| Primary address | 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys |
| Alternate address(es) | 5856 N Kester Ave 5858 N Kester Ave |
| Zip code | 91411 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Van Nuys |
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| Sale date | 04/26/2021 |
| Sale price | $815,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,979 |
| Building sqft | 1,897 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.141
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| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1956 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,897 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,064,330, the tax amount paid for 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 is $12,637.
When was 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 last sold and what was the last sale price?5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was last sold in 04/26/2021 for $815,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2021 | $815,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $12,638 |
| Current property tax | $12,979 |
| Market value | $1,064,330 |
| Tax per sqft | $7 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 18850 | Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5856 Kester 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 | $1,064,330 | 1.1874 | $12,638 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,043,462 | 1.1997 | $12,518 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,023,003 | 1.1994 | $12,270 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,002,945 | 1.1655 | $11,689 | +202.21% |
| 2021-2022 | $329,149 | 1.1752 | $3,868 | -1.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 25 | 0.27 |
| Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks | NR | Private | K-1 | 16 | 0.39 |
| Sylvan Park Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 666 | 0.49 |
| Children's Community School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 119 | 0.52 |
| Children's Community School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 119 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 25 | 0.27 |
| Los Angeles Hebrew High School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 114 | 0.48 |
| New Horizons Charter Academy | 4 | Charter | K-8 | 256 | 0.63 |
| Crawford Academy, The | NR | Private | 6-12 | 13 | 0.63 |
| Van Nuys Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 869 | 0.64 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-12 | 25 | 0.27 |
| Los Angeles Hebrew High School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 114 | 0.48 |
| Crawford Academy, The | NR | Private | 6-12 | 13 | 0.63 |
| Will Rogers Continuation School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 136 | 0.75 |
| Van Nuys Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 2,323 | 0.82 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5856 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5852 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 09/05/2018 | |
| 5817 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,277 | 05/12/2022 | $1,258,000 |
| 5836 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 2,197 | 04/16/2014 | |
| 5847 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,280 | 04/23/2014 | |
| 5827 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,641 | 06/14/2002 | $305,003 |
| 5848 N Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 2,097 | 03/27/2026 | |
| 5800 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 05/30/2025 | $1,220,000 |
| 5857 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,772 | 03/03/2022 | |
| 5853 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,277 | 07/15/2013 | |
| 5832 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 10/19/2011 | |
| 5812 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 2,217 | 08/13/2013 | |
| 5837 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,280 | 02/28/2022 | $1,100,000 |
| 5823 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,892 | 11/20/2014 | $655,000 |
| 5826 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 10/19/2011 | |
| 5822 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 05/13/2025 | $850,000 |
| 5843 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,550 | 11/01/2016 | $671,000 |
| 5833 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,387 | 10/14/2014 | |
| 5813 Willis Ave, Van Nuys | 1,280 | 09/19/2006 | |
| 5816 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 1,897 | 09/19/2025 | $1,150,000 |
| 5808 Kester Ave, Van Nuys | 4,128 | 05/06/2022 |