NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5159 Veronica St Los Angeles, CA 90008

Baldwin Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,775,000 - $2,353,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
3,051 Sq Ft
$682/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2014

Last sale price $784,999 $257 Per Sq Ft

Est. 160% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,798 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2014

Baldwin Vista View Home!!! This beautiful home has a view from almost every room. Beyond the custom door is over 3000 sqft of living space. Large dining room with bay window and bench seat. Family/living area has fireplace, ceiling mounted speakers and wet bar. Sun room with ceiling fans and views. Both bedrooms are large with ceiling fans. Crown moldings, recessed lighting, central heat, solar panels, copper plumbing, new double paned windows, and peg & groove wood floors throughout most of this home. Relax in the tranquil backyard with lush greenery, water fountain and multiple fruit trees. This is a true entertaining home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Jackson - Probate\Trust Specialist

Compass License #01363276 Listed on: 01/14/2014

Compass

Co-Listed By

Johnny Hayes

Compass License #01897908

Last Buyer's Agent

David Philp

Kensington Realty License #00929960

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,943 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,051 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5029-024-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

7,943 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 3051
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 262.21

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: City, City Lights, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5029-024-020
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7943

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2016
Sold by
Caruso John C
Bought by
Caruso John C and Matranga Vera
Current Estimated Value
$2,039,567

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$427,408
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,654,401

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2014
Closed on
Mar 18, 2014
Sold by
Matranga Vera
Bought by
Caruso John C
Seller's Agent
Ron Jackson - Probate\Trust Specialist
Compass
Buyer's Agent
David Philp
Kensington Realty
List Price
$799,999
Sold Price
$784,999
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-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
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2014
Sold by
Andrews Martha and Martha Andrews Revocable Trust
Bought by
Caruso John C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2007
Sold by
Andrews Martha and Lewis Allen
Bought by
Martha Andrews Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2002
Sold by
Wills Rebecca Enola
Bought by
Andrews Martha and Lewis Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Caruso John C -- Lawyers Title
Caruso John C -- Equity Title Los Angeles
Caruso John C $785,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Martha Andrews Revocable Trust -- None Available
Andrews Martha $455,000 South Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Caruso John C $540,000
Previous Owner Caruso John C $470,000
Previous Owner Andrews Martha $364,000
Closed Andrews Martha $91,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 Sold $784,999 -1.9% $257 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2014 01/14/14 For Sale $799,999 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $11,824 $962,293 $594,661 $367,632
2024 $11,824 $943,425 $583,001 $360,424
2023 $11,603 $924,927 $571,570 $353,357
2022 $11,076 $906,792 $560,363 $346,429
2021 $10,928 $889,013 $549,376 $339,637
2019 $10,607 $862,646 $533,082 $329,564
2018 $10,464 $845,732 $522,630 $323,102
2016 $9,992 $812,893 $502,337 $310,556
2015 $9,847 $800,684 $494,792 $305,892
2014 $6,783 $537,567 $343,453 $194,114
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Johnny Hayes

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Johnny Hayes

    Compass

    (310) 210-5200

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Johnny Hayes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    David Philp

    Kensington Realty

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-729671

The MLS

APN: 5029-024-020

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90008 Baldwin Hills

5159 Veronica St, Los Angeles, CA

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