$1,100,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,022 Sq Ft
5,351 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,076 Per Sq Ft

38% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to 1659 Lucretia - the quintessential Echo Park hillside duplex, offering a unique investment opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles. Stepping up off the street you will enter a gardener's paradise surrounded by succulents, fruit trees, vines and even a chicken coop. The rear unit has one bed and one bath, and has been extensively upgraded with new plumbing, electrical panel, wiring, tankless water heater, and double pane windows, ensuring modern comfort and efficiency. It also has a spacious deck, on which to relax and entertain. Although it has two possible bedrooms, the front unit is currently being used as an artist studio and presents an exciting restoration project, perfect for customization to suit your vision. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills and Downtown Los Angeles skyline right from your doorstep. With a walkscore of 83, this property is proximate to Valerie Cafe, Hyperion Tavern, Shopping, and only a half mile from Echo Park Lake. Don't miss out on the chance to own this versatile duplex in a prime LA neighborhood. Schedule your showing today and envision the potential that awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Aranda

Altadena Real Estate Company Brokerage Phone: 323-868-6242 License #01435884 Listed on: 07/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Carrasco

Compass License #02065134

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,351 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Duplex

Interior Spaces

  • 1,022 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot B
  • Tax Tract Number 3005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5419007002
  • $192 per year additional tax assessments

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,813

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR2
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5419007002
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1022.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1076.32
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Hills
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Outside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5351.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1228
  • Latitude Manual: 34.08366700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5351.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1974.20
  • Tax Lot: B
  • Tax Tract Number: 3005
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 192.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2024
Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Sara Paloma Avila 2018 Living Trust and Avila Sara Paloma
Bought by
Hewitt George and Keibler Nathan
Seller's Agent
Stephen Aranda
Altadena Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Angela Carrasco
Compass
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
37.67%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$1,002,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$97,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.06%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$874,053
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,625

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2018
Sold by
Avila Sara Paloma
Bought by
Avila Sara Paloma and Sara Paloma Avila 2018 Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2010
Sold by
Doan Theresa
Bought by
Avila Sara Paloma
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $445,000 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $880,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $1,076 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $782 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $6,813 $558,932 $390,627 $168,305
2023 $6,680 $547,973 $382,968 $165,005
2022 $6,366 $537,229 $375,459 $161,770
2021 $6,286 $526,697 $368,098 $158,599
2020 $6,348 $521,297 $364,324 $156,973
2019 $6,095 $511,077 $357,181 $153,896
2018 $6,055 $501,057 $350,178 $150,879
2016 $5,784 $481,602 $336,581 $145,021
2015 $5,698 $474,369 $331,526 $142,843
2014 $5,725 $465,077 $325,032 $140,045
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PF24133713

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5419-007-002