NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,707,000 - $2,968,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,425 Sq Ft
$445/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2021

Last sale price $2,250,000 $350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,348/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • In Ground Spa
  • View of Catalina
  • Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Solar Power System

About This Home

As of May 2021

Stunning beautiful mansion with 360' panoramic views from sparkling city lights to ocean & island views from almost every room of this luxury home in Mar Vista Heights. As you enter the private courtyard, you are greeted by a tranquil meditation oasis. The grand entry leads to a voluminous open lounge with w/floor-to-ceiling windows & breathtaking city vistas from wrap-around patio decks. You get beautiful sunset on a deck, plenty of room for kids to play and enjoy. Spacious living room with fireplace & wet bar further soaks in the magnificent views. The gourmet kitchen with abundant cabinet and counter space, built-in fridge, professional-grade appliances look out for the incredible views. Upgraded high-end flooring throughout. The sliding door leads to the lush green backyard with a swimmer's pool & spa, an outdoor fire pit table with the seating area, a perfect outdoor living space to entertain friends or host family gatherings. Five bedrooms + 6 baths, incl: a Master bedroom with a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub, a main-floor en suite, a guest en suite, three Car Garage With Direct Access. Other incredible features incl: Wine cellar, a Game room w/wet bar, a laundry room+laundry chute, an elevator for the food upstairs that offers an easy lifestyle in your private luxury resort. NEW PAID-OFF SOLAR!!! It's close to schools, markets, restaurants, and top-notch golf courses. You get privacy just a min to downtown. A truly Immaculate dream home. A Must See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sylvia Li

The Real Estate Solution License #01923257 Listed on: 02/05/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Franco

Keller Williams SELA License #01790196

Keller Williams SELA

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Garden
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned WHR112000*

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Pool
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 6,425 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Bar
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Tinted Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Pool

  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • California Elementary School
  • East Whittier Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Tax Tract Number 21585
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8138035009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,690

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Club sitting booths, Safe in the hallway closet, TV upstairs, both chandeliers in the front entrance and the front stairway, kitchen appliance ,microwave, New SOLAR SYSTEM PAID OFF
  • Other Phone Description: 7143290516
  • Other Phone Number: 7143290516
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WHR112000*
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Built, Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8138035009
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 6425.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: gound level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Fire Pit
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 350.19
  • Room Type: Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Tinted Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Courtyard, Hills, Panoramic, Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Excellent Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Private, Gas Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Glass, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High
  • Elementary School: California
  • Middle School: East Whittier
  • Elementary School: California
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Whittier
  • Elementary School #2: CALIFO

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24585.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5644

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 24585.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5016.00
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Tract Number: 21585

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Robinson Paul and Robinson Grace
Bought by
Franco Michael S and Franco Jacqueline R
Seller's Agent
Sylvia Li
The Real Estate Solution
Buyer's Agent
Edward Franco
Keller Williams SELA
List Price
$2,288,888
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,888
-1.7%
Total Days on Market
102
Current Estimated Value
$2,857,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$607,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2017
Closed on
Dec 2, 2017
Sold by
Stephens Mark and Mooshagian Cory
Bought by
Robinson Paul and Robinson Grace
Seller's Agent
Peter Lorimer
PLG Estates
Buyer's Agent
Sylvia Li
The Real Estate Solution
List Price
$1,869,000
Sold Price
$1,688,888
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,112
-9.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$567,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2005
Sold by
Kang Louis W and Kang Diane I
Bought by
Stephens Mark and Mooshagian Cory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1993
Sold by
Kang Louis W and Kang Diane I
Bought by
Kang Louis W and Kang Diane I
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
Franco Michael S $2,250,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Robinson Paul $1,689,000 Fidelity Sherman Oaks
Stephens Mark $1,600,000 Investors Title Company
Kang Louis W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Franco Michael S $1,600,000
Previous Owner Robinson Paul $510,000
Previous Owner Robinson Paul $567,500
Previous Owner Stephens Mark $990,000
Previous Owner Stephens Mark $110,000
Previous Owner Stephens Mark $1,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Sold $2,250,000 -1.7% $350 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Price Changed $2,288,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
02/07/2021 02/07/21 For Sale $2,288,888 +1.7% $356 / Sq Ft
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Off Market $2,250,000 -- --
02/05/2021 02/05/21 For Sale $2,288,888 +35.5% $356 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 Sold $1,688,888 -6.1% $248 / Sq Ft
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Price Changed $1,798,888 -3.8% $264 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Sale $1,869,000 -- $274 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $27,690 $2,387,717 $1,432,630 $955,087
2023 $27,314 $2,340,900 $1,404,540 $936,360
2022 $26,658 $2,295,000 $1,377,000 $918,000
2021 $20,855 $1,775,333 $1,137,374 $637,959
2020 $20,608 $1,757,130 $1,125,712 $631,418
2019 $20,413 $1,722,678 $1,103,640 $619,038
2018 $16,234 $1,370,000 $877,700 $492,300
2016 $15,954 $1,370,000 $877,700 $492,300
2015 $16,076 $1,370,000 $877,700 $492,300
2014 $16,123 $1,370,000 $877,700 $492,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW21010892

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8138-035-009