NOT LISTED FOR SALE

133 N Formosa Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036

Melrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,424,000 - $3,295,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,822 Sq Ft
$951/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2020

Last sale price $2,160,000 $765 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,439/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Views of Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Third Street Elementary School Rated A
  • English Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2020

Manicured + meticulous 3 bed + 3 bath + den traditional home w/ 1 bed/1 bath guest house + separate garage in Miracle Mile North HPOZ. Charming curb appeal w/ lush landscaping. Formal entry opens to sun drenched living room w/ rebuilt fireplace, surrounded on 3 sides by windows . Large formal dining room surrounded by windows & wainscoting. Remodeled kitchen w/ breakfast area, abundant storage, Viking fridge + range + dishwasher. Laundry room off kitchen. Den opens to covered porch for al fresco dining. Oversized master suite w/ walk-in closet, dressing area, generous bath w/ shower + tub. 2 additional beds & baths. Guesthouse w/ bedroom & bathroom, storage shed & 2 car garage in grassy yard. Hardwood floors, updated horizontal plumbing/sewer line + electrical, 5 ton central AC w/ Nest, large double paned windows + sliding glass door, security cameras + system. Garage w/ automatic door. Close to The Grove + many shops & restaurants. True pride of ownership on quiet tree lined street!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 08/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Cooper

Sotheby's International Realty License #01380726

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x154
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • English Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Views of Trees
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5512-023-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,888

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Country English
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2822
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1768
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x154
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Formal Dining Rm
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Built-Ins, Alarm System
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 760.10
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: GuestHouse, Shed(s)
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5512-023-028
  • Lot Size Area: 7700

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Gruenbaum Diana and The Diana Gruenbaum Trust
Bought by
Sayson Mark Robert and Sayson Hannah Whang
Seller's Agent
Sheri Bienstock
The Bienstock Group
Buyer's Agent
Joel Cooper
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,145,000
Sold Price
$2,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
0.7%
Current Estimated Value
$2,683,344

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$523,344
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,836,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2010
Sold by
Gruenbaum Diana
Bought by
Gruenbaum Diana and The Diana Gruenbaum Trust Of 2010

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2007
Sold by
Katchic Yasmine J and The Mary A Mellott Trust
Bought by
Gruenbaum Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sayson Mark Robert $2,160,000 Provident Title Company
Gruenbaum Diana -- None Available
Gruenbaum Diana $1,375,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sayson Mark Robert $1,836,000
Previous Owner Gruenbaum Diana $675,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Sold $2,160,000 +0.7% $765 / Sq Ft
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $2,145,000 -- $760 / 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 $27,888 $2,338,051 $1,870,442 $467,609
2024 $27,888 $2,292,208 $1,833,767 $458,441
2023 $27,346 $2,247,263 $1,797,811 $449,452
2022 $26,071 $2,203,200 $1,762,560 $440,640
2021 $25,836 $2,160,000 $1,728,000 $432,000
2019 $19,841 $1,651,431 $1,321,147 $330,284
2018 $19,665 $1,619,051 $1,295,243 $323,808
2016 $18,809 $1,556,184 $1,244,949 $311,235
2015 $18,532 $1,532,809 $1,226,249 $306,560
2014 $18,589 $1,502,784 $1,202,229 $300,555
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheri Bienstock

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sheri Bienstock

    The Bienstock Group

    (323) 310-2525

    39 in this area

    218 Total Sales

    Sheri Bienstock
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  • Joel Cooper

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joel Cooper

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (310) 968-2401

    21 Total Sales

    Joel Cooper
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-618000

The MLS

APN: 5512-023-028

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90036 Melrose

133 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA

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