$2,812,000
SOLD APR 30, 2013

15226 Friends St Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,982 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$943 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Canyon View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of April 2013

Close to the ocean at the end of one of the Palisades' best bluff locations, this elegant home was recently renovated with subtle European influences. Downstairs living spaces open through Fr doors to front garden & large yard w/rm for a pool. Cook's kitchen w/center island opens to FR. Garage used as a playroom. Graceful spiral staircase bathed in sunlight from the skylight leads to 5BD upstairs and 3 remodeled baths. Walnut floors. Master suite w/large walk-in closet.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen McCormick

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00872518 Listed on: 02/08/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexandra Pfeifer

Sotheby's International Realty License #01743378

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,982 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Canyon Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4412-025-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,131

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary Mediterranean
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2982
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Mixed, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Network Wire, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 903.76

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: Canyon
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Owned

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4412-025-024
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6534

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2013
Closed on
Mar 4, 2013
Sold by
Thomas Christopher Duncan Neild
Bought by
Kessman Grant and Kessman Meaghan
Seller's Agent
Ellen McCormick
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Pfeifer
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,812,000
Premium/Discount to List
$117,000
4.34%
Current Estimated Value
$4,336,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,524,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$2,109,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2003
Sold by
Leograndis Gregory
Bought by
Thomas Christopher Duncan Neild and Oliver Cornelia Paula

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
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2003
Sold by
Leograndis Gregory
Bought by
Leograndis Gregory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
5.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2000
Sold by
Leeds Merrill
Bought by
Leograndis Gregory and Leograndis Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$899,200
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1998
Sold by
Levinson David S
Bought by
Ubick Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1998
Sold by
Ubick Judith Tr Judith Ubick Trust
Bought by
Leeds Merrill and Leeds Nicolle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,812,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $1,635,000 Gateway Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,199,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Gift Deed -- First Southwestern Title Co
Grant Deed $1,075,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,132,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,109,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $900,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $900,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $899,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $750,000 No Value Available
Closed $200,000 No Value Available
Closed $371,450 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Rented $16,750 +1.5% --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/08/2019 05/08/19 For Rent $16,500 0.0% --
04/30/2013 04/30/13 Sold $2,812,000 +4.3% $943 / Sq Ft
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2013 02/08/13 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $904 / 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 $41,131 $3,394,869 $1,942,875 $1,451,994
2023 $40,327 $3,328,304 $1,904,780 $1,423,524
2022 $38,436 $3,263,044 $1,867,432 $1,395,612
2021 $37,971 $3,199,064 $1,830,816 $1,368,248
2019 $36,824 $3,104,180 $1,776,514 $1,327,666
2018 $36,678 $3,043,315 $1,741,681 $1,301,634
2016 $35,092 $2,925,141 $1,674,050 $1,251,091
2015 $34,573 $2,881,204 $1,648,905 $1,232,299
2014 $34,667 $2,824,766 $1,616,606 $1,208,160
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-650473

The MLS

APN: 4412-025-024