$299,000

Estimated payment $2,309/month

Total Views 2,004
-- Bed
1 Bath
381 Sq Ft
$785 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 5-minute walk to Wilshire/Normandie Station
  • 1.69 Acre Lot
  • UCLA Community School Rated A-
  • Heated Spa
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Welcome to 525 South Ardmore Avenue #257, a stylish and efficiently designed studio condo nestled in the vibrant heart of Koreatown. Offering 381 square feet of well-utilized living space, this bright and inviting unit is perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking a low-maintenance urban lifestyle. The open layout provides a flexible living area with ample natural light and a full bathroom, all within a secure, well-maintained community.
Residents enjoy a host of desirable amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool ideal for relaxing or unwinding on warm Los Angeles days, and a fully equipped exercise room for maintaining an active lifestyle—all without ever leaving the building. Located in one of LA’s most dynamic neighborhoods, you’re just moments away from Koreatown’s renowned restaurants, cafes, markets, nightlife, and public transportation, making this a prime location for both convenience and culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of the city in a community that truly has it all.

Listing Agent

Sunny Narang

Real Brokerage Technologies Inc Brokerage Phone: 805-636-1024 License #01966332 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Choy Jimenez

Real Brokerage Technologies Brokerage Phone: 805-636-1024 License #02191579

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $338 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 381 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 23356
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5503024130

Community Details

Overview

  • 175 Units
  • Park Villas HOA, Phone Number (213) 465-4858
  • Apple Tree Mgmt HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,774

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$338 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR4
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5503024130
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 381.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 784.78
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Subterranean
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub, Sauna, Picnic Area, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Storage, Maintenance Grounds, Call for Rules, Management, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 338.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Park Villas HOA
  • Phone: (213) 465-4858
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Apple Tree MGMT

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 73535.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6881

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 73535.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 175
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 2118.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 23356

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $3,774 $285,600 $102,000 $183,600
2023 $2,496 $202,148 $69,307 $132,841
2022 $1,984 $164,024 $36,960 $127,064
2021 $1,956 $160,809 $36,236 $124,573
2019 $1,898 $156,041 $35,162 $120,879
2018 $1,891 $152,982 $34,473 $118,509
2016 $1,808 $147,044 $33,136 $113,908
2015 $1,782 $144,836 $32,639 $112,197
2014 $1,291 $100,453 $51,834 $48,619
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $785 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $280,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $142,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $100,001 Old Republic Title Co La
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $89,500 Ticor Title Company
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $88,310 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR25148330

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5503-024-130