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4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 - Property report

Also known as: 4956 Kester Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$1,150,011

General Information

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Address
Primary address
4956 Kester Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Zip code
91403
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.
4,530
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1957
Last altered
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
8
Sales
Sale date
11/27/2002
Sale price
$1,150,011
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,301
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (R3)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.15

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Los Angeles Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA

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

Sales history for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2002 $1,150,011 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX
12/20/2000 $955,009 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/16/1999 $164,000 X & X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/06/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X
05/09/2022 Affidavit XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX
03/07/2016 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX
05/16/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
05/03/2013 Interspousal Transfer Deed
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X
11/27/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X
12/20/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)		 X & X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
12/16/1999 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X & X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, 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
$10,301
Current property tax
$11,441
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$867,496
Land value
$563,552
Building value
$302,864

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $850,508 1.1874 $10,099 +0.95%
2024-2025 $833,853 1.1997 $10,004 +2.02%
2023-2024 $817,526 1.1994 $9,805 +4.96%
2022-2023 $801,518 1.1655 $9,342 +1.16%
2021-2022 $785,824 1.1752 $9,235 -1.06%
2020-2021 $777,778 1.200129 $9,334 +6.32%
2019-2020 $747,620 1.174279 $8,779 +0.14%
2018-2019 $732,983 1.196 $8,767 +2.25%
2017-2018 $718,633 1.193 $8,573 +2.10%
2016-2017 $704,564 1.1918 $8,397 +1.51%

Special assessments & penalties for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA

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
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 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
07/30/2025
02/17/2000
01/19/2000
01/14/2000

*Most recent permits 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
X
Earthquake-induced liquefaction area
Landslides and liquefaction map

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 0.50
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.66
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School 8 Charter K-5 495 0.75
Abc Little School-Sherman Oaks NR Private K-1 16 0.78
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 0.93
Chandler Elementary 9 Public K-5 390 1.14
Emek Hebrew Academyteichman Family Torah Center NR Private PK-8 788 1.26
Emek Hebrew Academyteichman Family Torah Center NR Private PK-8 788 1.26
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.32
Buckley School, The NR Private K-12 828 1.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ivy Bound Academy Of Math, Science, And Technology Charter Middle 2 Charter 5-8 139 0.66
Van Nuys Middle School 4 Public 6-8 869 0.69
Hesby Oaks 9 Charter K-8 501 0.93
Emek Hebrew Academyteichman Family Torah Center NR Private PK-8 788 1.26
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 1.27
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.32
Buckley School, The NR Private K-12 828 1.58
C. And E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School NR Private PK-8 231 1.58
High Tech LA Middle 5 Charter 6-8 235 1.65
Louis D. Armstrong Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 1,329 1.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Los Angeles Hebrew High School NR Private 8-12 114 1.27
Morning Star Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 25 1.32
Buckley School, The NR Private K-12 828 1.58
Notre Dame High School NR Private 9-12 1,229 1.58
Crawford Academy, The NR Private 6-12 13 1.69
Will Rogers Continuation School 1 Public 9-12 136 1.90
Van Nuys Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 2,323 1.97

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Neighbors for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA

14838 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14806 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14803 Morrison St, Sherman Oaks 14757 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14733 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14729 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14842 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14739 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14755 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14745 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 4960 Kester Ave, Sherman Oaks 14822 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14818 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14802 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14749 Huston St, Sherman Oaks 14849 Morrison St, Sherman Oaks 14830 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14812 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14738 Addison St, Sherman Oaks 14742 Addison St, Sherman Oaks

Nearby ZIP codes for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA

90024, Los Angeles County, CA 90049, Los Angeles County, CA 90073, Los Angeles County, CA 90077, Los Angeles County, CA 90095, Los Angeles County, CA 90210, Los Angeles County, CA 91316, 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 91405, Los Angeles County, CA 91406, Los Angeles County, CA 91411, Los Angeles County, CA 91423, Los Angeles County, CA 91436, Los Angeles County, CA 91604, Los Angeles County, CA 91606, Los Angeles County, CA 91607, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403?

The development at 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403?

4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 has a total of 4,530 square feet.

When was 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 last sold and what was the sale price?

4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 was last sold on 11/27/2002 for $1,150,011.

What is the assessed value of 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403?

4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 is currently assessed at $867,496.

What are the property taxes for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403?

The property taxes for 4956 Kester Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 total $10,300.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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