$1,226,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2013

2001 Balmer Dr Los Angeles, CA 90039

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
8,321 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$730 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Reservoir Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ivanhoe Elementary Rated A-
  • Post and Beam
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

Just above the reservoir w/ incredible vistas of the mountains beyond is a chic Post & Beam built in 1961 & lovingly renovated by Standard Architects, Brooklyn. Walls of floor to ceiling windows bathe the living room & dining room w/light providing a seamless transition from the indoors out. The built-in settee next to the fireplace & additional storage divide the living & dining rooms, providing excellent hiding places for life's necessities. Custom cabinetry, Caesar Stone counters & high-end appliances round out a modern kitchen w/everything tucked neatly out of sight. Brazilian Walnut floors carry you throughout the home into the sleeping wing w/2 generous guest rooms, an updated bathroom & Master Suite. This home is complete w/a rear patio finished w/ipe decking & large garage wired for a home office. Steps from the Silver Lake Reservoir jogging path & just around the corner from the Recreation Center, playground & dog park. Ivanhoe School District!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mika Lequericabeascoa

Nourmand & Associates-HW License #01912413 Listed on: 07/18/2013

Co-Listed By

Alyssa Valentine

Compass License #01517618

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Leider

The Agency License #01211739

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1961 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,321 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Property Views

  • Reservoir
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Turnkey
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5431-020-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,622

Year Built

Built in 1961 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Post & Beam
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1680
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Turnkey
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Remodeled, Stone Counters
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Ice Maker, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 654.17

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Living Room Balcony, Patio Open
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Mountains, Reservoir
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Shared Driveway, Side By Side
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Owned

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5431-020-010
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8321

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Wilkinson Michael Charles and Martin Timothy John
Bought by
Cornish Charlotte and Apted Huw
Seller's Agent
Tracy Do
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daria Greenbaum
Compass
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
21.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2013
Closed on
Aug 6, 2013
Sold by
Lubensky Dean C and Lubensky Nathalie T
Bought by
Wilkinson Michael Charles and Martin Timothy John
Seller's Agent
Mika Lequericabeascoa
Nourmand & Associates-HW
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Leider
The Agency
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,226,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
11.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%
Original Mortgage
$626,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2004
Sold by
Blyth Richard and The Donald & Marion Blyth Trus
Bought by
Lubensky Dean C and Lubensky Nathalie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Provident Title Company
Grant Deed $1,226,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $850,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $937,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $626,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $490,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $2,395,000 -0.2% $1,426 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $2,399,000 +4.3% $1,428 / Sq Ft
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Sold $2,300,000 +21.4% $1,369 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $1,895,000 0.0% $1,128 / Sq Ft
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Rented $5,400 +2.9% --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Under Contract -- -- --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 For Rent $5,250 0.0% --
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $1,226,000 +11.6% $730 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $654 / 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
2024 $29,622 $2,440,777 $1,952,622 $488,155
2023 $29,040 $2,392,920 $1,914,336 $478,584
2022 $27,677 $2,346,000 $1,876,800 $469,200
2021 $16,638 $1,388,450 $1,058,213 $330,237
2020 $16,810 $1,374,214 $1,047,363 $326,851
2019 $16,138 $1,347,270 $1,026,827 $320,443
2018 $16,064 $1,320,854 $1,006,694 $314,160
2016 $15,368 $1,269,564 $967,603 $301,961
2015 $15,143 $1,250,495 $953,069 $297,426
2014 $16,416 $1,226,000 $934,400 $291,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-689359

The MLS

APN: 5431-020-010