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5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 - Property report

Also known as: 5453 Kester Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.098

Sale price

$1,300,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
5453 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Zip code
91411
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
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.
3,474
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1961
Last altered
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
HVAC
AC
Sales
Sale date
03/07/2025
Sale price
$1,300,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,060
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.098

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

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

Sales history for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/08/2025 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/07/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/07/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/15/2021 Affidavit
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5453 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
$16,060
Current property tax
$16,568
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,352,520
Land value
$405,756
Building value
$946,764

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,269,690 1.1874 $15,076 +0.95%
2024-2025 $1,244,795 1.1997 $14,934 +2.03%
2023-2024 $1,220,388 1.1994 $14,637 -14.99%
2022-2023 $1,477,368 1.1655 $17,219 +1578.24%
2021-2022 $87,287 1.1752 $1,026 -1.04%
2020-2021 $86,392 1.200129 $1,037 +6.33%
2019-2020 $83,039 1.174279 $975 +0.14%
2018-2019 $81,411 1.196 $974 +2.26%
2017-2018 $79,816 1.193 $952 +2.10%
2016-2017 $78,252 1.1918 $933 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 5453 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

Permit information for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
07/12/2022
10/20/2021
03/27/2020
03/27/2020
01/14/2020

*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

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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)
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.14
Kester Avenue Elementary School 9 Public K-5 836 0.16
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.69
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.86
Sylvan Park Elementary School 4 Public K-5 666 0.96
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 1.02
Children's Community School NR Private PK-6 119 1.02
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.05
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 1.13
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.37
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.69
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.69
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.86
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 1.05
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.09
New Horizons Charter Academy 4 Charter K-8 256 1.14
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.43
St. Joseph's Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.50
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 0.69
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 0.69
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.09
Will Rogers Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 136 1.26
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.34
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 82 1.43
Academy for Arts & Education NR Private 9-12 0 1.47
CHAMPS - Charter High School of Arts Multimedia & Performing 6 Charter 9-12 458 1.84

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The development at 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 has a total of 3,474 square feet.

When was 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 last sold and what was the sale price?

5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 was last sold on 03/07/2025 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 is currently assessed at $1,352,520.

What are the property taxes for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411?

The property taxes for 5453 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411 total $16,059.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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