$1,250,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2019

251 S Ardmore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004

Koreatown Neighborhood
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,899 Sq Ft
7,997 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$431 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2019

Exquisitely remodeled and restored two story craft style home located in prime Mid Wilshire with minutes away from Larchmont and Downtown. This home features five beds, den/office, 2-1/2 baths. Rare two beds, den, 1-1/2 baths at downstairs and upstairs consists of three beds and game room (6th bed) with city lights, views of iconic Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. Huge covered front porch leads to the bright living room and formal dining room with full of old time built-in cabinetry, a decorative fireplace and beamed high ceiling. New kitchen with Quartz counter tops, white cabinets and top of the line built-in stainless-steel appliances, new floors, recessed lights, crown moldings, dual pane windows and custom window blinds throughout. Updated plumbing and electrical panel(200 amp), freshly painted interior and exterior. Rear deck from master bedroom access is perfect for morning coffee and relaxing. Huge attic and basement. Fenced with automated gate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yvonne Kim

WIN Realty & Properties License #01851796 Listed on: 02/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

nick collins

The Agency License #01922418

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,997 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,899 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • City Lights Views
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • Automatic Gate
  • Guest Parking

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5517-020-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,844

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2899
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Number Of Photos: 19
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Storage Space
  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 448.09
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City, City Lights, Walk Street
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Parking Space
  • Total Parking: 8

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5517-020-010
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7997

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Watts Robert J and Watts Hillary H
Bought by
Watts Hunter Hewson and Watts Tyler Randall

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2019
Closed on
May 2, 2019
Sold by
Moon James B and Moon Grace K
Bought by
Watts Hillary H and Watts Robert J
Seller's Agent
Yvonne Kim
WIN Realty & Properties
Buyer's Agent
nick collins
The Agency
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$658,096
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,005,106

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2015
Closed on
Nov 23, 2015
Sold by
Shibata Noriko
Bought by
Moon James B and Moon Grace K
Seller's Agent
Tetsuji Okuyama
Berkshire Hathaway HSCP
Buyer's Agent
Yvonne Kim
WIN Realty & Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.37%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2003
Sold by
Akimoto Ryoichi
Bought by
Shibata Renzo and Shibata Noriko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
4.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1997
Sold by
Shibata Noriko
Bought by
Shibata Renzo and Shibata Noriko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,100
Interest Rate
3.95%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Provident Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Landamerica Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $420,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $170,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $1,590,000 +27.2% $548 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% $431 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 For Sale $1,299,000 +73.2% $448 / Sq Ft
12/31/2015 12/31/15 Sold $750,000 -6.1% $259 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2015 10/29/15 For Sale $799,000 +6.5% $276 / Sq Ft
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Off Market $750,000 -- --
10/07/2015 10/07/15 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $276 / Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 For Sale $849,000 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2015 08/29/15 Price Changed $849,000 -5.6% $293 / Sq Ft
07/19/2015 07/19/15 For Sale $899,000 -- $310 / 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 $16,844 $1,394,393 $1,115,517 $278,876
2024 $16,844 $1,367,053 $1,093,645 $273,408
2023 $16,523 $1,340,249 $1,072,201 $268,048
2022 $15,760 $1,313,971 $1,051,178 $262,793
2021 $15,559 $1,288,208 $1,030,567 $257,641
2019 $5,431 $795,905 $509,379 $286,526
2018 $9,568 $780,300 $499,392 $280,908
2016 $9,214 $750,000 $480,000 $270,000
2015 $7,166 $578,022 $406,588 $171,434
2014 $7,196 $566,700 $398,624 $168,076
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • nick collins

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    nick collins

    The Agency

    (310) 433-4946

    45 Total Sales

    nick collins
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  • Yvonne Kim

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Yvonne Kim

    WIN Realty & Properties

    (323) 470-2799

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Yvonne Kim
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tetsuji Okuyama

    Berkshire Hathaway HSCP

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 19-431200

The MLS

APN: 5517-020-010

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90004 Koreatown

251 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 251 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 and is currently priced at $1,250,000, approximately $431 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 251 S Ardmore Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Cahuenga Elementary School, Virgil Middle School, and Belmont High School.

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