NOT LISTED FOR SALE

173 N Formosa Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036

Melrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,669,000 - $1,889,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,089 Sq Ft
$868/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

As of May 2014

Charming one story traditional walking distance to the Grove with 3 beds/2 baths, family room, yard, garage. Generous sunshine infused living room with fireplace. Dining room with ornate molding and views to walk street. Brand new kitchen with all new cabinetry, carrera marble counters, new stainless steel appliances. 3 spacious beds and 2 brand new baths. Step down family room opens with french doors to grassy yard. Garage off the alley has windows so can be used as office/gym/rec room. Hardwood floors, built in storage, central AC/heat, character and charm. Available immediately!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 02/24/2014

Last Renter's Agent

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 02/24/2014

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,584

Year Built

1935

Lot Details

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Interior Features

  • Room List: Dining Room, Den, Entry, Formal Entry, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Cooking Appliances: Range
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area
  • Floor Material: Hardwood
  • Laundry Locations: Laundry Area
  • Active Date: 4/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
  • Security Deposit: 5500.00
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio Features: Patio Open
  • Other Structura lFeatures: Service Entrance
  • View: Yes
  • View: Tree Top View
  • Covered Parking: 2

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Heating: Central Furnace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: 3rd St Elementary
  • Middle School: Burroughs Middle School
  • High School: Fairfax Senior High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Walk Street

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Silber Moshe and Silber Chaya
Bought by
Einhorn Samuel and Einhorn Channa
Current Estimated Value
$1,812,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,379,191
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$433,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Siegel Gail
Bought by
Silber Moshe and Silber Chaya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$787,200
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Siegel Howard Norman
Bought by
Siegel Gail R and Siegel Howard Norman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Siegel Gail R
Bought by
Siegel Gail R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1997
Sold by
Siegel Celia
Bought by
Siegel Celia and 1997 Celia Siegel Revocable Trust
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
Einhorn Samuel $1,850,000 Fidelity National Title
Silber Moshe $987,000 Provident Title Company
Siegel Gail R -- None Available
Siegel Gail R -- None Available
Siegel Celia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Einhorn Samuel $1,387,500
Previous Owner Silber Moshe $787,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Rented $5,000 -9.1% --
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Under Contract -- -- --
02/24/2014 02/24/14 For Rent $5,500 -- --
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 $14,584 $1,209,919 $967,938 $241,981
2024 $14,584 $1,186,196 $948,959 $237,237
2023 $14,305 $1,162,938 $930,352 $232,586
2022 $13,644 $1,140,136 $912,110 $228,026
2021 $13,475 $1,117,781 $894,226 $223,555
2019 $13,073 $1,084,628 $867,703 $216,925
2018 $12,952 $1,063,362 $850,690 $212,672
2016 $12,387 $1,022,071 $817,657 $204,414
2015 $12,206 $1,006,720 $805,376 $201,344
2014 $1,169 $84,953 $45,576 $39,377
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheri Bienstock

    Landlord's Agent in 2014

    Sheri Bienstock

    The Bienstock Group

    (323) 310-2525

    39 in this area

    218 Total Sales

    Sheri Bienstock
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14738451

The MLS

APN: 5512-023-036

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90036 Melrose

173 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA

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