$660,000
SOLD OCT 26, 2021

5242 Kester Ave Unit 3 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
$330/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$434 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kester Avenue Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2021

Don't Miss this - Spacious and Bright Sherman Oaks Townhome style Condo - This has 2 master bedrooms with soaring ceilings and two updated luxurious baths on the second floor. Living room has an open floor plan with gas fireplace, built in surround sound speakers and travertine tile floors. Kitchen updates including granite counters, stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting. Appliances include stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and wine refrigerator. It has 1520 sq feet. an attached two car garage with direct access and an upstairs balcony approved for gas grill. The laundry is located on the second floor in the hallway and you will find ample closets and storage. This is in the desirable Kester Elementary school area and its convenient location is one block from the post office. Another plus is there is easy access to the 101.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deena Willis

RE/MAX Top Producers License #01354143 Listed on: 08/10/2021

RE/MAX Top Producers

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Li

Keller Williams Realty Irvine License #02135865

Keller Williams Realty Irvine

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,341

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 1,520 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 54296
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2249022025

Community Details

Overview

  • Cardinal Management Association, Phone Number (323) 349-0865

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,341

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2249022025
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1520.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 440.79
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Two Masters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pet Rules, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 330.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Cardinal Management
  • Phone: 323-349-0865
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract: 54296
  • Tax Tract Number: 54296

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: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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

    43 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: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-6128

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $660,000, approximately $434 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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