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Seller's Agent in 2025
Douglas T. Wilson
Digs & Dwellings
(323) 839-1474
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
17448 Collins St Encino, CA 91316
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,643
Sq Ft
5,551
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Indoor Spa
- City View
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Open Floorplan
- Engineered Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of December 2025BACK ON MARKET THROUGH NO FAULT OF THE PROPERTY - AMAZING $50,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT - BRING ALL OFFERS AS THE OWNER WANTS THIS PROPERTY SOLD! Beautifully updated single story 4 bedroom, 2 full bath modern Encino residence boasts a fantastic location. Nestled between the expansive recreational amenities of Balboa Park and the unique shops & services of Ventura Boulevard, this stunning home is freeway close to the valley & westside as well as the mountains, desert or coast depending on your destination. Upgrades include copper plumbing, HVAC, kitchen, baths, recessed lighting, double pane windows & doors, roof and sprinklers. Enter from the elegant formal external entrance to an open floor plan with a spacious great room including intimate living room, dining room and large family room with soaring ceiling overlooking the backyard, and conveniently located adjacent to the beautifully appointed kitchen. Both the family room and kitchen share French doors leading to the fenced backyard with open air slab patio, pergola, artificial lawn and storage shed. Kitchen upgrades include marble countertops, stainless steel farmhouse country sink, stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinets and tile floors. An oversize laundry room flanks the kitchen, separating it from the attached garage. Laundry includes side-by-side washer & dryer plus utility sink and cabinetry. Custom engineered flooring in bedrooms and living areas throughout is illuminated with both recessed and additional lighting. Two roomy guest bedrooms enjoy a street view from the front of the home. An updated full bath separates the front two bedrooms from the 3rd guest room, conveniently located next to the master suite to serve as a versatile 4th bedroom or office/den. Privately separated & located from the rest of the home, the master suite fills the southeast corner of this stunning residence. The roomy master suite is well appointed with walk-in closet, side-by-side twin vanity sinks, separate spa tub and oversize walk-in shower. Vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom and French doors lead to the spacious family friendly backyard. And finally an adjacent deep single-car garage, custom paver driveway plus newer paint inside & out complete the picture of this very appealing & fully supportive turnkey family residence.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Digs & Dwellings License #01495976 Listed on: 09/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1949 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,551 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 55x100
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped
- Lawn
- Property is zoned LAR1
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Modern Architecture
- Turnkey
- Asphalt Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,643 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Indoor Spa
- City Views
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
- Farmhouse Sink
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Mirrored Closets Doors
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Low Flow Toliet
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Shower Only
- Spa Bath
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Front Porch
Location
- City Lot
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Property is located within a water district
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Purifier
- Sewer in Street
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2254-017-021
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Downing Everett and Downing Sitapa
Bought by
Ivanov Evgeny and Ivanova Olga
Seller's Agent
Douglas T. Wilson
Digs & Dwellings
Buyer's Agent
Gayane Yaffa
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-9.93%
Views
32
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
144.59%
Original Mortgage
$956,250
Outstanding Balance
$955,329
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$242,356
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 19, 2015
Closed on
Mar 10, 2015
Sold by
Tnl Investments Llc
Bought by
Downing Everett and Downing Sipata
Seller's Agent
Luis Salazar
Korban Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Susana Ledadom
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.4%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2013
Closed on
Jun 26, 2013
Sold by
Lau Alan G
Bought by
Tnl Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Alan Lau
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.76%
Original Mortgage
$347,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Lau Amber Ann Waddell
Bought by
Lau Alan
Seller's Agent
Alan Lau
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 25, 2013
Sold by
Lightbown Sarah Elliott
Bought by
Lau Alan G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Lightbown Sarah Elliott
Bought by
Lightbown Sarah Elliott
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2010
Sold by
Lightbown Charles S and Lightbown Linda J
Bought by
Lightbown Charles S and Lightbown Linda J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,125,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $710,000 | Title 365 | |
| Grant Deed | $425,000 | Wfg Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg Title | |
| Grant Deed | $310,000 | Wfg Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $956,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $568,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $347,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $318,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 12/10/25 | Sold | $1,125,000 | -6.2% | $685 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/30/2025 10/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | Price Changed | $1,199,000 | -4.0% | $730 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/28/2025 09/28/25 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | 0.0% | $760 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Price Changed | $1,249,000 | -3.8% | $760 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/07/2025 06/07/25 | Price Changed | $1,299,000 | -3.7% | $791 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/27/2025 04/27/25 | For Sale | $1,349,000 | 0.0% | $821 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/01/2023 11/01/23 | Rented | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/31/2023 10/31/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/23/2023 10/23/23 | For Rent | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/13/2023 10/13/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/29/2023 09/29/23 | For Rent | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 03/27/2015 03/27/15 | Sold | $710,000 | -3.4% | $417 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/27/2015 02/27/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/19/2015 02/19/15 | For Sale | $735,000 | +72.9% | $431 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/08/2013 07/08/13 | Sold | $425,000 | -5.3% | $411 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/26/2013 06/26/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/22/2013 05/22/13 | For Sale | $449,000 | -- | $434 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,261 | $853,302 | $426,651 | $426,651 |
| 2024 | $10,261 | $836,572 | $418,286 | $418,286 |
| 2023 | $10,062 | $820,170 | $410,085 | $410,085 |
| 2022 | $9,593 | $804,090 | $402,045 | $402,045 |
| 2021 | $9,472 | $788,324 | $394,162 | $394,162 |
| 2019 | $9,187 | $764,944 | $382,472 | $382,472 |
| 2018 | $9,119 | $749,946 | $374,973 | $374,973 |
| 2016 | $8,686 | $720,826 | $360,413 | $360,413 |
| 2015 | $5,346 | $433,491 | $346,793 | $86,698 |
| 2014 | $5,369 | $425,000 | $340,000 | $85,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Douglas T. Wilson
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Gayane Yaffa
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gayane Yaffa
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
(818) 844-7109
5 in this area
45 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Paul Cawthorne
Digs & Dwellings
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Luis Salazar
Seller's Agent in 2015
Luis Salazar
Korban Realty Services
(562) 322-4033
14 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2015
Susana Ledadom
No Firm Affiliation
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Seller's Agent in 2013
Alan Lau
No Firm Affiliation
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25530773
APN: 2254-017-021
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