$1,210,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,112 Sq Ft
5,198 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,088 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2025

BEST PRICED HOME IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS! Do not miss this warm traditional with 1930's charm located on desirable Bennett Drive. Winding stone steps lead to the front entrance with mountain views and an abundance of lush greenery. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and opens to the formal dining room with a bay window and double crown molding. The kitchen is light and airy with attached service porch that leads to the spacious yard. This home features two bedrooms and a custom bathroom with a separate tub and stall shower and vanity with double sinks. There is a view of greenery and light throughout this special home. The spacious and private yard is perfect for entertaining outdoors and has plenty of fruit trees, grassy area, hardscape and a built in BBQ area. There is access to the detached finished garage which is presently used as a studio. Two additional off street parking spaces adjoin the exterior of the garage. This location grants easy access to all major studios, Hollywood Bowl, Runyon Canyon, Griffith Park, Downtown, Studio City, a coveted elementary school and a myriad of sought after restaurants and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Kaye

Rodeo Realty License #00465358 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Rodeo Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carl Izbicki

EPLA Homes License #01092798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,198 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73x71
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Hillside Location
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2429-014-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Living Area: 1112
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1193
  • Lot Dimensions: 73x71
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Crown Moldings
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas, Oven-Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Tile, Remodeled, Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Remodeled, Counter Top
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Ceiling Fan, Alarm System
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator/Freezer in Garage
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1101.62
  • Windows: French Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Construction: Combination, Plaster
  • Other Features: French Doors, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Fence: Wood
  • Patio: Patio Open, Concrete Slab, Porch - Front
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top, Canyon, City Lights, Hills
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached, Door Opener, Garage, Side By Side
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Owned, Exterior Security Lights
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2429-014-003
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Street Paved, Exterior Security Lights
  • Lot Location: City, Hillside
  • Lot Size Area: 5198

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Ballenger Robert D
Bought by
Robert D Ballenger Revocable Trust and Ballenger
Seller's Agent
Diana Kaye
Rodeo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carl Izbicki
EPLA Homes
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-5.1%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,207,985

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.64%
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Outstanding Balance
$966,023
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,962

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Aug 12, 2025
Sold by
Falasca Joseph Anthony and Cosner Holly Jean
Bought by
Ballenger Robert D
Seller's Agent
Diana Kaye
Rodeo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carl Izbicki
EPLA Homes
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-5.1%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Outstanding Balance
$966,023
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,962

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2017
Closed on
Oct 4, 2017
Sold by
Brandt David
Bought by
Falasca Joseph Anthony and Cosner Holly Jean
Seller's Agent
Brian Griffin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Linda Rappoport
Priority Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$603,750
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Anderson Shedrack and Hunt Kathryn C
Bought by
Brandt David
Seller's Agent
Frank Bruno
Keller Williams Hollywood Hills
Buyer's Agent
Brian Griffin
Compass
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2013
Sold by
Anderson Shedrack and Hunt Kathryn C
Bought by
Anderson Shedrack and Hunt Kathryn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$402,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2007
Sold by
Bush Jeffrey J and Bush Jami Lynn
Bought by
Anderson Shedrack and Hunt Kathryn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Bush Jeff J and Bush Jami
Bought by
Bush Jeffrey J and Bush Jami Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Bush Jeff J
Bought by
Bush Jeff J and Bush Jami

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,350
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2002
Sold by
Mcgee Danielle
Bought by
Bush Jeff J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
5.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
Chudnow Alan and Chudnow Christine
Bought by
Mcgee Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Progressive Title Company
Grant Deed $1,210,000 Progressive Title Company
Grant Deed $805,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $650,000 Title 365
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Act
Grant Deed $725,000 North American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $420,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Individual Deed $255,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $968,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $603,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $402,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $397,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $388,350 No Value Available
Previous Owner $378,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $204,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Sold $1,210,000 -1.2% $1,088 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $1,225,000 -3.9% $1,102 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $1,275,000 +58.4% $1,147 / Sq Ft
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Sold $805,000 +0.8% $686 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/01/2017 10/01/17 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2017 09/21/17 For Sale $799,000 +22.9% $681 / Sq Ft
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Sold $650,000 -7.0% $554 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2015 07/07/15 For Sale $699,000 -- $596 / 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 $11,050 $915,949 $728,209 $187,740
2024 $11,050 $897,990 $713,931 $184,059
2023 $10,837 $880,383 $699,933 $180,450
2022 $10,358 $863,121 $686,209 $176,912
2021 $10,234 $846,198 $672,754 $173,444
2019 $9,860 $821,100 $652,800 $168,300
2018 $9,868 $805,000 $640,000 $165,000
2016 $7,848 $650,000 $520,000 $130,000
2015 $9,546 $792,358 $633,887 $158,471
2014 $9,006 $730,000 $584,000 $146,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25538255

The MLS

APN: 2429-014-003