$476,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2015

5242 Kester Ave Unit 3 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$313 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2021

Beautifully updated 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath townhome with attached 2 car garage in prime Sherman Oaks! First floor boasts a spacious living room with fireplace, recessed lighting, crown moldings and professionally installed speakers, dining area, powder room, and kitchen with granite counter tops as well as stainless steel appliances. Perfect layout for entertaining! The second floor features both bedroomsthe gorgeous master suite has high ceilings, spacious bath with double sinks plus stairs leading up to a roof top deck. The second bedroom also has an en-suite bath! In the hallway you will find the laundry closet and tons of storage! All this plus a two car attached garage with direct access to the unit! Great Sherman Oaks location close to shopping, restaurants, and freeways. Kester Elementary! Small 10 unit building with low HOA dues.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miriam Williams

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01769912 Listed on: 05/15/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Emory Donelson

Estate Properties License #01709558

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,341

Year Built

1993

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Low Rise
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Kester Court
  • Entry Floor: 0
  • Living Area: 1520
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 3
  • Unit Floor In Building: 0
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Number Of Photos: 20
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Travertine
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Master Baths
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: In Closet, In Unit
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 286.18

Exterior Features

  • Balcony: yes
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Attached
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Gated

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Gated Parking
  • Pet Rules: Call, Size Limit

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 275.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2249-022-025
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13300

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2021
Sold by
Tu April and Chou Marc
Bought by
Hu Jingyu and Xi Chenqi
Current Estimated Value
$766,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2017
Closed on
Nov 4, 2017
Sold by
Ly Benjamin David
Bought by
Tu April and Chou Marc
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey McMahon
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deena Willis
RE/MAX Top Producers
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Ramirez Carlos
Bought by
Ly Benjamin David and Ly Karissa Dawn
Seller's Agent
Miriam Williams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Emory Donelson
Estate Properties
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$476,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
9.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.55%
Original Mortgage
$380,800
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2012
Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
White Terrance J
Bought by
Ramirez Carlos and Ramirez Jenny
Seller's Agent
Jnani Matson
No Firm Affiliation
Sold Price
$335,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.96%
Original Mortgage
$301,500
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2006
Sold by
White T J
Bought by
White Terrance J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Steingiesser Miklos
Bought by
White T J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $660,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $580,000 Chicago
Grant Deed $476,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $335,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Grant Deed $305,000 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $495,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $449,171 New Conventional
Previous Owner $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $54,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $432,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $244,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Sold $660,000 -1.5% $434 / Sq Ft
08/10/2021 08/10/21 For Sale $670,000 0.0% $441 / Sq Ft
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
12/12/2017 12/12/17 Sold $580,000 +1.9% $382 / Sq Ft
11/08/2017 11/08/17 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2017 10/06/17 For Sale $569,000 +19.5% $374 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $476,000 +9.4% $313 / Sq Ft
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $435,000 +29.9% $286 / Sq Ft
06/08/2012 06/08/12 Sold $335,000 -- $220 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Pending -- -- --
Source: The MLS

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
2024 $8,341 $686,663 $446,955 $239,708
2023 $8,177 $673,200 $438,192 $235,008
2022 $7,792 $660,000 $429,600 $230,400
2021 $7,334 $609,682 $383,574 $226,108
2020 $7,408 $603,431 $379,641 $223,790
2019 $7,113 $591,600 $372,198 $219,402
2018 $7,077 $580,000 $364,900 $215,100
2017 $5,929 $485,520 $267,954 $217,566
2016 $5,787 $476,000 $262,700 $213,300
2015 $4,287 $350,107 $147,254 $202,853
2014 -- $343,250 $144,370 $198,880
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deena Willis

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Deena Willis

    RE/MAX

    (626) 483-8840

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Deena Willis
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  • Jack Li

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jack Li

    Keller Williams Realty Irvine

    (626) 408-4141

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Jack Li
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  • R

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    RUI DAI

    Keller Williams Realty Irvine

    (626) 372-3370

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    RUI DAI
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Doug Willis

    up2date Real Estate

    (626) 755-0910

    3 Total Sales

    Doug Willis
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  • Cristoval Palomares

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cristoval Palomares

    MAINSTREET REALTORS

    (909) 373-2200

    10 Total Sales

    Cristoval Palomares
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  • Jeffrey McMahon

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jeffrey McMahon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 927-2470

    4 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Jeffrey McMahon
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 15-905659

The MLS

APN: 2249-022-025

California Los Angeles County Sherman Oaks 91411

5242 Kester Ave Unit 3, Sherman Oaks, CA

This home is located at 5242 Kester Ave Unit 3, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 and is currently priced at $476,000, approximately $313 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 5242 Kester Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Kester Avenue Elementary School, Van Nuys High School, and Ivy Bound Academy of Math Sci and Tech Charter Middle.

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