NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1655 Stearns Dr Los Angeles, CA 90035

Mid-City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,834,000 - $2,637,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,661 Sq Ft
$1,245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2019

Last sale price $1,300,000 $783 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,316/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2019

Charming 3 bedroom home with (unpermitted) guest house available in highly desirable and speedily developing Faircrest Heights. An abundance of windows draws in light from every direction in this home which sits on a large LAR2 zoned lot with lush and private front and backyard. The home consists of 3 bedrooms with sizable closets, 2 updated bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, newly remodeled kitchen, formal dining room, and oversized living room that pours into a character filled enclosed patio. French doors lead to the generous yard with original outdoor fireplace and private alley entry. This home is exceptionally located, minutes from Beverly Hills with convenient freeway access. Garage has been converted to one bedroom guest house without permits. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate licensed professionals, to satisfy themselves and rely only on same.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margalit Bensimon

Nourmand & Associates-BH License #01896163 Listed on: 03/14/2019

Nourmand & Associates-BH

Co-Listed By

Yohann Bensimon

Keller Williams Hollywood Hills License #01966630

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Krief

Virtual Real Estate Co. License #01241209

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 6,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,661 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5068-009-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

6,449 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1661
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1934
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Exterior, Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 779.65

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5068-009-028
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6449

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Samuel Anthony and Samuel Fanny
Bought by
Benabou Joseph and Benabou Marcelle
Seller's Agent
Margalit Bensimon
Nourmand & Associates-BH
Buyer's Agent
Marc Krief
Virtual Real Estate Co.
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.39%
Current Estimated Value
$2,067,531

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$767,531
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$944,116
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,123,415

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2015
Sold by
Puri Rishi
Bought by
Samuel Anthony and Samuel Fanny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2012
Sold by
Puri Rishi and Puri Neena Kumari
Bought by
Puri Rishi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
Sold by
Furmaniak Benjamin Thomas and Furmaniak Jennifer Kasle
Bought by
Puri Rishi and Puri Neena Kumari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2005
Sold by
Furmaniak Benjamin and Furmaniak Jennifer
Bought by
Furmaniak Benjamin Thomas and Furmaniak Jennifer Kasle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2001
Sold by
Kara Debra Diane Jens
Bought by
Furmaniak Benjamin and Furmaniak Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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
Benabou Joseph $1,300,000 First American Title Company
Samuel Anthony $1,060,000 Lawyers Title
Puri Rishi -- Investors Title Oc
Puri Rishi -- Investors Title Company
Puri Rishi $949,000 Southland Title Company
Furmaniak Benjamin Thomas -- --
Furmaniak Benjamin $430,000 Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Benabou Joseph $1,040,000
Previous Owner Samuel Anthony $770,000
Previous Owner Furmaniak Benjamin $344,000
Closed Furmaniak Benjamin $64,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/13/2019 06/13/19 Sold $1,300,000 +0.4% $783 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $1,295,000 +22.2% $780 / Sq Ft
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Sold $1,060,000 -3.2% $639 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2015 03/16/15 For Sale $1,095,000 0.0% $660 / Sq Ft
01/27/2015 01/27/15 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2015 01/01/15 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $660 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $17,277 $1,450,167 $1,149,427 $300,740
2024 $17,277 $1,421,734 $1,126,890 $294,844
2023 $16,943 $1,393,858 $1,104,795 $289,063
2022 $16,153 $1,366,529 $1,083,133 $283,396
2021 $15,955 $1,339,736 $1,061,896 $277,840
2019 $1,889 $1,142,030 $694,915 $447,115
2018 $13,621 $1,119,639 $681,290 $438,349
2016 $13,033 $1,076,164 $654,836 $421,328
2015 $10,446 $859,000 $687,700 $171,300
2014 $10,688 $859,000 $687,700 $171,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margalit Bensimon

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Margalit Bensimon

    Nourmand & Associates-BH

    (310) 925-9193

    5 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Margalit Bensimon
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  • Yohann Bensimon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Yohann Bensimon

    Keller Williams Hollywood Hills

    (310) 923-1550

    12 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Yohann Bensimon
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  • Marc Krief

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Marc Krief

    Virtual Real Estate Co.

    (310) 871-1030

    Marc Krief
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Karen Juarez

    DeasyPennerPodley

  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Kate Guinzburg

    DeasyPennerPodley

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 19-444040

The MLS

APN: 5068-009-028

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90035 Mid-City

1655 Stearns Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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