NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12939 Dickens St Studio City, CA 91604

Estimated Value: $1,942,000 - $2,119,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,019 Sq Ft
$997/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2013

Last sale price $725,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,569/month

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Barn
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2024

Renovated, modern Studio City Gem. Live near the Studios, one block to the best shops and restaurants on Ventura Blvd. Beautiful, renovated home. Available December 1 for rent. Short-term lease available (one-month minimum). Furnished, with 4 bed, 3 baths, living room, open dining, eat-in island. Central AC and heat, new tankless water heater, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, and wood-burning fireplace. Cook's kitchen with Wolf Range. Master suite and family room have glass sliding doors opening to back patio overlooking the pool. Large heated pool, spa, pizza oven, Brazilian bbq. Driveway shared; parking for 2 cars for tenant, and plenty of street parking. Light and bright; S. of Ventura. Across the street from Sportsman's Shops. 5 min. drive to LA's best private schools. This is truly an amazing property- it won't be on the market for long!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Diana Spadea

Diana Spadea License #01805235 Listed on: 07/17/2024

Last Renter's Agent

Diana Spadea

Diana Spadea License #01805235 Listed on: 07/17/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,302 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x151
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $9,000
  • Tenant pays for insurance, cable TV, gas, water, trash collection
  • Rent includes gardener, pool
  • Month-to-Month Lease Term
  • Short Term Lease
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2385-026-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Credit Report Amount: 30.00
  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Pet Deposit: 1000.00
  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Lease Option: 1
  • Rent Control: No
  • Rent Excludes: Utilities, cable
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Pool
  • Security Deposit: 9000
  • Tenant Pays: Insurance, Cable TV, Gas, Water, Trash Collection

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Renovated, modern prime Studio City Gem. Live near the Studios, less than a block to the best stretch of shops and restaurants on Ventura Blvd, and Harvard Westlake High School, and a short drive to Notre Dame, Campbell Hall, and Buckley schools. This beautiful home was renovated to the studs with beautiful hardwood floors, a chef's Wolf range, a large Carrara Marble island, high-end designer finishes, and an open floor plan. Glass doors lead to the large backyard with an automatic covered and heated pool and jacuzzi, a large patio with a dining table and heater, built-in pizza oven, and wood-burning fireplace. 4 bed, 2 and 3/4 baths plus a bonus detached guest room in the back with 3/4 bath. The house can be rented furnished or unfurnished. Short term lease available.
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Exclusions: Guest house separate from the property and not included in the listing.
  • Lease Terms: Short Term Lease
  • Living Area: 2019
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1906
  • Lot Dimensions: 55x151
  • Monthto Month: Yes
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Fireplace Rooms: Free Standing, Bonus Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Guest House, Family Room
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Gas, Cooktop - Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Remodeled
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Kitchen Island, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Island, Marble Counters
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Barbeque, Water Filter, Range/Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 6.44

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Hard Coat
  • Other Features: Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Exposure: Northern
  • Fence: Redwood
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Porch - Rear
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Heated And Filtered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Tankless, Gas
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Prewired for alarm system
  • Water: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2385-026-019
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Gutters, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn
  • Lot Location: Canyon
  • Lot Size Area: 8302

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2012
Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Manganello Anthony and Delia H Dargavel Trust
Bought by
Taino Frederick and Spadea Diana P
Seller's Agent
Nicole Costas
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.83%
Current Estimated Value
$2,013,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,288,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.21%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$402,520
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,611,423

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
Sold by
Dargavel Delia H and The Delia H Dargavel Trust
Bought by
Dargavel Delia H and Delia H Dargavel Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Dargavel Delia H
Bought by
Dargavel Delia H and The Restated Delia H Dargavel Trust
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Taino Frederick $725,000 Lawyers Title
Dargavel Delia H -- None Available
Dargavel Delia H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taino Frederick $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Rented $11,000 0.0% --
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Price Changed $11,000 -4.3% $5 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Price Changed $11,500 -8.0% $5 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Rent $12,500 -3.8% --
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Rented $13,000 0.0% --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Price Changed $13,000 0.0% $6 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Rent $13,000 +19.3% --
03/17/2024 03/17/24 Off Market $10,900 -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 Price Changed $10,900 -2.7% $5 / Sq Ft
03/02/2024 03/02/24 Price Changed $11,200 -2.6% $6 / Sq Ft
02/14/2024 02/14/24 For Rent $11,500 0.0% --
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Sold $725,000 +0.8% $442 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2012 11/15/12 For Sale $719,000 -- $438 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $12,452 $1,036,573 $714,223 $322,350
2024 $12,452 $1,016,249 $700,219 $316,030
2023 $12,210 $996,324 $686,490 $309,834
2022 $11,640 $976,789 $673,030 $303,759
2021 $11,494 $957,637 $659,834 $297,803
2019 $11,148 $929,235 $640,264 $288,971
2018 $11,033 $911,015 $627,710 $283,305
2016 $9,889 $821,033 $603,336 $217,697
2015 $9,726 $742,842 $594,274 $148,568
2014 $8,973 $728,291 $582,633 $145,658
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-358479

The MLS

APN: 2385-026-019