$825,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025

3756 Locke Ave Los Angeles, CA 90032

El Sereno Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 Sq Ft
3,900 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$600 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Parking
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2025

Hidden gem in highly sought after Monterey Hills. Corner lot with natural light and tranquil views. Perfect starter home with new carpet and fresh interior paint. Conveniently located near El Sereno Night Market, Ascot Hills, Debs Park, Highland Park, South Pasadena, Lincoln Heights and DTLA. Easy access to the 110 fwy. Rebuilt in 2010 with recessed lighting, central air, copper plumbing, tankless water heater and open floor plan. Large primary bedroom with full bathroom and extra large closet. Laundry area conveniently located in hallway closet. Fenced yard with detached garage and ample driveway space for off street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Olivarez

Coldwell Banker License #02022454 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachael Reiser

Nourmand & Associates-HW License #02088884

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,418

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 3,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,374 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 026
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5306012016
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,418

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5306012016
  • Year Built: 1928
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1374.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Copper Plumbing Full, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Street Level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 600.44
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Gated, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking, Urban, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Yard, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0895

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3900.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 026

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Helen De La Riva Living Trust and Olivarez Darlene
Bought by
Judson Henry William and Avila Alyssa
Seller's Agent
Darlene Olivarez
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Reiser
Nourmand & Associates-HW
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
15.38%
Views
76

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-49.22%
Original Mortgage
$783,750
Outstanding Balance
$783,750
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$58,417

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2011
Sold by
Todd Bruce E
Bought by
Dela Riva Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,840
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2010
Sold by
Reo Property Acquisition Fund Llc
Bought by
Todd Bruce E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Morales Edber
Bought by
Reo Property Acquisition Fund Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2006
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank
Bought by
Morales Edber

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,500
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2006
Sold by
Gallardo Ernesto
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank and Long Beach Mortgage Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Duenas Roberto
Bought by
Gallardo Ernesto E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Duenas Roberto
Bought by
Duenas Roberto

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
7.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1997
Sold by
Leung Kin M
Bought by
Duenas Roberto and Duenas Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,676
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $825,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Grant Deed $298,000 Advantage Title
Grant Deed $95,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Trustee Deed $90,000 Accommodation
Grant Deed $327,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $348,806 None Available
Grant Deed $420,000 United Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $101,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $783,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,840 FHA
Previous Owner $121,000 Construction
Previous Owner $65,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $262,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $82,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $328,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $200,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $184,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,676 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $825,000 +15.4% $600 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $715,000 -- $520 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $10,418 $374,292 $224,325 $149,967
2023 $10,329 $366,954 $219,927 $147,027
2022 $10,117 $359,760 $215,615 $144,145
2021 $10,059 $352,707 $211,388 $141,319
2020 $10,099 $349,091 $209,221 $139,870
2019 $9,931 $342,247 $205,119 $137,128
2018 $4,119 $335,538 $201,098 $134,440
2016 $3,928 $322,510 $193,290 $129,220
2015 $3,871 $317,666 $190,387 $127,279
2014 $3,888 $311,444 $186,658 $124,786
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Darlene Olivarez

    Coldwell Banker

    (323) 236-1486

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Darlene Olivarez
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  • Rachael Reiser

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Rachael Reiser

    Nourmand & Associates-HW

    (213) 448-8449

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Rachael Reiser
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-21277

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5306-012-016

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90032 El Sereno

3756 Locke Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 3756 Locke Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032 and is currently priced at $825,000, approximately $600 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 3756 Locke Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including El Sereno Elementary School, El Sereno Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High School.

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