5236 Kester AveVan NuysCA91411



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Van Nuys at 5236 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91411 projects strong ROI of 0.61%. Rental yield 1.2%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $881,338 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 16.02%, translating into $144,369 in total cumulative return on $901,175 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(16,553) | $350 |
City averages based on Van Nuys market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,181 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $18,465 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.17x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Multi Family
Built in 1964
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91411, Van Nuys, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,926 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,802 (25.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,678 (70.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $971,090 |
| Average Home Value | $1,037,802 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,057
Single Family
3,306
Multi-Family
6,751
Businesses
1,430



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Multi Family
Built in 1964
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91411, Van Nuys, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,926 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,802 (25.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,678 (70.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $971,090 |
| Average Home Value | $1,037,802 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,057
Single Family
3,306
Multi-Family
6,751
Businesses
1,430
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