NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1821 1/2 Echo Park Ave Los Angeles, CA 90026

Echo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $911,000 - $1,270,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$1,129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $800,000 $855 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,448/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • John Marshall Senior High Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of August 2020

Featured on CurbedLA! Biggest Little House in Echo Park! Warmly unique neo-rustic California bungalow draws you in from it's private, covered deck entry. Rough-hewn, high pitched beam ceilings crown ample double hung wood windows & skylights featured thruout, favoring trees & sky. Private & secluded with a lake house vibe, open kitchen butcher block counters, copper accents & versatile lighting serve the dining nook & counter seating. The bedroom's huge walk-in closet features Elfa shelving. The elegant bathroom offers a clawfoot tub, pedestal sink, floor to ceiling subway tile & subtle, modern lighting. A nautical style ship ladder leads to the loft/storage area, a roomy hideaway for work, relaxing or guest accommodation. Washer/ Dryer, Haiku Big A$$ Ceiling Fans & new HVAC, plus off street parking for 2 cars. Close to Elysian Park, Dodger Stadium. DTLA, freeway & public transit nearby. You will adore this unique hidden gem of cozy design & versatile living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Cashion

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01376586 Listed on: 06/15/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Glenn Shelhamer

The Shelhamer Real Estate Group License #01950995

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,328

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 1,796 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x35
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned LARD3

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5420-024-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,328

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: California Bungalow
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 936
  • Lot Acreage: 0.0412
  • Lot Dimensions: 49x35
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Number Of Photos: 41
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Tile
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Tile Counters, Island
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 779.91
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylights

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio: Covered Porch, Porch - Front, Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: Public, In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5420-024-007
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1796

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Board Holdings And Relocation Llc
Bought by
Englehardt Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Margaret Cashion
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Glenn Shelhamer
The Shelhamer Real Estate Group
List Price
$730,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
9.59%
Current Estimated Value
$1,056,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$672,916
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$384,034

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2020
Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Schmeltzer Dan and Schmeltzer Daniel
Bought by
Board Holdings And Relocation Llc
Seller's Agent
Margaret Cashion
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Glenn Shelhamer
The Shelhamer Real Estate Group
List Price
$730,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
9.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$672,916
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$384,034

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Otis Michelle
Bought by
Schmeltzer Dan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2002
Sold by
Pmi
Bought by
Otis Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,600
Interest Rate
6.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2002
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Pmi Mtg Insurance Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2001
Sold by
Atal Dekel
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2001
Sold by
Atal Dekel
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2000
Sold by
Coen Baruh Ben
Bought by
Atal Dekel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2000
Sold by
Development Secretary Of Housing And Urban St
Bought by
Coen Baruh Ben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,400
Interest Rate
8.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
First Nationwide Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1995
Sold by
Saba Shahram
Bought by
Rosales Jesus Evelio

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1994
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Saba Shahram

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1994
Sold by
Barclaysamerican Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hud
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
Englehardt Jennifer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Board Holdings And Relocation Llc $800,000 Chicago Title Company
Schmeltzer Dan $320,000 North American Title
Otis Michelle $119,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Otis Michelle -- Fidelity National Title Co
Otis Michelle $119,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Otis Michelle -- Fidelity National Title Co
Pmi Mtg Insurance Co -- --
Pmi Mtg Insurance Co -- Fidelity Title
Washington Mutual Bank Fa $118,408 --
Washington Mutual Bank Fa $118,408 Fidelity National Title
Atal Dekel $115,000 Chicago Title
Coen Baruh Ben $65,000 Chicago Title
Hud -- --
First Nationwide Mtg Corp $86,215 --
Rosales Jesus Evelio $55,000 California Counties Title Co
Saba Shahram $46,000 California Counties Title Co
Hud -- First Southwestern Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Englehardt Jennifer $760,000
Previous Owner Schmeltzer Dan $252,000
Previous Owner Otis Michelle $95,600
Previous Owner Atal Dekel $109,250
Previous Owner Coen Baruh Ben $71,400
Previous Owner Rosales Jesus Evelio $49,500
Closed Otis Michelle $23,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $800,000 +9.6% $855 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Price Changed $730,000 0.0% $780 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 For Sale $730,000 +4.4% $780 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2020 06/15/20 For Sale $699,000 -- $747 / 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 $10,328 $865,944 $692,756 $173,188
2024 $10,328 $848,966 $679,173 $169,793
2023 $10,126 $832,320 $665,856 $166,464
2022 $9,649 $816,000 $652,800 $163,200
2021 $9,535 $800,000 $640,000 $160,000
2020 $4,942 $407,848 $369,619 $38,229
2019 $4,744 $399,852 $362,372 $37,480
2018 $4,709 $392,013 $355,267 $36,746
2016 $4,498 $376,792 $341,472 $35,320
2015 $4,431 $371,133 $336,343 $34,790
2014 $4,448 $363,864 $329,755 $34,109
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Cashion

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Margaret Cashion

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (310) 795-2200

    3 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Margaret Cashion
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  • Glenn Shelhamer

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Glenn Shelhamer

    The Shelhamer Real Estate Group

    (310) 913-9477

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Glenn Shelhamer
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-590756

The MLS

APN: 5420-024-007

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90026 Echo Park

1821 1/2 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 1821 1/2 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 since 15 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,056,950, approximately $1,129 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1821 1/2 Echo Park Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Elysian Heights Elementary, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet, and John Marshall Senior High.

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