**First-Time Buyer or Contractor Special in Prime Van Nuys—High Equity Potential!**
Bring your tool belt and imagination to this diamond in the rough! Conveniently located in a high-demand area of Van Nuys, in a wonderfully quiet and safe family neighbourhood, this property features a solid structure and an expansive flat lot with significant upside potential. The detached garage provides an ideal footprint for a high-value ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) conversion, offering excellent rental income opportunities or multi-generational living arrangements.
This home could serve as your first residence—a place to raise your family—at a very affordable price. While it requires some care and attention, it boasts features like a bonus room, paid-off solar panels, a recently upgraded main bathroom and kitchen, and a beautiful heated pool. This means you can move in immediately and upgrade according to your own timeline and budget.
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For sale
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty World Class • James Duggan • Contact: 818-257-1553
$789,000
8045 Lesner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
3beds
1,246sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,002 Square Feet Lot
$793,800 Zestimate®
$633/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days
- 504
- 52
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Duggan DRE #02070260 818-257-1553,
Keller Williams Realty World Class
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR26227714
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Sunroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Full Bath on Main Level, Granite Counters, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, VentedExhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,246 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered, Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Fencing: Block,Good Condition,Masonry,Privacy,Security,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,002 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2204026019
- Special conditions: Trust
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Frame, Plaster, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts For Spa
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Stable(s), Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
- Elevation: 802 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $633/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $317,917
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA 203(b),FHA 203(k),FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,VA Loan
- Inclusions: STOVE, DISHWASHER, SOLAR PANELS, Alarm System, Ring Doorbell and Jacuzzi.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$793,800
$754,000 - $833,000
$3,618/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000+273.9%$633/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR26227714 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2001 | Sold | $211,000$169/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $317,917 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,901 +2.4% | $311,684 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,809 +1.9% | $305,574 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,736 +4.9% | $299,583 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,563 +1.4% | $293,710 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,514 -0.9% | $287,952 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,545 | $285,001 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,545 +5.9% | $279,414 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,348 | $273,936 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,348 -59% | $268,565 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,157 +1% | $263,300 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,073 +155.6% | $259,346 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,158 | $254,267 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $248,157 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $243,292 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $241,475 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $242,050 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $237,304 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $232,652 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $228,092 |
| 2005 | -- | $228,092 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $219,237 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $215,220 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $211,000 +31.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $160,926 |
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