343 N Avenue 53 Los Angeles, CA 90042
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,732
Sq Ft
6,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Mountain View
- Main Floor Bedroom
- No HOA
About This Home
As of August 2024Welcome to this Enchanting & Historic Craftsman Bungalow circa 1917 in the Highly Sought After Highland Park! Just Down the Street From Both Figueroa and York, You Can Take a Quick Stroll over to So Many Super Hip Coffee Shops, Cafes, Record Stores, Thrift Shops & Museums that Make Highland Park Such a Fun Place to Be! This Beautiful Home is Surrounded by Gorgeous Landscaping with Lilac Trees, Luscious Morning Glory, the 100-year old San Pedro Cactus & Colorful Roses too! Even a Lemon Tree in the Back! Boasting 6 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms, There is Plenty of Space for a Large Family or Owner Can Continue to Rent Rooms Individually as Current Owner Has Enjoyed Doing for Many Years. The Wraparound Porch is So Dreamy, Overlooking the Neighborhood, City Lights & the Gorgeous Distant Views of the Surrounding Foothills! What a Perfect Place to Enjoy Your Coffee or Tea Early in the Morning! Upon Entering, You will FALL IN LOVE with the Gorgeous Handcrafted Wood Casings Around Each Window & Doorway & the Timeless Hardwood Flooring! The Large Windows Throughout Bring in So Much Natural Light & Capture the Surrounding Mountain Views! This Home is the Perfect Place for Your Next Project to Lovingly Restore... Bring Your Imagination & Great Ideas! Find the Parlour to the Left as You Enter (Currently Being Used as a 7th Bedroom) with Incredible Views & Dining Room to the Right. The Kitchen Has Plenty of Storage & a Laundry Room off the Side. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms, One with a Private Bathroom and a Second Bathroom in the Hallway. Downstairs are 3 More Bedrooms and 2 Baths. There is a Makeshift Laundry/Kitchenette Room for Convenience and Many Closets Throughout. The Private Back Yard Area Sits up High & is Surrounded by Bougainvillea & Geraniums! This is the Perfect Place for a Garden or Fenced Backyard for the Kids to Play! The 2-Car Garage Could Easily Have Upper Half Be Converted into an ADU (Check with the City)! Parking is Not an Issue with Space for 7 Cars, Plus the 2-Car Garage Space. This Timeless Home with So Much Character is Just Waiting for Your Special Touch to Make it Magical Again! The Lower Level is Just 20 Years New and Has No Load Bearing Walls! Bring Your Imagination & Add Gameroom and Bedrooms? Or Turn Home into a Duplex? WHAT FLOOR PLAN WILL WORK FOR YOU? Don't Forget the Potential for ADU Above Garage too!!! LOADS OF POTENTIAL!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
REAL BROKER TECHNOLOGIES Brokerage Phone: 760-422-4222 License #01499180 Listed on: 05/16/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,505
Year Built
- Built in 1917
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Property is zoned LARD2
Parking
- 7 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Two Garage Doors
- Driveway
Property Views
- Mountain
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Partial Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 2,732 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wainscoting
- Wood Frame Window
- Living Room Balcony
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Wrap Around Porch
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Paid
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5
- Tax Tract Number 183
- Assessor Parcel Number 5469020011
- $352 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Foothills
Recreation
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 16, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
King Benjamin L and King Michelle R
Bought by
Br Workforce Llc
Seller's Agent
Angi Koster
REAL BROKER TECHNOLOGIES
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Lloyd
Jeffrey Brandon Lloyd
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$201,000
-13.4%
Total Days on Market
57
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,180
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2015
Sold by
King Benjamin L
Bought by
King Benjamin L and King Michelle R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$518,500
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 18, 2003
Sold by
Lopez Juan Carlos
Bought by
King Benjamin L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,500
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 1999
Sold by
Lopez Juan Carlos
Bought by
Lopez Juan Carlos
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
7.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Amresco Residential Properties Inc
Bought by
Lopez Carlos
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,600
Interest Rate
8.99%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 1997
Sold by
Bankers Trust Company
Bought by
Amresco Residential Properties Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 1997
Sold by
Fernandez Catarino
Bought by
Bankers Trust Company
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,299,000 | Stewart Title Of California In | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title Co Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $235,000 | Stewart Title Of Ca Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $82,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Fidelity Title | |
| Trustee Deed | $95,595 | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $518,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $633,750 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $346,750 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $211,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $112,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $65,600 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2024 08/28/24 | Sold | $1,299,000 | 0.0% | $475 / Sq Ft |
| 07/12/2024 07/12/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | Price Changed | $1,299,000 | -3.7% | $475 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Price Changed | $1,349,000 | -10.1% | $494 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $549 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,505 | $512,915 | $266,935 | $245,980 |
| 2023 | $6,383 | $502,858 | $261,701 | $241,157 |
| 2022 | $6,091 | $492,999 | $256,570 | $236,429 |
| 2021 | $6,004 | $483,334 | $251,540 | $231,794 |
| 2019 | $5,827 | $469,000 | $244,080 | $224,920 |
| 2018 | $5,740 | $459,805 | $239,295 | $220,510 |
| 2016 | $5,464 | $441,952 | $230,003 | $211,949 |
| 2015 | $5,385 | $435,315 | $226,549 | $208,766 |
| 2014 | $5,409 | $426,789 | $222,112 | $204,677 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Angi Koster
Seller's Agent in 2024
Angi Koster
REAL BROKER TECHNOLOGIES
(909) 273-4700
1 in this area
239 Total Sales
-
Jeff Lloyd
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jeff Lloyd
Jeffrey Brandon Lloyd
(323) 848-4928
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: EV24099043
APN: 5469-020-011
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