$678,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
736 Sq Ft
5,166 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$921 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Investor Fixer - Charming Bungalow in the University Hills neighborhood, a residential area surrounding California State University, Los Angeles. This beloved family home offers a unique opportunity for the right investor/designer to infuse their style. Remarkable potential in this property, the sizable rear yard is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Add more value by converting the basement into living quarters. Each room has views of either Downtown LA or the San Gabriel mountains. It is also centrally located to downtown Los Angeles, Cal State LA, South Pasadena, Highland Park, and major freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fernando Amaya

Las Casas Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 323-244-0127 License #01763685 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Irene Carpio-Herreria

Las Casas Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 323-244-0127 License #01977664

Last Buyer's Agent

Ramon Sanchez

Inc Real Estate License #02048948

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,451

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 736 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Valley

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 276
  • Tax Tract Number 7669
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5221029022
  • $222 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,451

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 323-244-0127
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Contemporary, Mid Century Modern, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5221029022
  • Year Built: 1927
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 736.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front and Side
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 921.20
  • Room Type: Basement, Bonus Room

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo, Valley
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Valley

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified
  • Middle School: El Sereno
  • Middle Or Junior School: El Sereno

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5166.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1186
  • Latitude Manual: 34.07044400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5166.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 2017.00
  • Tax Lot: 276
  • Tax Tract Number: 7669
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 222.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Journey Investments and Journey Investments Inc
Bought by
Dame Group
Seller's Agent
Fernando Amaya
Las Casas Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ramon Sanchez
Inc Real Estate
List Price
$738,000
Sold Price
$678,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-8.13%
Views
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
144.24%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$452,661
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$551,659

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Iae
Bought by
Journey Investments
Seller's Agent
Fernando Amaya
Las Casas Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ramon Sanchez
Inc Real Estate
List Price
$738,000
Sold Price
$678,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-8.13%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$452,661
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$551,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2024
Sold by
Lien Family Trust and Lien Linda L
Bought by
Iae Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Lien Eric Jung Chi and Lien Linda Lin Min
Bought by
Lien Eric J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed $678,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $500,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $765,000 Construction
Previous Owner $64,553 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $998,000 0.0% $637 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Off Market $998,000 -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $998,000 -9.1% $637 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $1,098,000 +61.9% $701 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $678,000 -8.1% $921 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $738,000 -- $1,003 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $2,451 $425,000 $335,000 $90,000
2024 $2,451 $185,779 $112,209 $73,570
2023 $2,407 $182,137 $110,009 $72,128
2022 $2,298 $178,566 $107,852 $70,714
2021 $2,269 $175,066 $105,738 $69,328
2019 $2,204 $169,875 $102,602 $67,273
2018 $2,167 $166,545 $100,591 $65,954
2016 $2,068 $160,080 $96,686 $63,394
2015 $2,040 $157,676 $95,234 $62,442
2014 $2,055 $154,588 $93,369 $61,219
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: GD25004557

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5221-029-022