251 S Ardmore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004
Koreatown Neighborhood
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,899
Sq Ft
7,997
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- All Bedrooms Downstairs
- No HOA
- Patio
- Craftsman Architecture
- Cooling Available
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of May 2019HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS or FOR AN OWNER USER.
LOCATION! LOCATION! - Two story craftsman house is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood(Korea-town). Huge house with 2899 sqft living area and 7997 sqft lot. 2 bedrooms down stair w/living room, family room, 4 bedrooms upstairs. *(tax assessor shows 5beds & 1bath) Property is being sold as is and where is without representation or warranty to the condition of the property including any and all improvements. Showings inside with "subject to inspection".
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Tetsuji Okuyama
Berkshire Hathaway HSCP License #01334879 Listed on: 10/29/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,844
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,899 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- All Bedrooms Down
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
Parking
- Parking Available
- Unpaved Parking
Additional Features
- Patio
- 7,997 Sq Ft Lot
- Cooling Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 10
- Tax Tract Number 2
- Assessor Parcel Number 5517020010
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
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$659,479
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,179,710
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $544,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | Unknown | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $1,799,000 | +43.9% | $621 / 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: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
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Seller's Agent in 2025
nick collins
The Agency
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Yvonne Kim
WIN Realty & Properties
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Tetsuji Okuyama
Berkshire Hathaway HSCP
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: SB15157806
APN: 5517-020-010
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