5181 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027
Los Feliz NeighborhoodEstimated payment $12,536/month
Highlights
- Gated Parking
- City Lights View
- Wood Flooring
- John Marshall Senior High Rated A
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Spanish Architecture
About This Home
Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00941825 Listed on: 04/25/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,229
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 7,838 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned LARE9
Property Views
- City Lights
- Trees
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,285 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Basement
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Parking
- 4 Car Attached Garage
- Carport
- Gated Parking
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Property is located within a water district
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5589-007-015
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $16,229 | $1,348,438 | $1,078,754 | $269,684 |
| 2024 | $16,229 | $1,321,999 | $1,057,602 | $264,397 |
| 2023 | $15,914 | $1,296,078 | $1,036,865 | $259,213 |
| 2022 | $15,172 | $1,270,666 | $1,016,535 | $254,131 |
| 2021 | $14,985 | $1,245,752 | $996,603 | $249,149 |
| 2019 | $14,536 | $1,208,805 | $967,045 | $241,760 |
| 2018 | $14,490 | $1,185,104 | $948,084 | $237,020 |
| 2016 | $13,854 | $1,139,087 | $911,270 | $227,817 |
| 2015 | $13,651 | $1,121,977 | $897,582 | $224,395 |
| 2014 | $13,695 | $1,100,000 | $880,000 | $220,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | For Sale | $2,099,000 | +90.8% | $919 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2013 09/20/13 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -2.2% | $481 / Sq Ft |
| 08/15/2013 08/15/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/10/2013 08/10/13 | Price Changed | $1,125,000 | -8.2% | $492 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2013 07/14/13 | Price Changed | $1,225,000 | -1.9% | $536 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2013 06/06/13 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | -- | $547 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title La | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,100,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,199,000 | Fidelity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $711,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Gift Deed | -- | Equity Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Equity Title | |
| Grant Deed | $295,000 | Equity Title | |
| Grant Deed | $325,000 | Equity Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $551,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $596,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $605,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $614,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $620,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $622,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $625,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $712,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $729,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $899,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $648,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $568,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $70,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $71,000 | No Value Available |
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25530385
APN: 5589-007-015
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