NOT LISTED FOR SALE

445 N Martel Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036

Melrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,462,000 - $3,373,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,061 Sq Ft
$921/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2016

Last sale price $1,800,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,767/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • City View
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2016

Welcome Home! Situated in the heart of the most sought after neighborhood, close to The Grove and the Beverly Center, this coveted and sprawling open floor plan offers sun drenched living throughout. Built from the ground up in 2001, this exquisite architecturally designed three bedroom plus three bathroom home boasts 20 foot vaulted height ceilings, dramatic skylights, walls of windows, wood-floors, LED lights, a two car garage, formal dining area plus a grand opened living-room with French-doors which opens to a charming private backyard. The chef's kitchen features Bosch appliances, two separate sinks / dishwashers / ovens and a built-in glass front side-by-side refrigerator with porcelain tile counter-tops throughout. The large master-bedroom steps out to a lush green backyard and has an enormous walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a spacious en-suit master-bathroom. All this in the hottest location in town makes this perfect place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Rauh

Rodeo Realty License #01921015 Listed on: 08/24/2016

Rodeo Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Basya Gradon

Compass License #01893478

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,927

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Interior Spaces

  • 3,061 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub
  • Powder Room
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5526-033-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,927

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Living Area: 3061
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Number Of Photos: 11
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-Ins, Cooktop - Gas, Double Oven, Range Hood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Dressing Area, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Granite, Linen Closet, Powder Room, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Sunken Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Pantry, Skylight(s), Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Ice Maker, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 587.72

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: French Doors
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: 24 Hour, Prewired for alarm system

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5526-033-006
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Wolmark Aaron and Schleider Sara
Bought by
Wolmark Aaron and Schleider Sara
Current Estimated Value
$2,818,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$962,713
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,013,406

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2016
Closed on
Sep 23, 2016
Sold by
Spiegel Gary David
Bought by
Wolmark Aaron and Schleider Sara
Seller's Agent
Debbie Rauh
Rodeo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Basya Gradon
Compass
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Spiegel Iris Lynn
Bought by
Spiegel Gary David and Spiegel Iris Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2008
Sold by
Saunders Norma Breslaw
Bought by
Saunders Norma Breslaw

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,145,000
Interest Rate
4.59%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2006
Sold by
Saunders Norma Breslaw
Bought by
Saunders Norma Breslaw and Norma Breslaw Saunders Revocable Family

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,702,800
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Saunders Norma Breslaw
Bought by
Saunders Norma Breslaw and Norma Breslaw Saunders Revocable Family

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Sold by
Bitterman Lori A
Bought by
Saunders Norma Breslaw and The Norma Breslaw Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1997
Sold by
Goodrich Michael M
Bought by
Bitterman Lori A and Francis Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
7.43%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Shanks Stephen C
Bought by
Goodrich Michael M and Goodrich Shari E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1996
Sold by
Shanks Helena L
Bought by
Shanks Helena and Shanks Stephen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,700
Interest Rate
3.95%
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
Wolmark Aaron -- Fidelity National Title
Wolmark Aaron $1,800,000 Old Republic Title Company
Spiegel Gary David -- Old Republic Title Company
Spiegel Iris Lynn -- Old Republic Title Company
Saunders Norma Breslaw -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Saunders Norma Breslaw -- Alliance Title Company
Saunders Norma Breslaw -- --
Saunders Norma Breslaw -- --
Saunders Norma Breslaw $455,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Bitterman Lori A $280,000 First American Title Ins Co
Goodrich Michael M $185,000 First American Title
Shanks Helena -- First American Title
Shanks Stephen C -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wolmark Aaron $159,023
Open Wolmark Aaron $1,050,000
Previous Owner Wolmark Aaron $1,150,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $2,145,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $2,025,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $1,702,800
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $354,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $199,950
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $50,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norman Breslaw $50,000
Previous Owner Saunders Norma Breslaw $300,000
Previous Owner Bitterman Lori A $296,000
Previous Owner Bitterman Lori A $42,000
Previous Owner Bitterman Lori A $224,000
Previous Owner Goodrich Michael M $148,000
Previous Owner Shanks Helena $81,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $1,800,000 +0.1% $588 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2016 08/24/16 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $588 / 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 $28,927 $2,426,745 $1,872,419 $554,326
2024 $28,927 $2,379,162 $1,835,705 $543,457
2023 $28,448 $2,332,512 $1,799,711 $532,801
2022 $23,413 $1,968,559 $1,574,849 $393,710
2021 $23,124 $1,929,961 $1,543,970 $385,991
2019 $22,430 $1,872,720 $1,498,176 $374,544
2018 $22,279 $1,836,000 $1,468,800 $367,200
2016 $10,706 $882,315 $566,432 $315,883
2015 $10,549 $869,063 $557,924 $311,139
2014 $10,586 $852,041 $546,996 $305,045
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie Rauh

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Debbie Rauh

    Rodeo Realty

    (310) 882-3738

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Debbie Rauh
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  • Basya Gradon

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Basya Gradon

    Compass

    (323) 447-7331

    13 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Basya Gradon
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 16-156308

The MLS

APN: 5526-033-006

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90036 Melrose

445 N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 445 N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 since 24 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,818,327, approximately $920 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 445 N Martel Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Laurel Elementary, Fairfax High School, and Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn / Torath Em.

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