NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5457 Lemona Ave Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

Estimated Value: $1,456,000 - $1,725,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,479 Sq Ft
$1,083/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2022

Last sale price $1,375,000 $930 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,891/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Kester Avenue Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2022

Welcome to this exquisite, remodeled turnkey ranch home, steps away from the award-winning Kester Magnet Elementary School. Nestled in the sought-after Magnolia Woods neighborhood, on a special and rare quiet, pocket horseshoe, green tree-lined street. Included is fully-paid home solar, with 2 Tesla PowerWall's! There is also a 240V 40 Amp Level 2 EV outlet in the finished 2 car garage. This is the perfect home for family and entertaining, with a "Jacuzzi" Spa and a firepit in the quiet, spacious and very private backyard, bordered with mature fruit trees. Enjoy a glass of wine and a casual meal on the shady patio. Step inside to a recently remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, a Viking Stainless Steel Range and Oven, brand new LG stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer are also included! Kitchen opens up to a light and airy living room, with a dual fireplace...which leads to a 3rd potential bedroom, currently used as a media room, which has a wood beamed vaulted ceiling and French doors that open to the backyard. Honey-hued wood floors and LED recessed lighting throughout. Charming built-in's, a tankless water heater and copper plumbing. Indoor laundry room, which also has a built-in desk/home office space, with brand new quartz. Remodeled bathrooms with a brand new soaking tub and rain shower, custom dual vanity, and new hexagon floor tile. Stylish new lighting throughout and new subway tile backsplash in bathroom and kitchen. A/C and heating, with smart Nest thermostat and CO2 Detector. Ring cameras(doorbell, driveway, and backyard). Solar and the roof are only 2 years old. Fresh exterior and interior paint and a spacious front yard with a green, lush front lawn. Street lamps for evening walks and close to Balboa Park. Conveniently located to Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks Galleria, Westfield, and stores like Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, etc., with easy freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fawnia Hsu

West Shores Realty License #01292077 Listed on: 05/12/2022

West Shores Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda St. George

Leslie Randall & Assc. License #01488773

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,762 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Turnkey
  • Shingle Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,479 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 365
  • Tax Tract Number 1000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2250013028
  • $341 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,184

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Fawnia
  • Other Phone Number: 562.650.7538
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage, Mid Century Modern, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2250013028
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1479.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Two Way
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 929.68
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6762.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1552

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6762.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1288.02
  • Tax Lot: 365
  • Tax Tract Number: 1000
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 341.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2022
Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Chia-Yu Chen
Bought by
Grosbach Daniel and Cho Paula
Seller's Agent
Fawnia Hsu
West Shores Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda St. George
Leslie Randall & Assc.
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,601,778

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$962,500
Outstanding Balance
$923,324
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$600,292

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2021
Sold by
Chen Chia Yu
Bought by
Chen Chia Yu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Lee Chen Jessica
Bought by
Chen Chia Yu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Apr 10, 2014
Sold by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie A
Bought by
Chen Chia Yu
Seller's Agent
Elle Jones
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Forshpan
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$491,250
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2008
Sold by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie A
Bought by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie A
Bought by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2001
Sold by
Elkan Henry and Elkan Mollie
Bought by
Bramson Thomas A and Bramson Stephanie A
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
Grosbach Daniel $1,375,000 Fidelity National Title
Chen Chia Yu -- First Amer Ttl Co Res Div
Chen Chia Yu -- Corinthian Title Company
Chen Chia Yu -- Corinthian Title Company
Chen Chia Yu $655,000 Lawyers Title
Bramson Thomas A -- None Available
Bramson Thomas A -- None Available
Bramson Thomas A -- --
Bramson Thomas A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grosbach Daniel $962,500
Previous Owner Chen Chia Yu $800,000
Previous Owner Chen Chia Yu $377,500
Previous Owner Chen Chia Yu $473,000
Previous Owner Chen Chia Yu $491,250
Previous Owner Bramson Thomas A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Sold $1,375,000 -1.7% $930 / Sq Ft
07/05/2022 07/05/22 For Sale $1,399,000 +1.7% $946 / Sq Ft
07/03/2022 07/03/22 Off Market $1,375,000 -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Price Changed $1,399,000 -5.2% $946 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 For Sale $1,475,000 +7.3% $997 / Sq Ft
06/04/2022 06/04/22 Off Market $1,375,000 -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $1,475,000 +7.3% $997 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 Off Market $1,375,000 -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $1,475,000 +7.3% $997 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Off Market $1,375,000 -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $1,475,000 +126.9% $997 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Sold $650,000 0.0% $439 / Sq Ft
04/02/2014 04/02/14 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2014 03/27/14 For Sale $649,900 0.0% $439 / Sq Ft
12/03/2012 12/03/12 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
12/02/2012 12/02/12 Under Contract -- -- --
11/19/2012 11/19/12 For Rent $2,800 -- --
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 $17,184 $1,430,550 $1,144,440 $286,110
2024 $17,184 $1,402,500 $1,122,000 $280,500
2023 $16,850 $1,375,000 $1,100,000 $275,000
2022 $9,089 $756,618 $583,118 $173,500
2021 $8,976 $741,784 $571,685 $170,099
2019 $8,708 $719,784 $554,730 $165,054
2018 $8,585 $705,671 $543,853 $161,818
2016 $8,204 $678,272 $522,736 $155,536
2015 $8,083 $668,085 $514,885 $153,200
2014 $4,076 $323,847 $189,220 $134,627
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: RS22098810

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2250-013-028