NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4430 Portola Ave Los Angeles, CA 90032

El Sereno Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $812,000 - $1,126,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
952 Sq Ft
$1,024/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2022

Last sale price $905,000 $951 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,082/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • City Lights View
  • Deck
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Guardia Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

Welcome to this beautiful original craftsman home nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the great city of El Sereno. Portola Ave is an entertainer's dream offering indoor / outdoor living at its best. Step into design that preserves the beauty of the original features such as the hardwood floors and an extra bonus room**** . An intimate living room invites guests to relax with custom french doors that open wide. Guest can gaze back toward the magical spa oasis and incredible backyard views. A bright and open kitchen shows off the stunning backyard right from your kitchen sink. The breath-taking and peaceful zen patio offering abundant room for parties, spa-side fun, and sun salutations. Enjoy twilight entertaining under the stars and lights or a morning coffee beneath the private gazebo. This backyard is a MUST SEE and experience in person, no backyard compares in this city! One of a kind gem. With a car-garage tucked away and a gated driveway , gorgeous landscaping across the property, fresh paint inside and NEW ROOF , this beauty will welcome you home singing love songs. See you there!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nataly Terriquez

WGRES Inc. License #02017786 Listed on: 01/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Nataly Terriquez

WGRES Inc. License #02017786 Listed on: 01/20/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 6,348 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Skyline

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 952 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Located Outside

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Spa Fenced
  • No Permits For Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5307-021-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,462

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: *Open house 01/22 12pm-4pm & 01/23 12pm-4pm * Scheduled private showings with LA1 after open house if need be. Offers due Tuesday, January 25th 6pm sharp.
  • Entry Location: Main Level
  • Exclusions: Swing set located in the backyard. Elephant statue located in the backyard. Not all pot's will be with sale. Will specify as offers come in *
  • Living Area: 952
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1457
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Family Room
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 950.63

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Balcony, Barbecue Private, French Doors, Energy Efficient
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Cabana
  • Fence: Chain Link
  • Patio: Balcony, Covered Porch, Deck(s), Living Room Balcony
  • Pool Description: No Permits, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: No Permits, Fenced, Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Pond, Skyline
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Attached, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Wall
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5307-021-019
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Area: 6348

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2006
Sold by
Ortiz Sylvia Lopez
Bought by
Ortiz Sylvia Lopez
Current Estimated Value
$974,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Guzman Abel
Bought by
Lopez Ortiz Sylvia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Jacoby Alexander
Bought by
Guzman Abel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2003
Sold by
Denny Mildred C
Bought by
Jacoby Alexander

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Ortiz Sylvia Lopez -- None Available
Lopez Ortiz Sylvia -- --
Guzman Abel $235,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Jacoby Alexander $165,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Guzman Abel $188,000
Previous Owner Jacoby Alexander $132,000
Closed Jacoby Alexander $33,000
Closed Guzman Abel $35,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $905,000 0.0% $951 / Sq Ft
02/17/2022 02/17/22 Price Changed $905,000 +11.0% $951 / Sq Ft
02/09/2022 02/09/22 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2022 01/20/22 For Sale $815,000 -- $856 / 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 $11,462 $960,391 $768,313 $192,078
2024 $11,462 $941,561 $753,249 $188,312
2023 $11,321 $923,100 $738,480 $184,620
2022 $5,521 $459,715 $394,049 $65,666
2021 $5,452 $450,702 $386,323 $64,379
2019 $5,288 $437,335 $374,865 $62,470
2018 $5,230 $428,761 $367,515 $61,246
2016 $4,996 $412,114 $353,245 $58,869
2015 $4,637 $382,000 $327,700 $54,300
2014 $3,881 $310,800 $266,600 $44,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nataly Terriquez

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Nataly Terriquez

    WGRES Inc.

    (323) 365-4382

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Nataly Terriquez
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-120207

The MLS

APN: 5307-021-019

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90032 El Sereno

4430 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA

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