NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5521 Kester Ave Unit 20 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

Estimated Value: $850,000 - $1,009,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,703 Sq Ft
$548/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2021

Last sale price $730,000 $429 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,090/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Kester Avenue Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome home! Beautifully renovated 2008 built townhome with rooftop deck and a bonus room located in a prime Sherman Oaks area. This great home features a large open living room with high ceilings, new flooring, recessed lights and a fireplace . Newly renovated entertainer's kitchen with premium cabinets, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, stainless-steel appliances and a classic subway tile backsplash. The master-suite features skylight vaulted ceilings, balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet and master bathroom with jet tub and a step-in shower. The bonus room located off a separate stairway can be used as a fourth bedroom, home office, personal gym, study area or a playroom for the kids with its own bathroom and direct garage access. Private roof top patio. Great for relaxing and entertaining. The unit is located towards the end of the building. It offers privacy and tranquility. Well maintained small secured gated complex. Low HOA Dues. Pet friendly complex with long grass dog run, and shared outdoor patio area. Highly desirable school Kester Elementary. True pride of ownership.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Behnaz Tabibian

Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc. License #01294720 Listed on: 02/01/2021

Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,411

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Density is 21-25 Units/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Combination Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,703 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 64851
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2250016063

Community Details

Overview

  • 24 Units
  • Placito De Oro Association, Phone Number (818) 778-3331
  • Community Management HOA
  • Maintained Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,411

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 8183886144
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LAR3
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2250016063
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1703.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Ell, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 428.66
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Galley Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Separate Tub And Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Combination
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Pets Permitted, Management
  • Association Fee: 330.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Placito De Oro
  • Phone: 8187783331
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Community management

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 21-25 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31369.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7201

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 31369.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 24
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1288.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 64851

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Feb 17, 2021
Sold by
Weiss Joan Binder
Bought by
Halimi Farahnaz
Seller's Agent
Behnaz Tabibian
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
List Price
$764,950
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,950
-4.57%
Current Estimated Value
$908,846

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Weiss Joan Binder
Bought by
Weiss Joan Binder and Joan Binder Weiss Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2016
Closed on
Nov 16, 2016
Sold by
Herbst Al and Herbst Al L
Bought by
Weiss Joan Binder
Seller's Agent
Cricket Yee
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Behnaz Tabibian
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
List Price
$609,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2013
Sold by
Herbst Ai L and Herbst Leslie A
Bought by
Herbst Ai L and Herbst Leslie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Builders Bank
Bought by
Herbst Al and Herbst Leslie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Halimi Farahnaz $724,000 Priority Title Company
Weiss Joan Binder -- None Available
Weiss Joan Binder $600,000 North American Title
Herbst Ai L -- None Available
Herbst Al $439,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Weiss Joan Binder $390,525
Previous Owner Weiss Joan Binder $417,000
Previous Owner Herbst Al $251,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Sold $730,000 -4.6% $429 / Sq Ft
02/17/2021 02/17/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $764,950 +27.5% $449 / Sq Ft
12/27/2016 12/27/16 Sold $600,000 -1.5% $352 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2016 10/14/16 For Sale $609,000 -- $358 / 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 $9,411 $783,678 $494,454 $289,224
2024 $9,411 $768,312 $484,759 $283,553
2023 $9,144 $753,248 $475,254 $277,994
2022 $8,712 $738,480 $465,936 $272,544
2021 $7,735 $643,318 $392,639 $250,679
2020 $7,812 $636,722 $388,613 $248,109
2019 $7,501 $624,239 $380,994 $243,245
2018 $7,459 $612,000 $373,524 $238,476
2016 $5,664 $465,794 $252,102 $213,692
2015 $5,581 $458,799 $248,316 $210,483
2014 $5,603 $449,812 $243,452 $206,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR21020626

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2250-016-063