$4,390,000
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,171 Sq Ft
4,802 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 16, 2026

$1,384 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • City View
  • Venice High School Rated A
  • Gated Parking
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2026

A modern masterpiece reimagined by designer Leanne Ford, 518 Sunset Ave is a stunning blend of light, texture, and intention. This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom property includes a main residence and a two-story guest house, perfectly harmonized for elegant living. Step inside to soaring 14-foot ceilings, wide-plank white oak floors, and sunlight streaming through skylights and accent windows. The kitchen features Gaggenau appliances and marble and concrete countertops, while Fleetwood doors open to a private oasis with a heated saltwater pool and spa.The guest house mirrors the home's refined design, offering a skylit great room, kitchenette, bathroom, and an upstairs en-suite bedroom. At 518 Sunset Ave, every detail feels like a work of art.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Braun

Compass License #01362342 Listed on: 02/04/2026

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

ELIZABETH Morell

Compass License #01947077

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 4,802 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Gated Home
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 3,171 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Tile
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4240-014-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

4,802 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Architectural
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 3171
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1102
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x120
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Terrazzo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 2
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area, Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Equipment: Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1403.34

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Balcony, Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Patio: Patio Open, Deck(s), Balcony
  • Pool Description: Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground, Tile
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground, Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Gated, Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central, Radiant
  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4240-014-011
  • Lot Size Area: 4802

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2026
Closed on
Feb 18, 2026
Sold by
Axel Studio Llc
Bought by
Studiosunset Living Trust and Martin
Seller's Agent
Diana Braun
Compass
Buyer's Agent
ELIZABETH Morell
Compass
List Price
$4,450,000
Sold Price
$4,390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-1.35%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Sunset Exchange Llc
Bought by
Axel Studio Llc
Seller's Agent
Diana Braun
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Diana Braun
Compass
List Price
$4,590,000
Sold Price
$4,442,916
Premium/Discount to List
-$147,084
-3.2%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.75%
Original Mortgage
$3,332,188
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2002
Sold by
Gale Celia
Bought by
Gale David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1995
Sold by
Gale David
Bought by
Gale David and Gale Celia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
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 $4,390,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $4,443,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title
Gift Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $3,332,188 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $69,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Sold $4,390,000 -1.3% $1,384 / Sq Ft
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Sale $4,450,000 +0.2% $1,403 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $4,442,916 0.0% $1,401 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Off Market $4,442,916 -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $4,590,000 +128.4% $1,447 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $2,010,000 +19.1% $1,406 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2021 05/01/21 For Sale $1,688,000 -- $1,180 / 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 $25,369 $2,793,026 $1,706,422 $1,086,604
2024 $25,369 $2,091,203 $1,672,963 $418,240
2023 $24,875 $2,050,200 $1,640,160 $410,040
2022 $23,711 $2,050,200 $1,640,160 $410,040
2021 $3,916 $323,762 $127,841 $195,921
2020 $3,952 $320,444 $126,531 $193,913
2019 $3,875 $314,161 $124,050 $190,111
2018 $3,796 $308,002 $121,618 $186,384
2016 $3,620 $296,045 $116,897 $179,148
2015 $3,567 $291,600 $115,142 $176,458
2014 $3,586 $285,889 $112,887 $173,002
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 26646945

The MLS

APN: 4240-014-011

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