2023
6831 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,131 10/20/2020 $620,000
6843 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,120 06/12/2025
6913 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 1,972 08/29/2025 $770,000
6910 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 30,890 02/13/2015 $7,650,035
6901 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 2,146 02/06/2025
14825 Vanowen St, Van Nuys 11,204 07/18/2008 $253,000
14820 Hartland St, Van Nuys 1,740 05/27/2010 $380,003

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