$765,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2013

1505 N Benton Way Los Angeles, CA 90026

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
7,047 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$484 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Lawn
  • John Marshall Senior High Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2016

This unique & gracious 1950's Traditional is set above the street maximizing the views of the hills & city lights beyond. The generous floor plan has a formal entry, sunken living room & open dining room. Gorgeous built-ins add a touch of mid-century styling. The large kitchen with breakfast area provides the perfect footprint for the kitchen of your dreams. The master suite includes a walk-in closet, master bath & an office nook, which could be converted to another closet. The second bath has perfectly preserved original tile work, a tub and a separate shower. Backyard features include a patio that leads to an elevated rear yard with fruit trees, a mini-studio and views. The three car garage completes the picture with the possibility to expand up.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyssa Valentine

Compass License #01517618 Listed on: 03/22/2013

Compass

Co-Listed By

Anselm Clinard

Compass License #01872344

Last Buyer's Agent

Fabiola Patron-Covian

License #01386024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,047 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sunken Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5424-007-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,258

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1580
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sunken Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Rm
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 490.51

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Shed(s)
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: No
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 3
  • Parking Garage: Door Opener, Garage - 3 Car, Garage Is Detached
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5424-007-023
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Size Area: 7047

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2016
Closed on
Aug 2, 2016
Sold by
Ngai Kia L
Bought by
Ruiz Lauren and Ruiz Ryan
Seller's Agent
Brian Courville
Compass
Buyer's Agent
James R Hutchinson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.9%
Current Estimated Value
$1,643,159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$693,159
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2013
Closed on
May 2, 2013
Sold by
Ngai Linsen H
Bought by
Ngai Kia L
Seller's Agent
Alyssa Valentine
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Fabiola Patron-Covian
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2013
Closed on
Apr 26, 2013
Sold by
Vera Orlando N
Bought by
Ngai Kia L
Seller's Agent
Alyssa Valentine
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Fabiola Patron-Covian
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2003
Sold by
Vera Orlando N and Vera Dolores V
Bought by
Vera Orlando N
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $950,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title Company
Grant Deed $765,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Sold $950,000 -3.0% $601 / Sq Ft
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Price Changed $979,000 -2.0% $620 / Sq Ft
05/13/2016 05/13/16 For Sale $999,000 +30.6% $632 / Sq Ft
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Sold $765,000 -1.3% $484 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2013 04/19/13 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $491 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 For Sale $799,000 -- $506 / 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 $13,258 $1,102,552 $812,407 $290,145
2024 $13,258 $1,080,934 $796,478 $284,456
2023 $13,000 $1,059,740 $780,861 $278,879
2022 $12,393 $1,038,961 $765,550 $273,411
2021 $12,242 $1,018,590 $750,540 $268,050
2019 $11,875 $988,380 $728,280 $260,100
2018 $11,774 $969,000 $714,000 $255,000
2016 $9,641 $795,777 $636,623 $159,154
2015 $9,500 $783,825 $627,061 $156,764
2014 $9,533 $768,472 $614,778 $153,694
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-659719

The MLS

APN: 5424-007-023