NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4551 Kester Ave Unit 3 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Estimated Value: $660,000 - $714,925

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,303 Sq Ft
$532/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2020

Last sale price $542,500 $416 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,784/month

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Van Nuys High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2020

Very Chic 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1303 sq. ft. in a charming Cape Cod building near The Galleria's shops & restaurants, & great neighborhood with walking distance to nearby cafes, just one block from Ventura Blvd. Right across the street Pavilions is close to completion with a Starbuck's going in. Lower level of the unit includes an updated kitchen with granite counters & lots of cabinets & counter space. All kitchen appliances included (brand new SS fridge). Also a spacious dining room & living room with fireplace, with an abundance of natural light. A powder room on main floor as well. Laminate flooring, newer carpet (2017) berber on stairs (2020). Modern light fixtures make for clean, modern ambiance. Bedrooms are upstairs, both with private baths, the master has two closets:one a huge walk in with built in shelving. A balcony off the master overlooks one of the building's shared outdoor spaces. Laundry closet has stackable washer/dryer. Gated garage includes 2 parking spaces (plug in for electric cars) & ample additional storage:14'x14'. The building has a newer shared water heater & new sprinkler system. The HOA includes water, trash, pesticide, building, tree & common area maintenance (private backyard/BBQ area) as well as EQ ins.plus outer walls & roof coverage. Newer alarm system. Exterior of building is freshly painted.
This is a well maintained complex (only 5 units); quiet & in a fabulous location!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacquie Palmatier

Realty Executives Homes License #01363084 Listed on: 08/05/2020

Realty Executives Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalie Alchadeff

Equity Union License #01888998

Equity Union

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,981

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 6,739 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $525 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,303 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Pest Guard System

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Central Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Tax Lot 1413
  • Tax Tract Number 35803
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2264020100

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 6 Units
  • Rubin Properties Association, Phone Number (310) 559-4700
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,981

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$525 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Quadruplex
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 661-251-1550
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LAR3
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2264020100
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1303.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front door first level
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 416.35
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Laundry, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Community Structure, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pest Control, Storage, Earthquake Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash
  • Association Fee: 525.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Rubin Properties
  • Phone: 310-559-4700
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Rubin Properties

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Irregular Lot, Paved, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6739.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1547
  • Latitude Manual: 34.15284700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6739.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 6
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1413.02
  • Tax Lot: 1413
  • Tax Tract Number: 35803

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2020
Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Wood Julianne L and Julianne L Wood Trust
Bought by
Greenspan Jackie
Seller's Agent
Jacquie Palmatier
Realty Executives Homes
Buyer's Agent
Natalie Alchadeff
Equity Union
List Price
$544,500
Sold Price
$542,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.37%
Current Estimated Value
$693,481

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$310,026
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$383,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2014
Sold by
Wood Julianne L
Bought by
Wood Julianne L and Julianne L Wood Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2013
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Jones Kara H
Bought by
Wood Julianne Leigh
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Marquart
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Palmatier
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$415,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2009
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Jones Kara H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2009
Sold by
Gutierrez Ofilio A
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2005
Sold by
Perdenza Joseph Rocco
Bought by
Gutierrez Ofilio A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1997
Sold by
Lunney Julia
Bought by
Rowland Mark A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,500
Interest Rate
7.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1997
Sold by
Bobis Arthur L and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Greenspan Jackie $542,000 Corinthian Title Company
Wood Julianne L -- None Available
Wood Julianne Leigh $415,000 Lawyers Title
Jones Kara H $310,000 Old Republic Title Company
Us Bank National Association $321,809 None Available
Gutierrez Ofilio A $440,000 Fidelity Title-Van Nuys
Rowland Mark A -- Chicago Title Co
Rowland Mark A $97,000 Chicago Title Co
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $139,000 Landsafe Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Greenspan Jackie $350,000
Previous Owner Wood Julianne Leigh $332,000
Previous Owner Jones Kara H $240,000
Previous Owner Gutierrez Ofilio A $352,000
Previous Owner Rowland Mark A $86,500
Closed Gutierrez Ofilio A $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Sold $542,500 -0.4% $416 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $544,500 +31.2% $418 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $415,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2013 11/12/13 For Sale $415,000 -- $318 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,981 $586,675 $373,979 $212,696
2024 $6,981 $575,173 $366,647 $208,526
2023 $6,844 $563,896 $359,458 $204,438
2022 $6,521 $552,840 $352,410 $200,430
2021 $6,437 $542,000 $345,500 $196,500
2020 $5,645 $465,164 $285,376 $179,788
2019 $5,419 $456,044 $279,781 $176,263
2018 $5,392 $447,103 $274,296 $172,807
2017 $5,270 $438,337 $268,918 $169,419
2016 $5,143 $429,744 $263,646 $166,098
2015 $5,067 $423,290 $259,686 $163,604
2014 $5,086 $415,000 $254,600 $160,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR20154621

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2264-020-100