This 20-unit Apartment building is a well-maintained asset in Van Nuys, CA. Centrally located in the San Fernando Valley, this complex has almost immediate access to the 101, 405, 170, and 118 freeways, as well as an abundance of public transportation, including a new line currently in construction: the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project, that will feature 11 stops from Van Nuys to Pacoima. This property features a favorable unit mix, with 15 of the 20 units being 2 & 3 bedroom units (25% 1 bedrooms, 75% 2 & 3 bedrooms), with private patios/balconies, and a pool. This two-story building also has secure, gated parking with covered spaces, and seismic retrofitting has been completed. This property sits on a corner lot, on the corner of Kester Ave. and Hartland St., just north of Vanowen St. The Van Nuys location is very walkable and bikeable with good transit.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1961
Stories: 2
Living Area: 18,333 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: David Ballin Kaufman
Office Phone: (310) 877-8600
Listing Agent: David Kaufman
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Total Bedroom Count: 41
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: Covered, Gated
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.54 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Wall Furnace
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: North of Vanowen St, South of Sherman Way; Easy of Sepulveda Blvd, West of Van Nuys Blvd
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $4,600,000
Price Per SqFt: $251/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $14,109
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $3.5M more than the Median Sold Price and $390/SqFt less than other homes in Los Angeles, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #24428723
Listing Office:
Office Name: David Ballin Kaufman
Office Phone: (310) 877-8600
Listing Agent: David Kaufman
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Dec 27, 1996
Dec 27, 1996Home Sold
$65,500
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$14,109
$934,867
2020
$13,758
$920,333
2019
$13,374
$902,289
2018
$13,057
$884,598
2017
$13,057
$867,254
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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Nearby Schools
2
/10
Columbus Avenue Elementary School
6700 Columbus Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
/10
Ararat Charter
6555 Sylmar Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.68 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-5
4
/10
Valerio Elementary School
15035 Valerio St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Valley Charter Middle School
14646 Sherman Way
Distance between this listing and this school0.45 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
5
/10
Lashon Academy
7477 Kester Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
7
/10
Girls Athletic Leadership School los Angeles
8015 Van Nuys Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.55 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Van Nuys Senior High School
6535 Cedros Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.42 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Will Rogers Continuation
14711 Gilmore St
Distance between this listing and this school0.53 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Champs - Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
6842 Van Nuys Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,435. Typical income of Los Angeles, CA residents is less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 6840 Kester Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 6840 Kester Ave property is $4,600,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 6840 Kester Ave is a house located in Van Nuys, California, 91405.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 6840 Kester Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $14,109 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on December 27, 1996 for $65,500. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 6840 Kester Ave has 41 bedrooms and 26 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 6840 Kester Ave is 18,333 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 6840 Kester Ave is 1961.
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This home is located at 6840 Kester Ave in Van Nuys, CA and zip code 91405 in the The San Fernando Valley neighborhood. This 18,333 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.54 acre lot. Features: 41 bedrooms, 26 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $4,600,000.
Los Angeles, CA housing market in October 2024 saw over 598 listings sold above listed price, more than 191 sold at listed price and over 753 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 11.2%. Listings spent 38 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $1,023,474 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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