This charming 915 square foot cottage on a spacious 8534 square foot corner lot, located in Sherman Oaks, offers a rare opportunity. This 1942 home is steeped in old world charm, from its beautiful full size fireplace to the unique artisan wood work and built-ins throughout. The fully enclosed property greets guest through a lovely red door. Once you enter, you truly feel like you’ve stepped into your own private sanctuary. Step out into the backyard oasis shaded by a wooden pergola and hanging wrought iron chandelier. Surrounded by full size trees, plants and a jacuzzi, this outdoor living space is truly magical. Boasting one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, it is indeed a rare find to have a lot big enough to possibly accommodate both a new ADU and a garage conversion, if desired There is copper plumbing, HVAC system 2020. Located in the desirable Kester Avenue/Kester Magnet Blue Ribbon School District. Very centrally located to both 405 and 101. You will be hard pressed to find a home with more potential and convenience than this. Don’t miss it!
Sold for $1,135,000
Listed by: Rodeo Realty • Kathleen Gardner • Contact: 818-986-7300
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,135,000
5802 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411
2beds
915sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
8,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,156,600 Zestimate®
$1,240/sqft
$3,714 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,156,600
$1.08M - $1.25M
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Beautiful full size fireplaceHvac systemWooden pergolaOutdoor living spaceNew aduFull size treesUnique artisan wood work
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Listed by:
Kathleen Gardner DRE #00894607 818-986-7300,
Rodeo Realty
Bought with:
Jeannette Hollow, DRE #01130673
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR23161692
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 915 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,534 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2244003004
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Valley
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,157,700
- Annual tax amount: $13,953
- Date on market: 8/30/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $1,135,000+13.6%$1,240/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR23161692 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Contingent | $999,000$1,092/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR23161692 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $999,000+99.8%$1,092/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR23161692 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2007 | Sold | $500,000+104.1%$546/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2001 | Sold | $245,000+58.1%$268/sqft |
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| 10/27/1995 | Sold | $155,000$169/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,953 +0.9% | $1,157,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,833 +79.6% | $1,135,000 +79.8% |
| 2023 | $7,704 +4.9% | $631,243 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,343 +1.2% | $618,867 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,253 -1% | $606,733 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,325 | $600,512 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,325 +5% | $588,738 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,978 | $577,195 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,978 +2.3% | $565,878 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,823 +2.3% | $554,783 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $6,670 +18.3% | $499,000 +9.2% |
| 2014 | $5,638 | $457,000 +37.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $332,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $332,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $332,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $332,100 -33.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $500,000 +81.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $275,545 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $270,143 |
| 2005 | -- | $270,143 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $259,655 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $254,897 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $249,900 +49.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $167,532 |
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Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kester Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Van Nuys Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Van Nuys Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kester
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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