NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Douglas Building Lofts 257 S Spring St Unit 4E Los Angeles, CA 90012

Downtown LA Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $843,743

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,170 Sq Ft
$631/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 13, 2021

Last sale price $750,000 $641 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,945/month

358 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Parking
  • 28,817 Sq Ft lot
  • Elevator
  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Spring Street Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

VA Approved! Amazing 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Corner-unit Loft with Fire Escape in the Historic Douglas Building Lofts. Mills Act Tax Property Tax Savings! Living Room features a Panoramic Bank of High Windows. High Ceilings. Lots of Light. One of few pre-1900 residential buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. One Bedroom is Fully Enclosed. Modern Poggenpohl Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances. In-Unit Vented Washer/Dryer. Wood Floors. Waterworks Fixtures in Bathroom. 1 Covered Parking Space in the basement included for additional monthly fee. Extra Parking is often available close by. Incredible location! Dozens of Restaurants and Shops in the neighborhood. 1 block to Grand Central Market. 3 Blocks to Grand Park. 4 Blocks to Metrolink (One Block Away in Near Future) & Little Tokyo. Near Whole Foods Market, Regal Movie Megaplex, Staples Center, and LA Live.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Trentman

Realty Source Incorporated License #01780236 Listed on: 03/19/2020

Co-Listed By

Drew F. Panico

Realty Source Incorporated License #01706351

Last Buyer's Agent

James Maxwell

LA Real License #01398101

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 0.66

HOA Fees

  • $631 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gated Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5149-008-067

Community Details

Overview

  • 50 Units
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • Elevator
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,823

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$631 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Architectural
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Douglas Building Lofts
  • Entry Floor: 4
  • Living Area: 1170
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 5
  • Unit Floor In Building: 4
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Number Of Photos: 15
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Network Wire, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 648.72

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Assigned, Covered Parking, Subterr Side by Side

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Controlled Access, Elevator, Gated Parking
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 631.30
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5149-008-067
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 28817

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 50

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Lee Sen and Lee Lisa
Bought by
Barda Moshe Michael and Buchbinder Liza Stuart
Seller's Agent
Ted Trentman
Realty Source Incorporated
Buyer's Agent
James Maxwell
LA Real
List Price
$871,500
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$121,500
-13.94%
Current Estimated Value
$744,938

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$542,041
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,145

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2020
Sold by
Sww Investments Llc
Bought by
Lee Sen and Lee Lisa

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Zakerin F Marian
Bought by
Sww Investment Llc
Seller's Agent
Tammy Behnam
REDD
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Le
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$738,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2012
Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
James Emmett
Bought by
Zakerin F Marian
Seller's Agent
Tracy Do
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Roxanna Godinez
DPP
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-11.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2008
Sold by
James Emmett
Bought by
James Emmett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$479,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2005
Sold by
257 Spring Street Llc
Bought by
James Emmett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Barda Moshe Michael $750,000 California Title Co
Lee Sen $750,000 None Available
Sww Investment Llc $738,000 Chicago Title
Zakerin F Marian $530,000 California Title Company
James Emmett -- Southland Title
James Emmett -- Southland Title
James Emmett $461,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barda Moshe Michael $600,000
Previous Owner Zakerin F Marian $318,000
Previous Owner James Emmett $433,820
Previous Owner James Emmett $479,000
Previous Owner James Emmett $460,000
Previous Owner James Emmett $369,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Sold $750,000 -1.2% $641 / Sq Ft
03/12/2021 03/12/21 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Price Changed $759,000 -0.1% $649 / Sq Ft
02/06/2021 02/06/21 Price Changed $760,000 -0.1% $650 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Price Changed $761,000 -0.1% $650 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Price Changed $762,000 -0.1% $651 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Price Changed $763,000 -0.1% $652 / Sq Ft
01/14/2021 01/14/21 Price Changed $764,000 -0.1% $653 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 Price Changed $765,000 -0.5% $654 / Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Price Changed $769,000 -0.3% $657 / Sq Ft
01/02/2021 01/02/21 Price Changed $771,000 -0.3% $659 / Sq Ft
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Price Changed $773,000 -0.3% $661 / Sq Ft
12/27/2020 12/27/20 Price Changed $775,000 -0.8% $662 / Sq Ft
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Price Changed $781,000 -0.1% $668 / Sq Ft
12/20/2020 12/20/20 Price Changed $782,000 -0.1% $668 / Sq Ft
12/19/2020 12/19/20 Price Changed $783,000 -0.1% $669 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Price Changed $784,000 -0.1% $670 / Sq Ft
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Price Changed $785,000 -0.1% $671 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Price Changed $786,000 -0.1% $672 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Price Changed $787,000 -0.1% $673 / Sq Ft
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Price Changed $788,000 -0.1% $674 / Sq Ft
12/13/2020 12/13/20 Price Changed $789,000 -0.3% $674 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Price Changed $791,000 -0.1% $676 / Sq Ft
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Price Changed $792,000 -0.3% $677 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Price Changed $794,000 -0.1% $679 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Price Changed $795,000 -0.1% $679 / Sq Ft
12/05/2020 12/05/20 Price Changed $796,000 -0.1% $680 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Price Changed $797,000 -0.1% $681 / Sq Ft
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Price Changed $798,000 -0.1% $682 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Price Changed $799,000 -0.7% $683 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Price Changed $804,500 -0.6% $688 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Price Changed $809,500 -0.6% $692 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $814,500 -0.6% $696 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Price Changed $819,500 -3.6% $700 / Sq Ft
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Price Changed $850,000 -0.5% $726 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Price Changed $854,500 -0.1% $730 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Price Changed $855,000 -0.1% $731 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Price Changed $855,500 -0.1% $731 / Sq Ft
06/28/2020 06/28/20 Price Changed $856,000 -0.1% $732 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Price Changed $856,500 -0.1% $732 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Price Changed $857,000 -0.1% $732 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Price Changed $857,500 -0.1% $733 / Sq Ft
06/21/2020 06/21/20 Price Changed $858,000 -0.1% $733 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Price Changed $859,000 -0.1% $734 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Price Changed $859,500 -0.1% $735 / Sq Ft
06/14/2020 06/14/20 Price Changed $860,000 -0.1% $735 / Sq Ft
06/14/2020 06/14/20 Price Changed $860,500 -0.1% $735 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Price Changed $861,000 -0.2% $736 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Price Changed $862,500 -0.1% $737 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Price Changed $863,000 -0.1% $738 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Price Changed $863,500 -0.1% $738 / Sq Ft
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Price Changed $864,000 -0.1% $738 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Price Changed $864,500 -0.1% $739 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Price Changed $865,000 -0.1% $739 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Price Changed $865,500 -0.1% $740 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Price Changed $866,000 -0.1% $740 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Price Changed $866,500 -0.1% $741 / Sq Ft
05/31/2020 05/31/20 Price Changed $867,000 -0.1% $741 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Price Changed $868,000 -0.1% $742 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Price Changed $868,500 -0.1% $742 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Price Changed $869,500 -0.1% $743 / Sq Ft
05/25/2020 05/25/20 Price Changed $870,000 -0.1% $744 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Price Changed $870,500 -0.1% $744 / Sq Ft
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Price Changed $871,000 -0.1% $744 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $871,500 +16.2% $745 / Sq Ft
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Off Market $750,000 -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Price Changed $871,500 -0.1% $745 / Sq Ft
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Price Changed $872,000 -0.1% $745 / Sq Ft
04/25/2020 04/25/20 Price Changed $872,500 -0.1% $746 / Sq Ft
04/19/2020 04/19/20 Price Changed $873,000 -0.1% $746 / Sq Ft
04/18/2020 04/18/20 Price Changed $874,000 -0.1% $747 / Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Price Changed $875,000 -0.3% $748 / Sq Ft
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Price Changed $878,000 -0.1% $750 / Sq Ft
04/12/2020 04/12/20 Price Changed $879,000 -1.5% $751 / Sq Ft
04/10/2020 04/10/20 Price Changed $892,000 -0.1% $762 / Sq Ft
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Price Changed $893,000 -0.1% $763 / Sq Ft
04/08/2020 04/08/20 Price Changed $894,000 -0.1% $764 / Sq Ft
04/07/2020 04/07/20 Price Changed $895,000 -0.1% $765 / Sq Ft
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Price Changed $896,000 -0.1% $766 / Sq Ft
04/05/2020 04/05/20 Price Changed $897,000 -0.1% $767 / Sq Ft
04/04/2020 04/04/20 Price Changed $898,000 -0.1% $768 / Sq Ft
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Price Changed $899,000 -0.9% $768 / Sq Ft
04/02/2020 04/02/20 Price Changed $907,000 -0.1% $775 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Price Changed $908,000 -0.1% $776 / Sq Ft
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Price Changed $909,000 -0.1% $777 / Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Price Changed $910,000 -0.1% $778 / Sq Ft
03/29/2020 03/29/20 Price Changed $911,000 -0.2% $779 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Price Changed $912,500 -0.2% $780 / Sq Ft
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Price Changed $914,000 -0.1% $781 / Sq Ft
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Price Changed $915,000 -0.1% $782 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Price Changed $915,500 -0.1% $782 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Price Changed $916,000 -0.1% $783 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Price Changed $916,500 -0.1% $783 / Sq Ft
03/22/2020 03/22/20 Price Changed $917,000 -0.1% $784 / Sq Ft
03/21/2020 03/21/20 Price Changed $917,500 -0.1% $784 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Price Changed $918,000 -0.1% $785 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Price Changed $918,500 -0.1% $785 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 For Sale $919,000 +24.5% $785 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $738,000 +0.4% $631 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2016 05/28/16 For Sale $735,000 +38.7% $628 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Sold $530,000 -3.5% $453 / Sq Ft
03/16/2013 03/16/13 Price Changed $549,000 -8.3% $469 / Sq Ft
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $512 / Sq Ft
01/03/2013 01/03/13 Price Changed $599,000 +13.0% $512 / Sq Ft
12/17/2012 12/17/12 Off Market $530,000 -- --
11/30/2012 11/30/12 For Sale $630,000 -- $538 / 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 $2,823 $217,000 $43,400 $173,600
2024 $2,823 $217,000 $43,400 $173,600
2023 $2,816 $217,000 $43,400 $173,600
2022 $2,737 $217,000 $43,400 $173,600
2021 $2,927 $226,000 $45,200 $180,800
2020 $3,229 $247,000 $49,400 $197,600
2019 $3,002 $247,000 $49,400 $197,600
2018 $3,211 $247,000 $49,400 $197,600
2016 $2,764 $212,000 $42,400 $169,600
2015 $2,758 $212,000 $42,400 $169,600
2014 $2,825 $163,740 $32,748 $130,992
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ted Trentman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ted Trentman

    Realty Source Incorporated

    (213) 747-5638

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

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  • Drew F. Panico

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Drew F. Panico

    Realty Source Incorporated

    (323) 841-0381

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

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  • James Maxwell

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    James Maxwell

    LA Real

    (323) 929-6380

    4 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tammy Behnam

    REDD

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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    AJ Jamasbi

    Dimora Realty Group, Inc.

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cindy Le

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About Douglas Building Lofts

Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-565306

The MLS

APN: 5149-008-067

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90012 Downtown LA

257 S Spring St Unit 4E, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 257 S Spring St Unit 4E, Los Angeles, CA 90012 since 19 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $761,186, approximately $650 per square foot. This property was built in 1899. 257 S Spring St Unit 4E is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Para Los Niños Charter Middle School, Sal Castro Middle School, and Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts.

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