$865,000
SOLD FEB 16, 2018

4955 Stern Ave Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,215 Sq Ft
6,699 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$712 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Chandler Elementary Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2019

Adorable & charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home located in highly coveted Fashion Square Neighborhood of Sherman Oaks! Great curb appeal has you at hello w shutters and quaint front porch entry. Beautiful hardwood floors, picture windows, a gorgeous stone fireplace and view of the pool and yard greet you upon entry. A gleaming white kitchen, with beautiful white wood cabinets and new designer counter tops and adjacent full bath and laundry space flow to the yard. Three decent sized bedrooms share a full hall bath with one of them accessing the yard as well. Beautifully re-done swimmers pool, sitting area, romantic outdoor dining area and a detached 2 car garage (check out the current accessory dwelling use ordinance and consider the garage as a pool house or separate living space?) complete the wonderful backyard. Great shopping, dining and entertainment just a stone's throw away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Taylor

Compass License #01369255 Listed on: 12/05/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Barnard

License #01915236

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,147

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,699 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,215 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2269-019-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,147

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1215
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Number Of Photos: 17
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 698.77

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage, Garage - 2 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2269-019-002
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6699

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Ostfeld Levi
Bought by
Levi Ostfeld Trust and Ostfeld
Current Estimated Value
$2,651,874

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2022
Sold by
Anthony Dela Rosa
Bought by
Ostfeld Levi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,040,000
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Investors Experts Inc
Bought by
Rosa Anthony De La
Seller's Agent
Stephen Pannesco
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,749,000
Sold Price
$1,749,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Alonso Jorge
Bought by
Investor Experts Inc
Seller's Agent
Alan Taylor
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Barnard
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67.82%
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2013
Sold by
Alonso Jorge
Bought by
Alonso Jorge and Morales Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1996
Sold by
Krug Barbara L
Bought by
Alonso Jorge and Morales Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
8.32%
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 -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,550,000 First American Title Company O
Grant Deed $1,749,000 Lawyers Title Co
Grant Deed $865,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $237,500 American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,163,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $780,000 Construction
Previous Owner $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $326,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $270,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2019 06/27/19 Sold $1,749,000 0.0% $698 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 For Sale $1,749,000 +102.2% $698 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Sold $865,000 +1.9% $712 / Sq Ft
01/18/2018 01/18/18 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2017 12/05/17 For Sale $849,000 -- $699 / 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 $32,147 $2,706,105 $1,623,673 $1,082,432
2024 $32,147 $2,653,045 $1,591,837 $1,061,208
2023 $31,516 $2,601,025 $1,560,625 $1,040,400
2022 $21,740 $1,838,509 $1,103,736 $734,773
2021 $21,479 $1,802,461 $1,082,095 $720,366
2020 $21,702 $1,783,980 $1,071,000 $712,980
2019 $1,034 $1,011,800 $705,840 $305,960
2018 $4,226 $339,937 $178,342 $161,595
2016 $4,033 $326,739 $171,418 $155,321
2015 $3,975 $321,832 $168,844 $152,988
2014 $3,995 $315,529 $165,537 $149,992
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 17-294120

The MLS

APN: 2269-019-002