1608 Donaldson St Los Angeles, CA 90026
Echo Park Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
736
Sq Ft
1,996
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- City Lights View
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- John Marshall Senior High Rated A
- Spanish Architecture
- Living Room
About This Home
As of June 2017Charismatic 1940's Spanish Bungalow in prime Echo Park. Situated in Elysian Heights, this smartly designed home has been updated to maximize space and comfort. Gated, hedged and hidden from the street, enter into a private oasis with saltillo tiled patio, grassy yard and deck with a view of the Downtown skyline. The living room is spacious and light filled with hardwood floors, character sconce lighting and vistas of the hillside beyond. The remodeled kitchen has a graphic edge with Granada cement tiled floor, butcher block counters, open shelving and stainless appliances. Master bedroom is spacious enough to accommodate a king sized bed and has ample closet space. A modernized bath, second bedroom and laundry room round out this sweet abode. Separate storage shed with East facing windows could make for a fabulous office space with a little effort. Close to Fix Coffee and ever evolving Echo Park Ave!
Co-Listed By
Courtney N Smith
Compass License #01406768
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,920
Year Built
- Built in 1942
Lot Details
- 1,996 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned LARD3
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Property Views
- City Lights
- Hills
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5420-019-010
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Harris Gregory A and Harris Melissa
Bought by
Harris Gregory D
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$525,722
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$526,549
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Furry Richard
Bought by
Harris Gregory D and Harris Gregory A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 8, 2014
Closed on
Feb 20, 2014
Sold by
Schmitz Daniel Thomas
Bought by
Furry Richard
Seller's Agent
Danny Schmitz
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Mollo
Compass
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.16%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$515,490
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2010
Sold by
Schmitz Daniel
Bought by
Schmitz Daniel Thomas and The Daniel Thomas Schmitz Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
S & L Management Inc
Bought by
Schmitz Daniel
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,273
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2000
Sold by
Bottin Colette Y and Estate Of Sophia B Martines
Bought by
S & L Management Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,273
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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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 |
Source: Public Records
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 |
Source: Public Records
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 |
Source: The MLS
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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alyssa Valentine
Seller's Agent in 2017
Alyssa Valentine
Compass
(310) 428-7751
11 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Courtney N Smith
Compass
-
E. Rosemery Portillo
E
Buyer's Agent in 2017
E. Rosemery Portillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
(323) 747-4213
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Danny Schmitz
D
Seller's Agent in 2014
Danny Schmitz
Keller Williams Realty
(818) 432-3200
4 Total Sales
-
Julie Mollo
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Julie Mollo
Compass
(323) 459-2789
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 17-204646
APN: 5420-019-010
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