$1,890,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2023

4700 Sophia Ave Encino, CA 91436

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,925 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$982 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Lanai Road Elementary Rated A
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2023

Privacy in the middle of Encino! Luxury California living!
Private and secluded single-story home is tucked away up a private driveway,
just a stone's throw from Ventura Blvd. With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, this gem has an open floor plan with stunning, hardwood floors throughout. Designed for luxurious California living with great indoor-outdoor flow, surrounded by greenery this property is an entertainer’s delight!
Double glass designer doors from the great room, kitchen and primary bedroom open to the stone wrap-around deck with multiple areas for outdoor dining, relaxing at the fire pit and enjoying waterfall sounds from the sparkling pool and spa. There is even an outdoor TV and an outdoor poolside shower.
The Cooks kitchen with center island, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances has rich hardwood cabinets, a walk-in pantry, and wine refrigerator. Two bedrooms on one side of the house and the primary suite on the other side afford ultimate privacy. The Primary bath features a granite counter double-sink vanity, jetted tub and shower large enough for two, which has dual showerheads and a convenient seat.
A great condo alternative for empty nesters or family home located in the Lanai school district close to Ventura Boulevard shops and dining and convenient to the Westside, the 101/405, and canyons, this home checks all the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gilbert Spiegel

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01369282 Listed on: 09/27/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

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NONMEMBER MRML

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,925 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Spa Bath
  • Multiple Shower Heads

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Lanai Road Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Tax Tract Number 19516
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2284004039
  • $340 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,020

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2284004039
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1925.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Data
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: ground level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 981.82
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Bath, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Patio Open, Stone, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, 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, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified
  • Elementary School: Lanai Road
  • Elementary School: Lanai Road
  • Elementary School #2: LANROA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11121.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2553

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11121.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1397.05
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 19516
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 340.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Nov 6, 2023
Sold by
Barry And Helene Laufman Trust
Bought by
Ajemian Armen D and Ajemian Christine
Seller's Agent
Gilbert Spiegel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
NoEmail NoEmail
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$1,890,000
Views
133
Current Estimated Value
$2,271,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$381,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,512,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2015
Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Raskin Bernard I
Bought by
The Barry & Helene Laufman Trust
Seller's Agent
Stacee Passen
No Firm Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Gilbert Spiegel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,289,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2015
Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Dbj Tarzana Venture Llc
Bought by
Dbj Tarzana Venture Llc
Seller's Agent
Stacee Passen
No Firm Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Gilbert Spiegel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,289,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2015
Sold by
Dbj Tarzana Venture Llc
Bought by
Dbj Tarzana Venture Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Grossman Olive
Bought by
Dbj Tarzana Venture Llc
Seller's Agent
Susan Weidman
No Firm Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
Stacee Passen
No Firm Affiliation
List Price
$832,500
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,500
-6.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2006
Sold by
Grossman Paul and Grossman Olive
Bought by
Grossman Paul

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
Sold by
Grossman Olive
Bought by
Grossman Paul
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 $1,890,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $1,260,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $775,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Individual Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,517,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,517,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,512,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $822,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2023 11/15/23 Sold $1,890,000 0.0% $982 / Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $1,890,000 +50.0% $982 / Sq Ft
04/24/2015 04/24/15 Sold $1,260,000 -2.2% $655 / Sq Ft
04/11/2015 04/11/15 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2015 04/07/15 For Sale $1,289,000 +66.3% $670 / Sq Ft
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Sold $775,000 -6.9% $421 / Sq Ft
04/06/2014 04/06/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $832,500 -- $452 / 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 $23,020 $1,927,800 $1,639,854 $287,946
2024 $23,020 $1,890,000 $1,607,700 $282,300
2023 $17,719 $1,455,521 $1,053,059 $402,462
2022 $16,890 $1,426,982 $1,032,411 $394,571
2021 $16,685 $1,399,003 $1,012,168 $386,835
2019 $16,181 $1,357,510 $982,148 $375,362
2018 $16,079 $1,330,893 $962,891 $368,002
2016 $15,376 $1,279,214 $925,501 $353,713
2015 $9,636 $790,483 $632,387 $158,096
2014 -- $115,157 $48,180 $66,977
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR23177545

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2284-004-039