$828,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,936 Sq Ft
8,530 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$428 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Retro-chic details galore in this spacious and private 1968 Mid-Century fixer with pretty hillside views from the front of the house and rear garden terrace, nestled in the hills of El Sereno. This property offers opportunity for buyers looking to customize their dream home or investors seeking their next project. There is a formal entry with direct garage access at street level. Up one flight, the living and kitchen area is open and light, features decorative rock fireplace. Powder room, plus laundry room, plus bonus/storage room. Up another flight are four bedrooms and a spacious, pink-tiled bathroom with stylish vintage chandeliers, dual vanity, cast-iron tub and separate shower. Off the back of the top floor, the backyard includes a large flat covered patio great for entertaining and terraced yard with gazebo perfect for gardening or relaxing with a nice view. Located minutes from Cal State LA, Ascot Hills Park, and major freeways (10, 710, and 5), this home offers the perfect balance of city convenience and neighborhood charm. With a little love, this home could really shine! Stamped plans for renovation available upon request.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Smith

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02081099 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Melissa Ellis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01905986

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy Lim

Real Brokerage Technologies License #02040293

Real Brokerage Technologies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 8,530 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x244
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,936 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5213-035-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,548

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Retro-chic details galore in this spacious and private 1968 Mid-Century fixer with pretty hillside views from the front of the house and rear garden terrace, nestled in the hills of El Sereno. This property offers opportunity for buyers looking to customize their dream home or investors seeking their next project. There is a formal entry with direct garage access at street level. Up one flight, the living area is open and light, features decorative rock fireplace. Powder room, plus laundry room, plus bonus/storage room. Up another flight are four bedrooms and a spacious, pink-tiled bathroom with stylish vintage chandeliers, dual vanity, cast-iron tub and separate shower. Off the back of the top floor, the backyard includes a large flat covered patio great for entertaining and terraced yard with gazebo perfect for gardening or relaxing with a nice view.
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 1936
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1958
  • Lot Dimensions: 35x244
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Number Of Photos: 32
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Room, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Ceiling Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 464.36

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Attached
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5213-035-013
  • Lot Size Area: 8530

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2021
Sold by
Kaufman Elaine L and Kaufman Toby
Bought by
Kaufman Benjamin Ray Popham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,000
Outstanding Balance
$347,760
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$666,404

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2021
Sold by
Kaufman Benjamin Ray Popham
Bought by
Kaufman Elaine L and Kaufman Toby R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,000
Outstanding Balance
$347,760
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$666,404

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2017
Closed on
Oct 31, 2017
Sold by
Hernandez Carlos Ortiz
Bought by
Kaufman Benjamin Ray Popham
Seller's Agent
Meg Middleman
Century 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Susan Blau
Keller Williams Studio City
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$614,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,000
6.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$407,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1997
Sold by
Hernandez Carlos
Bought by
Hernandez Carlos and Carlos Hernandez Trust
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Provident Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Provident Title
Grant Deed $614,000 Orange Coast Title Co Socal
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $386,000 New Conventional
Closed $407,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $828,000 -7.9% $428 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $899,000 +46.4% $464 / Sq Ft
11/29/2017 11/29/17 Sold $614,000 +6.8% $317 / Sq Ft
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2017 10/04/17 For Sale $575,000 -- $297 / 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 $8,548 $698,620 $558,898 $139,722
2024 $8,548 $684,923 $547,940 $136,983
2023 $8,385 $671,495 $537,197 $134,298
2022 $7,998 $658,329 $526,664 $131,665
2021 $7,895 $645,422 $516,338 $129,084
2020 $7,973 $638,805 $511,044 $127,761
2019 $7,661 $626,280 $501,024 $125,256
2018 $7,598 $614,000 $491,200 $122,800
2017 $1,051 $74,093 $14,758 $59,335
2016 $1,004 $72,641 $14,469 $58,172
2015 $992 $71,551 $14,252 $57,299
2014 $1,004 $70,150 $13,973 $56,177
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25544183

The MLS

APN: 5213-035-013