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5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 - Property report

Also known as: 5618 N Kester Ave

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.214

Sale price

$530,005

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5618 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Alternate address(es)
5618 1/2 N Kester Ave
5618 N Kester Ave
5620 1/2 N Kester Ave
Zip code
91411
Neighborhood
Van Nuys
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
3,060
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1953
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
03/05/2004
Sale price
$530,005
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,126
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD1.5)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.214

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/05/2004 $530,005 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/13/2025 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
11/13/2025 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/01/2014 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/21/2014 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/13/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/23/2010 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/24/2008 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
04/02/2007 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
03/05/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,126
Current property tax
$9,898
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$768,604
Land value
$461,163
Building value
$307,441

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $768,604 1.1874 $9,126 +0.95%
2024-2025 $753,534 1.1997 $9,040 +2.03%
2023-2024 $738,759 1.1994 $8,861 +4.97%
2022-2023 $724,274 1.1655 $8,441 +1.16%
2021-2022 $710,074 1.1752 $8,345 -1.06%
2020-2021 $702,795 1.200129 $8,434 +6.33%
2019-2020 $675,505 1.174279 $7,932 +0.14%
2018-2019 $662,260 1.196 $7,921 +2.26%
2017-2018 $649,275 1.193 $7,746 +2.10%
2016-2017 $636,545 1.1918 $7,587 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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Code Description Tax levied
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Permit information for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
11/12/2015
02/23/2004

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Median sale price

$995,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$650

-3.8% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.10
Kester Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 836 0.36
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.52
Sylvan Park Elementary School 4 Public K-5 666 0.78
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 0.82
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 0.82
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 0.94
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 1.03
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 1.15
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.40
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.52
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.59
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 0.90
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 0.94
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 1.03
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.20
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.27
St. Elisabeth NR Private K-8 210 1.34
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.52
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.59
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 0.90
Will Rogers Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 136 1.07
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.14
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.27
St. Joseph's Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.36
CHAMPS - Charter High School of Arts Multimedia & Performing 6 Charter 9-12 458 1.64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The development at 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 has a total of 3,060 square feet.

When was 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 last sold and what was the sale price?

5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was last sold on 03/05/2004 for $530,005.

What is the assessed value of 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 is currently assessed at $768,604.

What are the property taxes for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The property taxes for 5618 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 total $9,126.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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