Seller's Agent in 2023
Michelle Portillo
RE/MAX
(562) 298-9832
2 in this area
6 Total Sales
1256 W 51st Place Los Angeles, CA 90037
Vermont Square NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $751,000 - $871,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232
Sq Ft
$662/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Stone Countertops
- Cottage
- Open to Family Room
- No HOA
- 1 Car Garage
- Front Porch
About This Home
As of July 2023Welcome to 1256 W 51st Place, a beautiful California cottage home in a trending neighborhood just a stones throw away from USC, The Colosseum, and Banc of Cal Stadium, Natural History Museum and The Science Museum. This home has been newly remodeled and the current owners have taken great care in creating an eco-friendly abode, with several planters geared toward self sustainability. The open floor plan allows to use the most out of the 1,232 Sqft living space, perfect for those seeking generous sized bedrooms. Your remodeled kitchen offers a great peninsula island with waterfall stone countertop and modern grey cabinets on the bottom with white shaker top cabinets, black stainless steel appliances, black single bowl farmhouse sink, and full designer arabesque backsplash. Home has also been updated with modern tone laminate flooring throughout, central AC & heating, & double pane windows. The backyard has plenty of room for entertaining it even has a adorable small chicken coop with three egg laying hens! It has 16 raised vegetable bins w/ kale, green onions, Swiss chard, lettuce, radish, beets, broccoli, grapes, passion fruit, strawberries, gooseberries, rosemary, basil, and dill. Must see to appreciate! Option to take over existing loan that's a lower interest rate with current lender. "Assuming Loan"
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Estate Properties License #02067890 Listed on: 02/27/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,114
Year Built
- Built in 1911 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,101 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x128
- North Facing Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Chain Link Fence
- Sprinkler System
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned LAR1
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Cottage
Interior Spaces
- 1,232 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Custom Window Coverings
- Garden Windows
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas and Electric Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5002-002-031
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2023
Closed on
Jun 2, 2023
Sold by
Grevious Alysha
Bought by
Troche Rosemarie
Seller's Agent
Michelle Portillo
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gina Canzona
Compass
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8.59%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,994
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$521,500
Outstanding Balance
$509,573
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$302,213
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2020
Closed on
Jan 6, 2021
Sold by
Hvmj Llc
Bought by
Grevious Alysha
Seller's Agent
Uriel Ojeda
PAK HOME REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Cornelius Jackson
Vylla Home, Inc.
List Price
$629,900
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
4.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$648,045
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Journey Investments Inc
Bought by
Hvmj Llc
Seller's Agent
LaCheryl Bell
Lacheryl Bell
Buyer's Agent
LaCheryl Bell
Lacheryl Bell
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$458,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
133.89%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Spann Cheryl Ann Fitten and Martin Gwendolyn Fitten
Bought by
Journey Investments Inc
Seller's Agent
LaCheryl Bell
Lacheryl Bell
Buyer's Agent
LaCheryl Bell
Lacheryl Bell
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$458,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Martin Aaron James
Bought by
Martin Gwendolyn Fitten
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troche Rosemarie | $745,000 | Progressive Title Company | |
| Grevious Alysha | $660,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Hvmj Llc | $460,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Journey Investments Inc | $458,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Fitten Spann Cheryl Ann | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Martin Gwendolyn Fitten | -- | -- | |
| Fitten Gary Thomas | -- | -- | |
| Fitten Gary Thomas | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Troche Rosemarie | $521,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Grevious Alysha | $648,045 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2023 07/17/23 | Sold | $745,000 | -3.9% | $605 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/27/2023 04/27/23 | Price Changed | $775,000 | -2.5% | $629 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2023 04/04/23 | Price Changed | $795,000 | -2.5% | $645 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2023 02/27/23 | For Sale | $815,000 | +23.5% | $662 / Sq Ft |
| 01/08/2021 01/08/21 | Sold | $660,000 | 0.0% | $536 / Sq Ft |
| 11/29/2020 11/29/20 | Price Changed | $659,900 | +4.8% | $536 / Sq Ft |
| 11/24/2020 11/24/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2020 11/13/20 | For Sale | $629,900 | +37.5% | $511 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2020 08/05/20 | Sold | $458,000 | +1.8% | $372 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2020 06/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/19/2020 06/19/20 | For Sale | $450,000 | -- | $365 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,114 | $759,900 | $607,920 | $151,980 |
| 2024 | $9,114 | $745,000 | $596,000 | $149,000 |
| 2023 | $8,500 | $686,663 | $549,331 | $137,332 |
| 2022 | $8,110 | $673,200 | $538,560 | $134,640 |
| 2021 | $5,657 | $460,000 | $368,000 | $92,000 |
| 2020 | $639 | $32,444 | $22,386 | $10,058 |
| 2019 | $623 | $31,809 | $21,948 | $9,861 |
| 2018 | $560 | $31,186 | $21,518 | $9,668 |
| 2016 | $526 | $29,978 | $20,684 | $9,294 |
| 2015 | $521 | $29,529 | $20,374 | $9,155 |
| 2014 | $535 | $28,951 | $19,975 | $8,976 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michelle Portillo
-
Gina Canzona
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Gina Canzona
Compass
(323) 449-6976
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
Uriel Ojeda
Seller's Agent in 2021
Uriel Ojeda
PAK HOME REALTY
(951) 205-8263
1 in this area
81 Total Sales
-
Cornelius Jackson
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Cornelius Jackson
Vylla Home, Inc.
(949) 427-3883
1 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
LaCheryl Bell
L
Seller's Agent in 2020
LaCheryl Bell
Lacheryl Bell
(213) 359-4439
1 in this area
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 23-245313
APN: 5002-002-031
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