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5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 - Property report

Also known as: 5438 Kester Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$965,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5438 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Alternate address(es)
5440 Kester Ave
Zip code
91411
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,050
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1949
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
01/26/2021
Sale price
$965,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,904
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling (RD2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.138

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/26/2021 $965,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
06/22/1995 $180,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/06/2021 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/26/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/26/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/26/2021 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
01/26/2021 Power Attorney XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/30/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX,XXXXXX XXX
09/23/1999 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX,XXXXXX XXX
02/26/1999 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXXX
06/22/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,904
Current property tax
$13,236
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,086,741
Land value
$652,045
Building value
$434,696

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,065,433 1.1874 $12,651 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,044,543 1.1997 $12,531 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,024,063 1.1994 $12,283 +4.97%
2022-2023 $1,003,985 1.1655 $11,701 +249.51%
2021-2022 $284,881 1.1752 $3,348 -1.06%
2020-2021 $281,960 1.200129 $3,384 +6.33%
2019-2020 $271,014 1.174279 $3,182 +0.14%
2018-2019 $265,701 1.196 $3,178 +2.26%
2017-2018 $260,493 1.193 $3,108 +2.10%
2016-2017 $255,386 1.1918 $3,044 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
Permits

Permit information for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
04/28/2021

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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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
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Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
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Fire hazard zones

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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 (miles)
Kester Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 836 0.15
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.17
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.72
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.87
Sylvan Park Elementary School 4 Public K-5 666 0.99
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 1.03
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 1.03
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.07
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 1.09
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.33
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.72
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.73
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.87
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.07
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.10
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.15
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.46
Sunrise School NR Private K-12 140 1.48
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.72
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.73
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.10
Will Rogers Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 136 1.28
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.35
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 1.44
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.46
CHAMPS - Charter High School of Arts Multimedia & Performing 6 Charter 9-12 458 1.85

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Neighbors for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

5456 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5411 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 14870 Albers St, Van Nuys 5428 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5408 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5424 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5457 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5441 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5437 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5402 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5448 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5451 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5431 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5401 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 5447 Willis Ave, Van Nuys 5434 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5407 Bevis Ave, Van Nuys 5418 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5414 Kester Ave, Van Nuys 5444 Kester Ave, Van Nuys

Nearby ZIP codes for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

90077, Los Angeles County, CA 90210, Los Angeles County, CA 91316, Los Angeles County, CA 91325, Los Angeles County, CA 91331, Los Angeles County, CA 91335, Los Angeles County, CA 91343, Los Angeles County, CA 91356, Los Angeles County, CA 91401, Los Angeles County, CA 91402, Los Angeles County, CA 91403, Los Angeles County, CA 91405, Los Angeles County, CA 91406, Los Angeles County, CA 91423, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA 91601, Los Angeles County, CA 91604, Los Angeles County, CA 91605, Los Angeles County, CA 91606, Los Angeles County, CA 91607, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The development at 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 has a total of 2,050 square feet.

When was 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 last sold and what was the sale price?

5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was last sold on 01/26/2021 for $965,000.

What is the assessed value of 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 is currently assessed at $1,086,741.

What are the property taxes for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The property taxes for 5438 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 total $12,903.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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