NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 S Van Ness Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004

Windsor Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,917,000 - $7,529,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,770 Sq Ft
$1,240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2015

Last sale price $3,740,000 $784 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,464/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Lanai
  • Third Street Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of November 2015

Gorgeous European-style, double story craftsman w/decorative windows and trusses nestled atop expansive corner lot. Pass through a beautiful veranda and enter the home through a double height foyer w/center hall layout. Four large, en-suite bedrooms are accompanied by an additional guest bath downstairs. Fine materials include wide-plank wood flooring, wainscoting and Calacatta and Carrara marble counter tops. Chef's kitchen, down includes oversized refrigerator, six burner stovetop and griddle w/double convection oven and large dining nook. Large entertaining spaces include a formal family room w/fireplace, dining room featuring original bay windows and an informal sitting/dinning area adjacent to the kitchen, laundry up and down. Expansive lot includes beautifully landscaped front lawn and backyard, wrap-around patio for outdoor dining and living, complete with pool & spa. Two driveways and detached garage for 10+cars. Rumpus above garage. Nest system w/central A/C. 2 APN's 17K+ LOT

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Duerler

Hancock Homes Realty License #01848596 Listed on: 08/16/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

John Duerler

Hancock Homes Realty License #01848596 Listed on: 08/16/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 4,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entryway
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Center Hall
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 10 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Lanai

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5516-008-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,062

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Gorgeous European-style, double story craftsman w/decorative windows and trusses nestled atop expansive corner lot. Pass through a beautiful veranda and enter the home through a double height foyer w/center hall layout. 4 large, en-suite bedrooms are accompanied by an additional guest bath downstairs. Fine materials include wide-plank wood flooring, wainscoting and Calacatta marble counter tops. Chef's kitchen, down includes oversized refrigerator, 6 burner stovetop and griddle w/double convection oven and large dining nook. Large entertaining spaces include a formal family room w/fireplace, a stunning dining room featuring original bay windows and an informal sitting/dinning area adjacent to the kitchen, laundry up & down. Expansive lot includes beautifully landscaped front lawn and backyard, wrap-around patio for outdoor dining and living, complete with pool &spa. Two driveways and detached garage, rumpus room above. Nest system w/central A/C. BUYER TO COMPLETE FULL INVESTIGATIONS.
  • Living Area: 4770
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Number Of Photos: 53
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Den
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 837.53

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 10

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5516-008-021
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 17073

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2023
Sold by
Markus Daniel Joseph and Markus Sheri Lynn
Bought by
Markus Daniel Joseph and Caine-Markus Sheri
Current Estimated Value
$5,651,323

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2015
Closed on
Oct 8, 2015
Sold by
Tiger Bass Properties Llc
Bought by
Markus Daniel Joseph and Markus Sheri Lynn Caine
Seller's Agent
John Duerler
Hancock Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Duerler
Hancock Homes Realty
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-6.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$2,805,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Cruz Pol L
Bought by
Tiger Bass Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
John Duerler
Hancock Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Duerler
Hancock Homes Realty
List Price
$2,275,000
Sold Price
$2,275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.32%
Original Mortgage
$10,000,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2007
Sold by
Cruz Hipolito and Cruz Julie
Bought by
Cruz Pol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2007
Sold by
Cruz Hipolito and Cruz Julie
Bought by
Cruz Pol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Cruz Pol L and Cruz Julie V
Bought by
Cruz Hipolito

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1994
Sold by
Neumeyer James F and Neumeyer Marguerite A
Bought by
Cruz Pol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Markus Daniel Joseph -- None Listed On Document
Markus Daniel Joseph $3,740,000 First American Title Company
Tiger Bass Properties Llc $2,272,522 First American Title Company
Cruz Pol L -- None Available
Cruz Pol L -- Fidelity National Title Co
Cruz Hipolito -- Accommodation
Cruz Pol L $500,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Markus Daniel Joseph $2,460,000
Previous Owner Markus Daniel Joseph $2,725,000
Previous Owner Markus Daniel Joseph $2,805,000
Previous Owner Tiger Bass Properties Llc $10,000,000
Previous Owner Cruz Pol L $628,000
Previous Owner Cruz Pol L $650,000
Previous Owner Cruz Pol L $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Sold $3,740,000 -6.4% $784 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2015 08/16/15 For Sale $3,995,000 +75.6% $838 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Sold $2,275,000 0.0% $477 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2014 05/15/14 For Sale $2,275,000 -- $477 / 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 $44,062 $3,668,457 $2,485,971 $1,182,486
2024 $44,062 $3,596,527 $2,437,227 $1,159,300
2023 $43,210 $3,526,008 $2,389,439 $1,136,569
2022 $41,205 $3,456,872 $2,342,588 $1,114,284
2021 $40,704 $3,389,091 $2,296,655 $1,092,436
2019 $39,487 $3,226,071 $2,228,536 $997,535
2018 $38,521 $3,162,816 $2,184,840 $977,976
2016 $36,853 $3,040,000 $2,100,000 $940,000
2015 $23,829 $1,947,000 $1,477,000 $470,000
2014 $9,804 $752,203 $431,206 $320,997
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Duerler

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    John Duerler

    Hancock Homes Realty

    (213) 924-2208

    6 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Jill DUERLER

    Hancock Homes Realty

    (323) 462-2748

    5 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 15-933045

The MLS

APN: 5516-008-021

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90004 Windsor Square

159 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 159 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 since 16 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $5,913,029, approximately $1,239 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 159 S Van Ness Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Third Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School, and Fairfax High School.

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