Prime Location on big lot, ,, , many of the units have been highly upgraded, very very large 2 bedroom units, ,, ,property is a legal 7 unit building operating as an 8 unit, ,, , upgraded apts as follows #1. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #3. Built-in dishwasher #4. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #5. The same as #3 #6. The same as #3 & 5 floors are all hardwood and ceramic tiles in baths and kitchens with
Multi-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
9,329 sq ftLot Size
$329Price/Sq.Ft.
7 car garageParking
Listed by Harvey Goldsmith•DRE #00609116• Harvey Realty
Bought with Out of Area Southland•DRE #0• SOUTHLAND
Prime Location on big lot,,,, many of the units have been highly upgraded, very very large 2 bedroom units,,,,property is a legal 7 unit building operating as an 8 unit,,,, upgraded apts as follows #1. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #3. Built-in dishwasher #4. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #5. The same as #3 #6. The same as #3 & 5 floors are all hardwood and ceramic tiles in baths and kit
Prime Location on big lot,,,, many of the units have been highly upgraded, very very large 2 bedroom units,,,,property is a legal 7 unit building operating as an 8 unit,,,, upgraded apts as follows #1. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #3. Built-in dishwasher #4. All stainless steel appliances + dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrigerator and stoves. #5. The same as #3 #6. The same as #3 & 5 floors are all hardwood and ceramic tiles in baths and kitchens with
Public Records
Nov 20, 2002
Sold
$520,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1977
Sold
$145,500
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,340 (+1.2%)
$1,420,552 + $816,818
$2,237,370
2024
$27,020 (+1.9%)
$1,392,699 + $800,802
$2,193,501
2023
$26,508 (+4.8%)
$1,365,392 + $785,100
$2,150,492
2022
$25,301 (+1.3%)
$1,338,620 + $769,706
$2,108,326
2021
$24,981 (−1.0%)
$1,312,373 + $754,614
$2,066,987
2020
$25,230 (+4.0%)
$1,286,641 + $739,818
$2,026,459
2019
$24,250 (+0.9%)
$1,273,449 + $732,233
$2,005,682
2018
$24,030 (+177.3%)
$1,248,480 + $717,876
$1,966,356
2017
$8,665 (+2.9%)
$247,083 + $401,830
$648,913
2016
$8,419 (+1.4%)
$247,083 + $401,830
$648,913
2015
$8,306 (−0.8%)
$242,239 + $393,951
$636,190
2014
$8,377 (−1.2%)
$233,928 + $380,433
$614,361
2012
$8,477 (+2.8%)
$232,871 + $378,714
$611,585
2011
$8,243 (−2.0%)
$228,305 + $371,289
$599,594
2010
$8,408 (+3.5%)
$223,829 + $364,009
$587,838
2009
$8,120 (+4.0%)
$222,157 + $361,289
$583,446
2008
$7,805
$222,685 + $362,148
$584,833
Tax history for 5632 Kester Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,340 (+1.2%)
$1,420,552 + $816,818
$2,237,370
2024
$27,020 (+1.9%)
$1,392,699 + $800,802
$2,193,501
2023
$26,508 (+4.8%)
$1,365,392 + $785,100
$2,150,492
2022
$25,301 (+1.3%)
$1,338,620 + $769,706
$2,108,326
2021
$24,981 (−1.0%)
$1,312,373 + $754,614
$2,066,987
2020
$25,230 (+4.0%)
$1,286,641 + $739,818
$2,026,459
2019
$24,250 (+0.9%)
$1,273,449 + $732,233
$2,005,682
2018
$24,030 (+177.3%)
$1,248,480 + $717,876
$1,966,356
2017
$8,665 (+2.9%)
$247,083 + $401,830
$648,913
2016
$8,419 (+1.4%)
$247,083 + $401,830
$648,913
2015
$8,306 (−0.8%)
$242,239 + $393,951
$636,190
2014
$8,377 (−1.2%)
$233,928 + $380,433
$614,361
2012
$8,477 (+2.8%)
$232,871 + $378,714
$611,585
2011
$8,243 (−2.0%)
$228,305 + $371,289
$599,594
2010
$8,408 (+3.5%)
$223,829 + $364,009
$587,838
2009
$8,120 (+4.0%)
$222,157 + $361,289
$583,446
2008
$7,805
$222,685 + $362,148
$584,833
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
9
Baths
9
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,332 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
5,745
Year built
1958
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2244014031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Jan 29, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a commercial water heater in the same location within a closet.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 10, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Repipe the drainage system for a multi-unit building. Replace all vertical and horizontal drain lines.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 7
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Community
Cooling Information
Wall Window
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Levels: One
Unit Type 1 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1469633
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Actual Rent: $1,825
Total # of Baths: 2
Total # of Beds: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,825
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1469634
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Actual Rent: $1,375
Total # of Baths: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total # of Beds: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Rent: $1,375
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 3 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Unit Key Numeric: 1469635
Actual Rent: $1,395
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,395
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 4 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Unit Key Numeric: 1469636
Actual Rent: $1,825
Total # of Baths: 2
Total # of Beds: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,825
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 5 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1469637
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Actual Rent: $1,177
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,177
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 6 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Unit Key Numeric: 1469638
Actual Rent: $1,360
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,360
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 7 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1469639
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Actual Rent: $1,246
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $1,246
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 8 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1469640
Listing Key Numeric: 59504954
Actual Rent: $675
Total # of Baths: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $675
Total # of Units: 1
Expenses
Trash: $1,164
Total: $37,752
Pest Control: $360
Maintenance: $6,386
Insurance: $1,094
New Taxes: $22,438
Gardener: $487
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units With Refrigerator: 7
# of Units With Range: 7
Net Operating Income: $91,589
Average 3 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Average 2 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Average 1 Bed Area Units: Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
Total Building Area: 5,745
Gross Scheduled Income: $131,980
Gross Operating Income: $129,340
Gross Multiplier: 13.6
Gross Income: $131,980
Gross Equity: $1,103,861
Laundry Equipment Own or Lease: Own
Laundry Income: $120
# Of Separate Water Meters: 1
# Of Separate Gas Meters: 7
# Of Separate Electric Meters: 7
# Of Buildings: 1
Operating Expense Percent: $28
Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2
# of Wall AC: 7
Vacancy Allowance: 2640
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Land Value Percent: 38.08
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 11-15 Units/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 8
Common Walls: 1 common wall
Improvements %: 61.92
Parcel Number: 2244014031
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Lease / Rental Details
Operating Expense: $37,752
Rent Control
Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Cable Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
Location Information
Latitude: 34.17310700
Longitude: -118.45706200
Directions: just North of Burbank Blvd., on Kester Blvd
Zoning: LARD1.5
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,745
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,332 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2244014031
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 23
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 23
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Harvey
List Agent Last Name: Goldsmith
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Harvey Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Out of Area
Buyer Agent Last Name: Southland
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: SOUTHLAND
Around this home
Schools
Kester Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Van Nuys Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Van Nuys Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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