$808,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2015

405 N Avenue 53 Los Angeles, CA 90042

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,981 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$408 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2024

This is an AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to own a "HILLTOP HISTORICAL ESTATE" located in the "HAMPTON TERRACE AREA OF HIGHLAND PARK!!" This Craftsman Style beauty was built in 1912 & has just undergone a beautiful designer restoration. Built using only the highest quality materials & craftsmanship & boasting an inviting open floor plan, It's lavish amenities include: Gleaming Hardwood Flooring throughout, a spacious Chef's Kitchen w/ BRAND NEW stainless steel appliances.. opens to a Lg. Dining Area, Lg. Frml Living Rm w/ cozy fireplace, separate Office/Study w/ walls of glass, a spacious Frml Dining Rm., 3 nicely upgraded baths & 3 Lg. family-sized bedrooms ... 1 of which is the "TERRIFIC MASTER SUITE" featuring dual walk-in closets & Pvt custom Bath w/ old world charm. Extras include: Beautiful hand carved wood accents throughout, inviting porch w/ neighborhood & mountain views, BRAND NEW designer fixtures/hardware, smoothly finished ceilings, lots of french doors/windows & convenient inside Laundry Rm. The surrounding "Park Like" grounds are perfect for entertaining a lg. group of family & friends w/ lots of mature foliage & tons of room for the kids & pets to play. This GORGEOUS ESTATE is truly a rare find & a STANDARD SALE Priced to sell quickly. HURRY!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawn Salter

No Firm Affiliation License #01771501 Listed on: 03/21/2015

No Firm Affiliation

Co-Listed By

Tom Sidell

RE/MAX One License #01214630

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1912 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,981 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20
  • Tax Tract Number 14532
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5469021015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,096

Year Built

Built in 1912 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5469021015
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1981.00
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 407.87
  • Room Type: Living Room, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11989.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2750

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11989.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Tract Number: 14532

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2024
Closed on
Oct 11, 2024
Sold by
Emily Morell Kubitskey Living Trust and Kubitskey Emily Morell
Bought by
Bonney Katherine Brinn and Wagner Shawn Michael
Seller's Agent
Aric Cushing/ Ascent
Meridian Capital Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Fawn Vu
Real Broker
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,684,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
5.32%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,666,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.32%
Original Mortgage
$771,750
Outstanding Balance
$765,147
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$901,330

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2023
Sold by
Kubitskey Emily Morell
Bought by
Emily Morell Kubitskey Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Smith William H and Irr Patricia
Bought by
Kubitskey Emily Morell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Morell Kubitskey Emily
Bought by
Emily Morell Kubitskey Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Smith William H and Irr Patricia
Bought by
Kubitskey Emily Morell

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 18, 2019
Sold by
Winfree Courtney Elizabeth
Bought by
Miller Charles and Smith William H
Seller's Agent
Ilana Gafni
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Aric Cushing/ Ascent
Meridian Capital Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
6.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2015
Closed on
Apr 20, 2015
Sold by
Eagle Vista Equities Llc
Bought by
Winfree Courtney Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Shawn Salter
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$808,000
Premium/Discount to List
$58,100
7.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.33%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Barragan Ronald R and Vasquez Alice
Bought by
Eagle Vista Equities Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Barragan Ronald R
Bought by
Barragan Ronald R and Vasquez Alice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Murphy William W and Murphy Nancy C
Bought by
Barragan Ronald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,090
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1994
Sold by
Murphy William Warren and Murphy Nancy Cartwright
Bought by
Murphy William Warren and Murphy Nancy Cartwright

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
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 $1,684,000 Equity Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- Weinstock Manion A Law Corpora
Grant Deed -- Weinstock Manion
Deed -- Weinstock Manion
Grant Deed $1,220,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $808,000 Title 365
Trustee Deed $543,000 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed $179,500 Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Deed -- Gateway Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $771,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $627,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $0 Unknown
Previous Owner $415,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $353,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $204,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $183,090 VA
Previous Owner $117,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Sold $1,684,000 +5.3% $850 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 For Sale $1,599,000 +31.1% $807 / Sq Ft
07/24/2019 07/24/19 Sold $1,220,000 +6.1% $696 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2019 06/29/19 For Sale $1,150,000 +42.3% $656 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $808,000 +7.7% $408 / Sq Ft
03/25/2015 03/25/15 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2015 03/21/15 For Sale $749,900 -- $379 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $16,096 $1,684,000 $1,582,300 $101,700
2024 $16,096 $1,311,939 $1,048,533 $263,406
2023 $15,654 $1,282,435 $1,025,949 $256,486
2022 $14,922 $1,257,290 $1,005,833 $251,457
2021 $14,821 $1,232,638 $986,111 $246,527
2020 $14,889 $1,220,000 $976,000 $244,000
2019 $10,554 $870,530 $646,434 $224,096
2018 $10,460 $853,461 $633,759 $219,702
2016 $3,079 $246,941 $129,042 $117,899
2015 $3,035 $243,233 $127,104 $116,129
2014 -- $238,470 $124,615 $113,855
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR15059373

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5469-021-015