NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,275,000 - $3,148,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,035 Sq Ft
$738/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2021

Last sale price $2,300,000 $758 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,585/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Cabanas
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Gated Community
  • Home Theater
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • 0.48 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Presenting The Courtney Desmond Estate- Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #445. This is the largest townhouse in the highly coveted 5-unit Courtney Villa complex. Rare opportunity to purchase this exceptional, one of a kind home situated around a classic old Hollywood cabana and pool. Once the home of Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz), 1807 has been completely renovated for modern living. Walking through French doors onto the extremely private outdoor space, you are greeted by lush garden terraces offering the best in outdoor living. Spacious living and dining rooms with hardwood floors & a fireplace, sunny and modern eat-in kitchen with S/S appliances leads to a cozy den and office area. Original details and large windows offer a sunny and bright environment. Grand-sized master with spa-like bath, office, and private roof deck access. A charming 2nd bedroom with bath, bottom floor bedroom/screening room with bath & private terrace. Separate laundry, attached garage, and massive storage space. This unique and special townhome has the look and feel of a single-family residence- with walled and gated direct entrance, private gated parking. Nestled in a lush setting at the base of Nichols Canyon with canyon and tree-top vistas, and just a short distance to Runyon Canyon, Hollywood studios, restaurants, & nightlife.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Galloway

Compass License #01357870 Listed on: 02/16/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dena Luciano

Douglas Elliman License #01827352

Douglas Elliman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,703

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

HOA Fees

  • $925 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 3,035 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5551-009-030

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building and grounds, trash, sewer, water, water and sewer paid

Recreation

  • Community Cabanas
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,703

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$925 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Complex Name: Courtney Villas
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 3035
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4791
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 3
  • Unit Floor In Building: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Number Of Photos: 53
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-Ins, Laundry - Closet Stacked, Turnkey, Open Floor Plan, Detached/No Common Walls
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Built-Ins, Microwave, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Tub Only, Tile, Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Family Room, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Top, Granite Counters, Island, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Laundry Area, Inside, In Unit, Laundry Closet Stacked, Room, In Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup, Cable
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 790.77

Exterior Features

  • Balcony: Yes
  • Other Features: Historical, French Doors, Balcony
  • Other Structures: Cabana
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Exposure: N, S, W
  • Patio: Brick, Porch - Rear, Porch, Patio Open, Roof Top Deck
  • Pool Description: Association Pool, Heated, Solar Heat, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Assigned, Direct Entrance, Driveway Gate, Garage - 1 Car, Parking for Guests
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape, Guest Parking, Gated Parking, Gated Community, Pool, Private Cabana
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call, Permitted Types, Pets Permitted, Submit Pets

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Building and Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Water and Sewer Paid
  • HOA Fees: 925.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5551-009-030
  • Lot Size Area: 20870

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2021
Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Sacasa Roberto Aguirre
Bought by
Mcguire Grandchildren 1993 Irrevocable T
Seller's Agent
Jill Galloway
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dena Luciano
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$2,240,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$59,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.87%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Stiff Barclay
Bought by
Aguirre Sacasa Roberto
Seller's Agent
Deedee Howard
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Jill Galloway
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-6.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,395,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2016
Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Wildasin Arden and Arden Wildasin Living Trust
Bought by
Sacasa Roberto Aguirre
Seller's Agent
Deedee Howard
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Jill Galloway
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-6.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,395,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Wildasin Arden
Bought by
Wildasin Arden and Arden Wildasin Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2006
Sold by
Finn Donald V and Finn Mary A
Bought by
Wildasin Arden

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1995
Sold by
Finn Donald V and Finn Mary A
Bought by
Finn Donald V and Finn Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1995
Sold by
Smith Lawrence Stanley and Smith Jo Ann
Bought by
Finn Donald and Finn Mary
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcguire Grandchildren 1993 Irrevocable T $2,300,000 Lawyers Title
Aguirre Sacasa Roberto -- Equity Title Company
Sacasa Roberto Aguirre $1,860,000 Equity Title Company
Wildasin Arden -- None Available
Wildasin Arden $1,475,000 Chicago Title Co
Finn Donald V -- Chicago Title Co
Finn Donald -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Aguirre Sacasa Roberto $1,395,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald $425,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald $58,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald $100,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald $97,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald $425,000
Previous Owner Finn Donald V $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $2,300,000 -4.2% $758 / Sq Ft
02/23/2021 02/23/21 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2021 02/19/21 For Sale $2,400,000 0.0% $791 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2021 02/16/21 For Sale $2,400,000 +29.0% $791 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Sold $1,860,000 -6.8% $613 / Sq Ft
05/11/2016 05/11/16 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2016 04/15/16 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $657 / Sq Ft
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 $29,703 $2,489,591 $757,701 $1,731,890
2024 $29,703 $2,440,777 $742,845 $1,697,932
2023 $29,125 $2,392,920 $728,280 $1,664,640
2022 $27,790 $2,346,000 $714,000 $1,632,000
2021 $24,332 $2,034,178 $1,118,798 $915,380
2020 $24,518 $2,013,321 $1,107,327 $905,994
2019 $23,534 $1,973,845 $1,085,615 $888,230
2018 $23,459 $1,935,143 $1,064,329 $870,814
2016 $20,057 $1,669,362 $1,301,538 $367,824
2015 $13,392 $1,110,000 $789,800 $320,200
2014 $13,699 $1,110,000 $789,800 $320,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-694042

The MLS

APN: 5551-009-030