
1608 Donaldson St Los Angeles, CA 90026
Echo Park NeighborhoodHighlights
- Greenhouse
- City Lights View
- Wood Flooring
- John Marshall Senior High Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- Spanish Architecture
About This Home
As of June 2017This exceptional Spanish bungalow is situated above street level In one of the most sought-after pockets of the Echo Park neighborhood known as Elysian Heights. The compact but very useable lot offers mature Jasmine, Bougainvillea, Wisteria and Rose vines, Peach and Jacaranda trees, a comfortable lounging area, front veranda and greenhouse that can also be used as a workspace or for storage. The bright and airy interior gives you Southeastern views of the hillside, an open floor plan and a kitchen with cork floors and lots of storage. Public transport gets you downtown in ten minutes and the 101, 5, 110 and 2 freeways are just over the steep hills, which insulate you from traffic noise. A short walk finds you at Fix for your morning coffee, then up Echo Park Avenue to bakeries, galleries, restaurants, clubs, Farmers Market and the newly renovated Echo Park Lake, or into Elysian Park and Dodger stadium. This is urban hillside living at its best. Agents see private remarks.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty License #01773680 Listed on: 01/08/2014

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,920
Year Built
- Built in 1942 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 1,996 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Hillside Location
- Property is zoned LARD3
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Property Views
- City Lights
- Peek-A-Boo
- Canyon
- Hills
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Turnkey
- Spanish Tile Roof
- Composition Roof
- Copper Plumbing
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 736 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Track Lighting
- Jalousie or louvered window
- Window Screens
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Greenhouse
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
- Front Porch
Location
- Ground Level Unit
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Purifier
- Satellite Dish
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5420-019-010
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $720,000 | Lawyers Title | |
Grant Deed | $525,000 | Equity Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $125,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
Executors Deed | -- | Investors Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $570,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $612,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $170,000 | Construction | |
Previous Owner | $516,156 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $515,490 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $169,940 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $129,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $42,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $123,273 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $70,000 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $3,747 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/06/2017 06/06/17 | Sold | $720,000 | +0.7% | $978 / Sq Ft |
03/28/2017 03/28/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/23/2017 02/23/17 | For Sale | $715,000 | +36.2% | $971 / Sq Ft |
02/25/2014 02/25/14 | Sold | $525,000 | +1.2% | $713 / Sq Ft |
01/15/2014 01/15/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/08/2014 01/08/14 | For Sale | $519,000 | -- | $705 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,920 | $907,134 | $801,155 | $105,979 |
2023 | $10,704 | $889,348 | $785,447 | $103,901 |
2022 | $9,212 | $787,421 | $629,938 | $157,483 |
2021 | $9,101 | $771,983 | $617,587 | $154,396 |
2019 | $8,823 | $749,087 | $599,270 | $149,817 |
2018 | $8,791 | $734,400 | $587,520 | $146,880 |
2016 | $6,556 | $543,653 | $434,923 | $108,730 |
2015 | $6,460 | $535,488 | $428,391 | $107,097 |
2014 | $1,910 | $156,712 | $119,104 | $37,608 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Alyssa Valentine
Compass
(310) 428-7751
11 in this area
106 Total Sales
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C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Courtney N Smith
Compass
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E
Buyer's Agent in 2017
E. Rosemery Portillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
(323) 747-4213
2 in this area
43 Total Sales
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D
Seller's Agent in 2014
Danny Schmitz
Keller Williams Realty
(818) 432-3200
4 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Julie Mollo
Compass
(323) 459-2789
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 14-727609

APN: 5420-019-010
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