NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,131,000 - $1,314,442

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft
$611/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2023

Last sale price $1,195,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,759/month

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Parking
  • 4-minute walk to Cherry Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

Wow! Look at this HUGE price reduction for this beautifully-updated home at 4529 Walnut Avenue with OWNED solar panels! Take a look at this 4-bed, 3-bath single-level home with a great multi-generational floor plan and over 2,000 sq ft of beautifully-renovated living space. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of a desirable Bixby Highlands neighborhood, this home offers incredible curb appeal, easy-care yard with multiple patios, gorgeous landscaping & an automatic sprinkler system to keep it looking fabulous. This charmer has been updated with modern flair to create a home you are sure to love. Inside, the house has been updated to provide a warm, welcoming living space. Through the new front entry door, there is a living room with a custom-designed wood mantel fireplace. All dual-paned windows are equipped with louvered shutters & the newly refinished original hardwood floors throughout add sophistication with a nod to the past. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with custom, soft-close, two-tone color shaker cabinetry, contemporary tile backsplash, quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances. The open floor plan creates an effortless flow between the kitchen, dining area with a unique wood beam dome skylight & the adjacent family room with vaulted ceilings & a gorgeous tile fireplace. The showstopper, however, is the expansive main suite with a third fireplace, vaulted ceilings, custom gable windows, new waterproof vinyl flooring, a massive bookshelf, spacious en suite bath & a walk-in closet with organizers. Entertain your friends & family in style on any or all of the three outdoor patios. Perfect for multi-generational living, this home boasts a main bedroom suite with private entry & a junior bedroom suite, plus two more bedrooms & a third bath for them to share. Beautifully remodeled bathrooms, OWNED Solar, & a new upgraded HVAC system with a 4-ton condenser are features you're sure to appreciate. Other recent updates include fresh paint inside and out, new concrete garage flooring with built-in rebar, mini split AC installed in the main suite and new recessed and panel lighting. What's more, there is a long interlocking brick paver driveway for multiple cars or potential RV parking behind a drive-through gate. Conveniently located a short distance from Cherry Park & public tennis courts. This home is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity that you don't want to miss! You have a second chance, so take it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Brittingham

EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC. License #01446401 Listed on: 07/29/2023

EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC.

Co-Listed By

Mike Brittingham

EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC. License #01861298

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorie Domingo

Real Broker License #01928464

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1944 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,904 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Cabinet Doors

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Private Water Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Hughes Middle School
  • Polytechnic High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bixby Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 161
  • Tax Tract Number 12023
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7136022005
  • $469 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1944 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: OWNED Solar System
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bixby Highlands (BXH)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBR1N
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7136022005
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2032.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 588.09
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Satellite Dish
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway - Brick, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, RV Access/Parking, RV Gated, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Range Hood
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • High School: Polytechnic
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hughes
  • Elementary School #2: LONGFE
  • High School2: POLYTE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5904.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1355

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5904.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5715.04
  • Tax Lot: 161
  • Tax Tract Number: 12023
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 469.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2023
Closed on
Nov 28, 2023
Sold by
Tran Jimmy
Bought by
Kelsey John G and Zavala Laura Esmeralda
Seller's Agent
Michelle Brittingham
EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC.
Buyer's Agent
Lorie Domingo
Real Broker
List Price
$1,270,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5.91%
Views
2190
Current Estimated Value
$1,241,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,111
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%
Original Mortgage
$1,015,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,007,708
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$233,403

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Pham Anh
Bought by
Tran Jimmy
Seller's Agent
Ron Arriola
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Ron Arriola
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
8.36%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
52.47%
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Black Thomas
Bought by
Tran Jimmy
Seller's Agent
Ron Arriola
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Ron Arriola
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
8.36%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2017
Sold by
Black Thomas E
Bought by
Black Thomas and Cam Leah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,500
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2014
Sold by
Black Thomas
Bought by
Black Thomas E and Thomas E Black Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Mallory Charles
Bought by
Black Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2000
Sold by
Mallory Charles
Bought by
Mallory Charles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1994
Sold by
Roberts Chester Wayne
Bought by
Roberts April

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,900
Interest Rate
8.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1994
Sold by
Sullivan Thomas N
Bought by
Mallory Charles and Roberts April

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,900
Interest Rate
8.54%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kelsey John G $1,195,000 Old Republic Title
Tran Jimmy -- Old Republic Title Company
Tran Jimmy $920,000 Old Republic Title Company
Black Thomas -- Title 365
Black Thomas E -- None Available
Black Thomas $395,000 First American
Mallory Charles -- --
Roberts April -- South Coast Title
Mallory Charles $211,000 South Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kelsey John G $1,015,750
Previous Owner Tran Jimmy $552,000
Previous Owner Black Thomas $417,500
Previous Owner Black Thomas $316,000
Previous Owner Mallory Charles $189,900
Closed Black Thomas $79,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Sold $1,195,000 0.0% $588 / Sq Ft
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Price Changed $1,195,000 -4.4% $588 / Sq Ft
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Price Changed $1,250,000 -1.6% $615 / Sq Ft
07/29/2023 07/29/23 For Sale $1,270,000 +38.0% $625 / Sq Ft
04/21/2023 04/21/23 Sold $920,000 +8.4% $453 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $849,000 -- $418 / 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 $15,310 $1,218,900 $758,778 $460,122
2024 $15,310 $1,195,000 $743,900 $451,100
2023 $7,896 $602,910 $423,360 $179,550
2022 $7,415 $591,089 $415,059 $176,030
2021 $7,264 $579,500 $406,921 $172,579
2019 $7,159 $562,313 $394,852 $167,461
2018 $6,901 $551,288 $387,110 $164,178
2016 $6,340 $529,882 $372,079 $157,803
2015 $6,084 $521,924 $366,491 $155,433
2014 $6,039 $511,701 $359,312 $152,389
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: EV23139326

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7136-022-005