$1,774,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2020

520 N Sierra Bonita Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036

Melrose Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,391 Sq Ft
5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,275 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2020

Just minutes from Melrose and Beverly Blvds popular shops and eateries, this exquisitely modernized Spanish home is sure to make you fall in love from the moment you enter. Through the front door, you will be greeted by a charming open-concept floor plan with original arched walls, creating the perfect flow for quintessential California living and entertaining. The cook's kitchen is equipped with a fireclay sink, Bertazzoni range, stainless steel appliances and French doors that open to the pristinely landscaped backyard. The ample sized master suite features custom-designed California Closets, French doors opening onto the serene pool and spa, and a beautiful, bright bathroom. The garage has been designed as a home office and is also perfect for a home gym. This home has been remodeled using refined, high-end finishes, including wire brushed white oak floors, handmade Heath Ceramic tiles, Farrow & Ball paint and mobile app controls for heating/cooling, security system and pool/spa.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Pinckert Tierney

Compass License #01202037 Listed on: 09/16/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Valentin Ramos

Sotheby's International Realty License #01272006

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x130
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,391 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5526-026-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,793

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1391
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1194
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x130
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Number Of Photos: 22
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Closet, Inside, Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Ceiling Fan, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Stackable W/D Hookup
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1185.48

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio: Deck(s)
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Heated, Pool Cover
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Drip System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5526-026-017
  • Lot Size Area: 5200

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Luigi Picarazzi Trust and Picarazzi Luigi
Bought by
520 N Sierra Bonita Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,083,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Picarazzi Luigi
Bought by
Picarazzi Luigi
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Pinckert Tierney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Valentin Ramos
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,774,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
7.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Silk Mark and Silk Carla Fawn
Bought by
Picarazzi Luigi
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Pinckert Tierney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Valentin Ramos
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,774,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
7.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,220,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2014
Sold by
Brylawski Michael
Bought by
Silk Mark and Silk Carla Fawn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$817,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2012
Sold by
Brylawski Stacy Feinberg and Brylaswki Stacy
Bought by
Brylawski Michael and Brylawski Stacy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2012
Sold by
Feinberg Barry
Bought by
Brylawski Michael and Brylawski Stacy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2011
Sold by
Brylawski Stacy Feinberg and Feinberg Stacy E
Bought by
Brylawski Michael and Brylawski Stacy Feinberg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,850
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Fruman Shana R
Bought by
Feinberg Stacy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Apodaca Sebastian
Bought by
Fruman Shana R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Bailey Christopher Ian
Bought by
Fruman Shana R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1994
Sold by
Apodaca Sebastian and Streat Jillian
Bought by
Apodaca Sebastian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
8.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1994
Sold by
State Street Bank & Trust Co
Bought by
Apodaca Sebastian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1993
Sold by
T D Service Company
Bought by
State Street Bank & Trust Company and Ryland Mtg Company
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,774,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,090,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $455,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Gateway Title
Corporate Deed $225,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $280,988 Benefit Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $896,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $907,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $817,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $491,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $245,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $213,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Sold $1,774,000 +7.6% $1,275 / Sq Ft
09/26/2020 09/26/20 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $1,185 / 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 $22,793 $1,920,231 $1,536,186 $384,045
2024 $22,793 $1,882,580 $1,506,065 $376,515
2023 $22,349 $1,845,668 $1,476,535 $369,133
2022 $21,303 $1,809,480 $1,447,584 $361,896
2021 $21,130 $1,774,000 $1,419,200 $354,800
2020 $15,453 $1,271,327 $977,418 $293,909
2019 $14,834 $1,197,814 $958,253 $239,561
2018 $14,159 $1,174,328 $939,464 $234,864
2016 $13,546 $1,128,730 $902,985 $225,745
2015 $13,345 $1,111,777 $889,422 $222,355
2014 $11,275 $909,668 $727,736 $181,932
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-633120

The MLS

APN: 5526-026-017