Cindy Ambuehl
Responds Quickly
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
(747) 294-3863
115 Total Sales
1 in Encino
$2,950,000 Price
17949 Karen Dr Encino, CA 91316
Encino AreaEstimated Value: $2,273,959
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,386
Sq Ft
$953/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Indoor Spa
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Home Theater
- Pool House
- Primary Bedroom Suite
About This Home
As of June 2025Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Encino's most coveted enclaves, this elegant 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers refined indoor-outdoor living surrounded by tranquil gardens. Located south of Ventura Boulevard, 17949 Karen Drive is a rare sanctuary, blending timeless style with modern amenities. The main home welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, sunlit living spaces, and a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The chef's kitchen flows seamlessly into formal and casual gathering areas. The perfect home for entertaining. While the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath. Step outside to your own private oasis: a sparkling pool, lush grounds, multiple brick patios, lounging and dining areas designed for elevated Southern California living. A welcoming detached pool house is perfect for use as a game room, guest suite, creative studio, gym or home office. With its own entrance and view of the gardens, it enhances the versatility and charm of this wonderful property. Additional highlights include a breakfast nook, privacy hedges, updated bathrooms, and ample storage. All in a fantastic location just minutes from shops, restaurants, and top-rated schools. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home with a large yard, pool, and pool house in a prime Encino location. Elegant, serene, and ideally located. This is Encino living at its finest.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01925815 Listed on: 04/30/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 19,842 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 105x191
- South Facing Home
- Fenced Yard
- Bluff on Lot
- Landscaped
- Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Hillside Location
- Lawn
- Front Yard
- Property is zoned LARA
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Side by Side Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Auto Driveway Gate
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,386 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Elevator
- Open Floorplan
- Furnished
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Dry Bar
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- Beamed Ceilings
- Coffered Ceiling
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Custom Window Coverings
- Blinds
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Formal Entry
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Dining Area
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Storage
- Indoor Spa
- Center Hall
- City Lights Views
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Dumbwaiter
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Retreat
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Dressing Area
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
- Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Security Lights
- Fire Sprinkler System
Pool
- Pool House
- Black Bottom Pool
- Filtered Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Heated Spa
- Gas Heated Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Grill
- Rain Gutters
- Awning
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Central Water Heater
- Sewer in Street
- Cable TV Available
- TV Antenna
Additional Features
- Detached Guest House
- City Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2184-022-003
Community Details
Recreation
- Community Pool
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Service Entrance
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carolyn LoBuglio
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn LoBuglio
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,041
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,813,720
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$460,239
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,420,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2015
Closed on
May 6, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debra Jaffe
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Debra Jaffe
The Agency
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
4.36%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,168,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Encino, CA
-
Cindy Ambuehl
-
Josh Stein-Sapir
Josh Stein-Sapir
Keyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
135 Total Sales
1 in Encino
$1,775,000 Price
-
Rachel Nussbaum
Rachel Nussbaum
Prestige Estate Agency
(747) 294-3894
31 Total Sales
1 in Encino
$3,340,000 Price
-
Sierus Erdelyi
Sierus Erdelyi
TruLine Realty
(424) 374-0268
178 Total Sales
1 in Encino
$750,000 Price
-
Jeffrey Russell
Jeffrey Russell
Russell Realty Group
(626) 604-2792
113 Total Sales
2 in Encino
$285K - $293K Price Range
-
Alex Sanchez
Alex Sanchez
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
(562) 261-0539
63 Total Sales
1 in Encino
$2,400,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,300,000 | Equity Title - Los Angeles | ||
| $1,650,000 | California Title Company | ||
| -- | Timios Title | ||
| $1,460,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| -- | Fidelity Van Nuys | ||
| -- | Fidelity Van Nuys | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,840,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,420,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,168,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $162,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $694,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $670,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $545,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $65,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $2,300,000 | 0.0% | $964 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/05/2025 05/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | +57.5% | $964 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/29/2015 05/29/15 | Sold | $1,460,000 | +4.4% | $612 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/30/2015 04/30/15 | For Sale | $1,399,000 | -- | $586 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History
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| 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 | $21,778 | $1,786,010 | $1,428,809 | $357,201 |
| 2024 | $21,480 | $1,750,992 | $1,400,794 | $350,198 |
| 2023 | $21,063 | $1,716,660 | $1,373,328 | $343,332 |
| 2022 | $20,101 | $1,683,000 | $1,346,400 | $336,600 |
| 2021 | $19,858 | $1,650,000 | $1,320,000 | $330,000 |
| 2020 | $16,289 | $1,318,722 | $1,043,990 | $274,732 |
| 2019 | $15,645 | $1,292,866 | $1,023,520 | $269,346 |
| 2018 | $15,535 | $1,267,516 | $1,003,451 | $264,065 |
| 2016 | $17,987 | $1,482,265 | $1,185,812 | $296,453 |
| 2015 | $12,777 | $1,052,023 | $441,404 | $610,619 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,031,416 | $432,758 | $598,658 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carolyn LoBuglio
Seller's Agent in 2025
Carolyn LoBuglio
Coldwell Banker Realty
(310) 820-6651
14 Total Sales
-
Debra Jaffe
Seller's Agent in 2015
Debra Jaffe
The Agency
(818) 640-8601
24 Total Sales
-
Craig Knizek
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Craig Knizek
The Agency
(818) 618-1006
125 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25531467
APN: 2184-022-003
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