$288,000
SOLD OCT 9, 2015
1 Bed
1 Bath
566 Sq Ft
1.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Parking
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • UCLA Community School Rated A-
  • 43,933 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2019

East meets West! Prime Koreatown location with easy access to both Downtown and the Westside. This front facing, light and bright 1 bedroom unit features brand new bamboo floors, smooth ceilings, and granite-like counter tops. The lushly landscaped complex has major amenities including a serene courtyard and fountain, sauna, Jacuzzi, fully equipped gym, recreation center and large laundry room. Secure building with gated, subterranean garage. A few blocks from the Metro station, close to major freeways, a bike ride away to Larchmont Village, The Grove or Hollywood and walking distance to Wilshire Blvd. shopping, dining and clubs - Great Location - Great Price - this unit has it all.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Weisdorf

Compass License #01236219 Listed on: 07/29/2015

Co-Listed By

Joyce Weisdorf

Compass License #01234032

Last Buyer's Agent

Rogin Albania

Albania & Associates Realty License #01034776

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,177

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Gated Home

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 566 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Covered Space
  • Gated Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5502-001-063

Community Details

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • 106 Units
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,177

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Garden Villas
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Living Area: 566
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 4
  • Unit Floor In Building: 2
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Number Of Photos: 11
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Community
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Elevator, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 492.93

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Gated Underground

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Heating: Wall
  • Security: Gated

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Controlled Access, Elevator, Exercise Room, Gated Parking, Sauna, Spa
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 272.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5502-001-063
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 43933

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 106

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2019
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Albania Princess Fergin and Albania Princess
Bought by
Castillo Ylenia
Seller's Agent
Rogin Albania
Albania & Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chad Schlotterback
JohnHart Corp.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1%
Current Estimated Value
$394,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$955
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.47%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Outstanding Balance
$278,951
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,919

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Zapel Sean C
Bought by
Albania Princess
Seller's Agent
Richard Weisdorf
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rogin Albania
Albania & Associates Realty
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$288,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%
Original Mortgage
$273,600
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2014
Sold by
Zapel Linda C
Bought by
Zapel Sean C and Zapel Linda Cun

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2012
Sold by
Zapel Linda C
Bought by
Zapel Linda C and Zapel Sean C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,600
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2007
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank
Bought by
Cun Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,800
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Yi Su Gy
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Shin Mi Kyung
Bought by
Yi Su Gy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,760
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2003
Sold by
Shin Jin Ho
Bought by
Shin Mi Kyung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2001
Sold by
Anderson Kwi Ok
Bought by
Shin Jin Ho

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2001
Sold by
Gomez A Julia
Bought by
Anderson Kwi Ok

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
7.08%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $395,000 Provident Title Company
Grant Deed $288,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $211,000 Southland Title
Trustee Deed $238,083 Accommodation
Grant Deed $240,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $115,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Individual Deed -- --
Individual Deed $75,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $316,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $14,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,760 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $109,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $71,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $395,000 -1.0% $698 / Sq Ft
03/12/2019 03/12/19 For Sale $399,000 +38.5% $705 / Sq Ft
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Sold $288,000 +3.2% $509 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 For Sale $279,000 -- $493 / 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 $5,177 $440,625 $352,502 $88,123
2024 $5,177 $431,987 $345,591 $86,396
2023 $5,078 $423,517 $338,815 $84,702
2022 $4,840 $415,214 $332,172 $83,042
2021 $4,777 $407,073 $325,659 $81,414
2019 $1,069 $305,626 $243,440 $62,186
2018 $3,571 $299,634 $238,667 $60,967
2016 $3,412 $288,000 $229,400 $58,600
2015 $2,673 $226,000 $177,000 $49,000
2014 $2,742 $226,000 $177,000 $49,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 15-927283

The MLS

APN: 5502-001-063