NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3848 Portola Ave Los Angeles, CA 90032

El Sereno Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $752,000 - $817,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
756 Sq Ft
$1,050/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2021

Last sale price $635,000 $840 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,068/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2021

Welcome to this cozy home located in the heart of El Sereno! Close to El Sereno Public Library, great shops, delicious eateries and public transportation on Huntington Drive, and super close to neighboring Alhambra, South Pasadena and even DTLA! Features include two bedrooms, one bathroom, relaxing covered front porch & rear patio, wood like floors, nice kitchen with breakfast bar & nook, appliances included, fresh paint and a newer roof with lots of potential for adding on! The large back yard is perfect for family gatherings and BBQ's and provides plenty of parking. The rear structure could possibly be converted to an ADU and is not included in the sqft, buyer to verify with the city of LA. Perfect opportunity to own a great home in the vibrant and popular El Sereno community at an affordable price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matty Hurtado

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01207955 Listed on: 07/23/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Max Armand

Max James-Armand, Broker License #01912736

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • No Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 756 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Art Studio
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5307014020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,224

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5307014020
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 756.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Living room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 884.92
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Game Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Structure
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Outside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Paved, Sprinklers None, Yard

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Simpson Scott
Bought by
Farewell Joseph Edwards and Farewell Rebecca Gillian
Seller's Agent
Matty Hurtado
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Max Armand
Max James-Armand, Broker
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.08%
Current Estimated Value
$793,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$434,095
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$359,462

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Sharp Robert
Bought by
Sharp Marla D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2015
Sold by
Sharp Marla D
Bought by
Simpson Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2012
Sold by
Williams Marla Deanne and Sharp Marla D
Bought by
Sharp Marla D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,949
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2008
Sold by
Saladino Mark J
Bought by
Estate Of Cayetano Manzana Mendoza

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Garcia Santos C
Bought by
Mendoza Cayetano H
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
Farewell Joseph Edwards $635,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Sharp Marla D -- First American Title
Simpson Scott $350,000 First American Title
Sharp Marla D -- Orange Coast Title
Estate Of Cayetano Manzana Mendoza $215,000 Fidelity Van Nuys
Mendoza Cayetano H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Edwards Farewell Joseph $92,480
Open Farewell Joseph Edwards $475,000
Previous Owner Simpson Scott $315,000
Previous Owner Sharp Marla D $189,949
Previous Owner Estate Of Cayetano Manzana Mendoza $193,500
Previous Owner Garcia Santos C $193,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Sold $635,000 -5.1% $840 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 For Sale $669,000 0.0% $885 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2021 08/28/21 Price Changed $669,000 -4.2% $885 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 For Sale $698,000 0.0% $923 / Sq Ft
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Price Changed $2,000 +5.3% $3 / Sq Ft
06/02/2019 06/02/19 For Rent $1,900 0.0% --
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $463 / Sq Ft
06/03/2015 06/03/15 For Sale $325,000 -- $430 / Sq Ft
05/02/2015 05/02/15 Pending -- -- --
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
2025 $8,224 $673,867 $530,604 $143,263
2024 $8,224 $660,654 $520,200 $140,454
2023 $8,067 $647,700 $510,000 $137,700
2022 $7,694 $635,000 $500,000 $135,000
2021 $4,786 $382,772 $306,219 $76,553
2020 $4,832 $378,849 $303,080 $75,769
2019 $4,647 $371,422 $297,138 $74,284
2018 $4,538 $364,140 $291,312 $72,828
2016 $4,339 $350,000 $280,000 $70,000
2015 $4,753 $384,700 $288,526 $96,174
2014 $3,968 $310,900 $233,200 $77,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Matty Hurtado

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (626) 862-6289

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

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  • Max Armand

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Max Armand

    Max James-Armand, Broker

    (619) 261-6001

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    CoCo Shelburne

    No Firm Affiliation

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-5878

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5307-014-020

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90032 El Sereno

3848 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 3848 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032 since 23 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $793,557, approximately $1,049 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 3848 Portola 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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