NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5516 Columbus Ave Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

Estimated Value: $1,374,550 - $2,236,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,492 Sq Ft
$1,093/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,006,000 $674 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,246/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Kester Avenue Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2020

The Stewards of this property, the owners expanded the footprint adding a beautifully finished Owners Suite w/French doors opening onto a quiet & comfortable covered patio, while the single light bathroom door accesses a large outdoor deck & heated spa. The deck steps down onto an expansive private patio w/firepit, water feature & pergola covered eating area. Electrical wiring has been updated throughout, copper plumbing supports the beautifully appointed remodeled kitchen w/built in sitting nook & guest bath. Dual paned windows, amazing wood floors & all systems in great working condition make this a move in property. For parking, an attached two car garage w/direct entry to home & laundry hook ups. The front lawn is fenced & is designed w/water conservation in mind. This Home is a place where all elements have been thoughtfully considered & executed w/care... simply lovely.
Meticulously maintained, this well loved HOME is situated in the desirable Kester Avenue School district of Sherman Oaks. Perfect location for commuting w/ease of access to the 405 &101 Freeways. Nearby Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area offers an abundance of outdoor activities including Golf, Biking, hiking/running along w/easy neighborhood walks for an active lifestyle. Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, Whole Foods, Fashion Square, Notre Dame High School and the famed Ventura Blvd are all just a couple of minutes away.
Simplify your life, make this HOME yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Sessum

Exp Realty of California Inc. License #01456020 Listed on: 08/04/2020

Exp Realty of California  Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Neil Chhabria

Chhabria Real Estate Company License #01821437

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,759 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Brick Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,492 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Mullion Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Center Hall
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fiberglass Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Kester Elementary School
  • Van Nuys Middle School
  • Van Nuys High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Tax Tract Number 15921
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2250006020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,106

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2250006020
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1492.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas Starter, Fire Pit
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 674.26
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Center Hall, Den, Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Fiberglass, Heated
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, French/Mullioned
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Brick, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa, Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Golf, Park, Storm Drains, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified
  • Elementary School: Kester
  • Middle School: Van Nuys
  • High School: Van Nuys
  • Elementary School: Kester
  • High School: Van Nuys
  • Middle Or Junior School: Van Nuys
  • Elementary School #2: KESTER
  • High School2: VANNUY

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6759.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1552

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6759.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1288.01
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 15921

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Barber Alexander and Barber Annette M
Bought by
Madhav Sahaj and Date Richa
Seller's Agent
Paul Sessum
Exp Realty of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Neil Chhabria
Chhabria Real Estate Company
List Price
$937,500
Sold Price
$1,006,000
Premium/Discount to List
$68,500
7.31%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,630,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$624,638
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Barber Alexander
Bought by
Barber Alexander and Barber Annette M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1994
Sold by
Kessler Richard D
Bought by
Barber Alexander and Barber Annette M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,100
Interest Rate
8.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Madhav Sahaj $1,006,000 Wfg Title
Barber Alexander -- Gateway Title Company
Barber Alexander $178,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $100,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $487,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $550,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $111,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $333,700
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $61,000
Previous Owner Barber Annette M $37,500
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $281,250
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $39,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $45,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $15,000
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $202,500
Previous Owner Barber Alexander $169,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2020 09/14/20 Sold $1,006,000 +7.3% $674 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 For Sale $937,500 -- $628 / 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
2024 $13,106 $1,067,573 $854,059 $213,514
2023 $12,852 $1,046,641 $837,313 $209,328
2022 $12,252 $1,026,120 $820,896 $205,224
2021 $12,104 $1,006,000 $804,800 $201,200
2020 $4,036 $320,150 $171,699 $148,451
2019 $3,882 $313,874 $168,333 $145,541
2018 $3,773 $307,721 $165,033 $142,688
2016 $3,592 $295,775 $158,626 $137,149
2015 $3,540 $291,333 $156,244 $135,089
2014 $3,558 $285,627 $153,184 $132,443
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: BB20156672

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2250-006-020