NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 N Gower St Los Angeles, CA 90004

Windsor Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,371,000 - $2,889,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,589 Sq Ft
$1,000/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2015

Last sale price $1,435,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,255/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • French Country Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Third Street Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of January 2015

Two story house with great size SOUTH of Beverly Blvd. Redone with recessed lighting, freshly painted, newer baths with spa tub and steam shower, wood floors, enclosed glass patio, dining area, den and separate breakfast room. Top floor is all master suite with giant walk-in closet, bonus room office and balcony with views of the famed Hollywood sign. Lower level with "Jack and Jill" style bath. Gated for privacy and grassy back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Walker

Rodeo Realty License #00981766 Listed on: 11/06/2014

Rodeo Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Walker

Rodeo Realty License #00981766 Listed on: 11/06/2014

Rodeo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,624

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 6,332 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54x118
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Trees
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • French Country Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,589 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5515-025-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,624

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Country French
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2589
  • Lot Dimensions: 54x118
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 578.99
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: City Lights, Green Belt, Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Door Opener, Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5515-025-017
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6332

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2016
Sold by
Blando Jon Patrick and Blando Kim Massman
Bought by
The Blando Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,589,368

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2014
Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
Kasap Ruben
Bought by
Blando Jon Patrick and Blando Kim Massman
Seller's Agent
Bruce Walker
Rodeo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Walker
Rodeo Realty
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-4.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$831,851
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,757,517

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Kadosh Investments Inc
Bought by
Kasap Ruben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2003
Sold by
Joo Hyeon Sook
Bought by
Kadosh Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2001
Sold by
Scrimgeour Brian Evans
Bought by
Joo Hyeon Sook

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2001
Sold by
Lim Joo Bin
Bought by
Joo Hyeon Sook

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2000
Sold by
Kessler Joseph W
Bought by
Scrimgeour Brian Evans

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1997
Sold by
Texas Commerce Bank National Assn
Bought by
Ge Capital Mtg Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,800
Interest Rate
4.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1997
Sold by
Ge Capital Mtg Services Inc
Bought by
Kessler Joseph W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,800
Interest Rate
4.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1996
Sold by
Song Jong Sin and Song Nai Soon
Bought by
Texas Commerce Bank National Assn
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
The Blando Family Trust -- None Available
Blando Jon Patrick $1,435,000 Progressive Title Company
Kasap Ruben $880,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Kadosh Investments Inc $740,300 --
Joo Hyeon Sook $580,000 Chicago Title
Joo Hyeon Sook -- Chicago Title
Scrimgeour Brian Evans $535,000 Equity Title
Ge Capital Mtg Services Inc -- Stewart Title
Kessler Joseph W $252,000 Stewart Title
Texas Commerce Bank National Assn $297,119 First Southwestern Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blando Jon Patrick $1,100,000
Previous Owner Kasap Ruben $704,000
Previous Owner Joo Hyeon Sook $580,000
Previous Owner Scrimgeour Brian Evans $428,000
Previous Owner Kessler Joseph W $226,800
Closed Kasap Ruben $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Sold $1,435,000 -4.3% $554 / Sq Ft
12/29/2014 12/29/14 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2014 11/06/14 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $579 / 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 $7,624 $607,200 $486,000 $121,200
2024 $7,624 $607,200 $486,000 $121,200
2023 $7,626 $607,200 $486,000 $121,200
2022 $7,421 $607,200 $486,000 $121,200
2021 $7,456 $607,200 $486,000 $121,200
2019 $6,365 $463,000 $370,000 $93,000
2018 $5,771 $463,000 $370,000 $93,000
2017 $5,758 $463,000 $370,000 $93,000
2016 $17,559 $1,456,883 $1,165,507 $291,376
2015 $13,548 $1,120,193 $832,831 $287,362
2014 $13,591 $1,098,250 $816,517 $281,733
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bruce Walker

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bruce Walker

    Rodeo Realty

    (310) 623-8722

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Bruce Walker
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-808437

The MLS

APN: 5515-025-017

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90004 Windsor Square

245 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA

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