NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1511 N Benton Way Los Angeles, CA 90026

Estimated Value: $2,007,000 - $2,689,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft
$1,088/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2017

Last sale price $1,590,000 $782 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,534/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Marshall Senior High Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2017

Stunning 1950's Mid-Century 3 bed + 2 ba Silverlake home w/ views of the DTLA skyline. This immaculate home w/ seamless indoor/outdoor flow is perfect for entertaining, day or night. Sit back + relax with a morning cup of coffee on the spacious front deck, or flow out to the rear patio and yard to host a barbecue using the built-in brick grill. This gem offers 2,000sf of gorgeous light-filled space, a stone fireplace, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors + a beautifully updated chef's kitchen with a restored Chambers' stove, large pantry + laundry area. Living quarters boast a spacious + airy master bedroom with plenty of room for a King sized bed, updated and ample closet space + an en suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub and rain shower. The front bedroom takes full advantage of the sweeping views and has two closets. Below the home you'll find the 3-car garage and a tucked-away office space! This gorgeous home is moments to everything Silverlake has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney N Smith

Compass License #01406768 Listed on: 10/12/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Tori Horowitz

Compass License #01703353

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,604

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,047 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5424-007-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,604

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Stunning 1950's Mid-Century 3 bed + 2 ba Silverlake home w/ views of the DTLA skyline. This immaculate home w/ seamless indoor/outdoor flow is perfect for entertaining, day or night. Sit back + relax with a morning cup of coffee on the spacious front deck, or flow out to the rear patio and yard to host a barbecue using the built-in brick grill. This gem offers 2,000sf of gorgeous light-filled space, a stone fireplace, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors + a beautifully updated chef's kitchen with a restored Chambers' stove, large pantry + laundry area. Living quarters boast a spacious + airy master bedroom with plenty of room for a King sized bed, updated and ample closet space + an en suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub and rain shower. The front bedroom takes full advantage of the sweeping views and has two closets. Below the home you'll find the 3-car garage and a tucked-away office space! This gorgeous home is moments to everything Silverlake has to offer.
  • Living Area: 2032
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 671.75

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City Lights
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Combination, Garage - 3 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5424-007-019
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7047

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2017
Closed on
Oct 31, 2017
Sold by
Herzog Bree Erin
Bought by
Selvaggi Frank and Roygbiv Trust
Seller's Agent
Courtney N Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tori Horowitz
Compass
List Price
$1,365,000
Sold Price
$1,590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$225,000
16.48%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$2,210,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$620,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,113,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2013
Closed on
Nov 18, 2013
Sold by
Brookside Investments Inc
Bought by
Herzog Bree Erin
Seller's Agent
Steve Clark
Backbeat Homes
Buyer's Agent
Karen Lower
Compass
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$884,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Jun 12, 2013
Sold by
Wilson Tom
Bought by
Brookside Investments Inc
Seller's Agent
Rande Gray
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Clark
Backbeat Homes
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
94.80%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2011
Closed on
Jan 19, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Kathleen
Bought by
Wilson Tom
Seller's Agent
Joseph Lightfoot
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randy Wright
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-8.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2011
Closed on
Jan 10, 2012
Sold by
Nakamaru Janet Shigekawa
Bought by
Wilson Tom and Gonzales Misty
Seller's Agent
Joseph Lightfoot
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randy Wright
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-8.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2003
Sold by
Shigekawa Sakaye
Bought by
Shigekawa Dr Sakaye and The Dr Sakaye Shigekawa Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Selvaggi Frank $1,590,000 Lawyers Title
Herzog Bree Erin $1,105,000 Lawyers Title
Brookside Investments Inc $875,000 Lawyers Title
Wilson Tom -- Lawyers Title Co
Wilson Tom $775,000 Lawyers Title Co
Shigekawa Dr Sakaye -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roygbiv Trust $1,235,500
Previous Owner Selvaggi Frank $1,113,000
Previous Owner Herzog Bree Erin $855,000
Previous Owner Herzog Bree Erin $884,000
Previous Owner Brookside Investments Inc $420,000
Previous Owner Brookside Investments Inc $540,000
Previous Owner Wilson Tom $77,500
Previous Owner Wilson Tom $620,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Sold $1,590,000 +16.5% $782 / Sq Ft
10/28/2017 10/28/17 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2017 10/12/17 For Sale $1,365,000 +23.5% $672 / Sq Ft
12/13/2013 12/13/13 Sold $1,105,000 +1.5% $544 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 For Sale $1,089,000 +24.5% $536 / Sq Ft
08/08/2013 08/08/13 Sold $875,000 -2.7% $431 / Sq Ft
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 For Sale $899,000 +16.0% $442 / Sq Ft
02/24/2012 02/24/12 Sold $775,000 -3.0% $381 / Sq Ft
12/06/2011 12/06/11 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2011 10/25/11 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $393 / Sq Ft
09/19/2011 09/19/11 For Sale $849,000 -- $418 / 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
2024 $21,604 $1,773,670 $1,418,937 $354,733
2023 $21,182 $1,738,893 $1,391,115 $347,778
2022 $20,189 $1,704,798 $1,363,839 $340,959
2021 $19,946 $1,671,372 $1,337,098 $334,274
2020 $20,153 $1,654,235 $1,323,388 $330,847
2019 $19,344 $1,621,800 $1,297,440 $324,360
2018 $19,227 $1,590,000 $1,272,000 $318,000
2017 $14,047 $1,167,148 $905,623 $261,525
2016 $13,730 $1,144,264 $887,866 $256,398
2015 $13,527 $1,127,077 $874,530 $252,547
2014 $13,654 $1,105,000 $857,400 $247,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Courtney N Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Courtney N Smith

    Compass

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  • Tori Horowitz

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Tori Horowitz

    Compass

    (323) 646-0334

    7 in this area

    189 Total Sales

    Tori Horowitz
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  • Steve Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Steve Clark

    Backbeat Homes

    (818) 519-9363

    9 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Steve Clark
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  • Rande Gray

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rande Gray

    Keller Williams Realty

    (310) 614-2839

    21 Total Sales

    Rande Gray
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  • Randy Wright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Randy Wright

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (310) 927-6818

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Randy Wright
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  • Karen Lower

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Karen Lower

    Compass

    (323) 804-8043

    17 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Karen Lower
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 17-279668

The MLS

APN: 5424-007-019

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90026

1511 N Benton Way, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 1511 N Benton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026 since 12 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,210,964, approximately $1,088 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1511 N Benton Way is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Mayberry Street Elementary, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet, and John Marshall Senior High.

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