$480,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

505 S Lorena St Los Angeles, CA 90063

2 Beds
2 Baths
774 Sq Ft
3,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$620 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High Rated A-
  • Private Yard
  • Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2025

Why Rent When You Can Own in the beautiful City of Los Angeles. Step into the world of homeownership with this charming Craftsman-style gem in the heart of Boyle Heights! Offering **2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths**, and a spacious layout. Inside, you'll find tile flooring throughout, a generous kitchen with ample cabinetry, and a separate dining room ideal for dinners with friends and family. This is your chance to stop renting and start building equity! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—schedule your showing today! Please note, parking is available on the street—ideal for those who enjoy a simpler lifestyle or use public transit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

IRENE LOPEZ

HomeLife Platinum Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-705-5547 License #01126918 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

IRENE LOPEZ

HomeLife Platinum Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-705-5547 License #01126918 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,162

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 774 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Ceramic Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5186008003
  • $182 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,162

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: hood, shed
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LARD1.5
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5186008003
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 774.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 620.16
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Basement, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Basement: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Appliances: Range Hood
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3750.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0861

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3750.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 2041.20
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: Kenyon
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 182.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Aug 2, 2025
Sold by
Ochoa Jean
Bought by
Portugal Eberto and Delsalazar Joann Del
Seller's Agent
IRENE LOPEZ
HomeLife Platinum Realty
Buyer's Agent
IRENE LOPEZ
HomeLife Platinum Realty
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.88%
Views
99

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
64.54%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,027

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2021
Closed on
Jun 9, 2021
Sold by
Luna Mada
Bought by
Ochoa Jean
Seller's Agent
Carmen Castillo
Keller Williams R. E. Services
Buyer's Agent
MANUEL AMAYA
Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$391,773
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2003
Sold by
Sethman Albert
Bought by
Luna Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,500
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2003
Sold by
Sethman Mikki Lynne
Bought by
Sethman Albert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2003
Sold by
Martinez Antonio J and Martinez Odilia O
Bought by
Sethman Albert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1998
Sold by
Aguilar Elizabeth and Aguilar Efrain
Bought by
Martinez Antonio J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,608
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1998
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Aguilar Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1997
Sold by
Sandoval Lorraine O and Rodriguez Peter V
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1991
Sold by
Lea Daniel F and Lea Lorraine O
Bought by
Salcido Blanca
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $480,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $399,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $185,000 United Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $128,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $105,000 Orange Coast Title
Gift Deed -- Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $62,000 Chicago Title Co
Trustee Deed $60,437 Chicago Title Co
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $391,773 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $102,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $104,608 FHA
Closed $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $480,000 -5.9% $620 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $510,000 +27.8% $659 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $399,000 0.0% $516 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 For Sale $399,000 -- $516 / 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 $5,162 $423,419 $338,736 $84,683
2024 $5,162 $415,118 $332,095 $83,023
2023 $5,064 $406,980 $325,584 $81,396
2022 $4,828 $399,000 $319,200 $79,800
2021 $2,945 $242,986 $193,212 $49,774
2020 $2,971 $240,495 $191,231 $49,264
2019 $2,855 $235,781 $187,482 $48,299
2018 $2,822 $231,158 $183,806 $47,352
2016 $2,690 $222,183 $176,669 $45,514
2015 $2,651 $218,847 $174,016 $44,831
2014 $2,665 $214,561 $170,608 $43,953
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV25077925

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5186-008-003