Seller's Agent in 2024
Mona Akhlaghi
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
(424) 522-2166
2 in this area
12 Total Sales
5339 Smiley Dr Los Angeles, CA 90016
West Adams NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,081,000 - $1,180,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,276
Sq Ft
$876/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- No HOA
- Laundry Room
- Traditional Architecture
- Converted Garage
- Shed
About This Home
As of July 2024Located in one of LA's trending neighborhoods, this gated single-story home is set behind mature hedges, offering privacy. Inside, the living area is brightened by natural light through pitched ceilings and skylights. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and an open plan layout that flows into the living space. The primary bedroom opens up to a standout backyard through sliding doors, enhancing the home's indoor/outdoor living potential. The non-permitted converted garage serves as a versatile guest house with a bathroom and shower, ideal for guests or additional income. Sitting on a nearly 5,000 sqft lot, there's room for a pool or an ADU, adding value to this property in a rising neighborhood. This home blends straightforward interior spaces with a backyard that promises charm and potential. Welcome to a home with potential both inside and out. Public records indicate that the front house is 1,076 square feet. The back unit/garage conversion adds approximately 200 square feet. Total square footage is estimated to be 1,276 square feet.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Beverly Hills License #02027349 Listed on: 03/25/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,822
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 4,812 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x120
- Gated Home
- Sprinkler System
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned LARD1.5
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Additions or Alterations
Interior Spaces
- 1,276 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Converted Garage
- Driveway
- Automatic Gate
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Shed
- Detached Guest House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5043-017-023
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2024
Closed on
Jul 11, 2024
Sold by
Gerstenblith David Andrew and Koprek Ryan Joseph
Bought by
Sain Stefan and Veloso Johonna
Seller's Agent
Mona Akhlaghi
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
Buyer's Agent
Amir Torkamani
Esquire Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-7.13%
Views
97
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$42,201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.64%
Original Mortgage
$928,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Sroka Jerry H and Hartley Marlette
Bought by
Gerstenblith David Andrew and Koprek Ryan Joseph
Seller's Agent
Trevor Levin
Nourmand & Associates-BW
Buyer's Agent
Mona Akhlaghi
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$838,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-4.23%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.32%
Original Mortgage
$745,820
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 13, 2016
Closed on
Jan 28, 2016
Sold by
Evergreen Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Sroka Jerry J and Hartley Mariette
Seller's Agent
Brian Brooke
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Levin
Nourmand & Associates-BW
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$586,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Cardella Vincent Sean
Bought by
Evergreen Investment Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Will DeLeon
Palm Realty Boutique, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brian Brooke
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.76%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
79.56%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2001
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Cardella Vincent Sean
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,500
Interest Rate
9.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 2001
Sold by
Wells Fargo Home Mtg Inc
Bought by
Hud
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 2000
Sold by
Gomez Samuel
Bought by
Wells Fargo Home Mtg Inc and Norwest Mtg Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 1997
Sold by
Gomez Samuel
Bought by
Lambert Ana Ives
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1997
Sold by
Baron Financial Inc
Bought by
Gomez Samuel and Lambert Ana Ives
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,037
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 1997
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Baron Financial Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 3, 1996
Sold by
Marroquin Helmer O and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 1995
Sold by
Marroquin Helmer O
Bought by
Reyes Jacqueline
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sain Stefan | $1,160,000 | First American Title | |
| Gerstenblith David Andrew | $838,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Sroka Jerry J | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Evergreen Investment Properties Llc | $380,000 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co | |
| Cardella Vincent Sean | $130,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Hud | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mtg Inc | $152,716 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Lambert Ana Ives | -- | North American Title | |
| Gomez Samuel | $140,000 | -- | |
| Baron Financial Llc | $82,500 | First American Title Co | |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | $117,477 | Benefit Land Title Ins Co | |
| Reyes Jacqueline | -- | First Southwestern Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sain Stefan | $928,000 | |
| Closed | Sain Stefan | $928,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gerstenblith David Andrew | $745,820 | |
| Previous Owner | Sroka Jerry J | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardella Vincent Sean | $170,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardella Vincent Sean | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardella Vincent Sean | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardella Vincent Sean | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cardella Vincent Sean | $59,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Lambert Ana Ives | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gomez Samuel | $138,037 | |
| Previous Owner | Baron Financial Llc | $80,000 | |
| Closed | Cardella Vincent Sean | $65,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2024 07/18/24 | Sold | $1,160,000 | +5.5% | $909 / Sq Ft |
| 06/18/2024 06/18/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2024 06/13/24 | Price Changed | $1,100,000 | -8.3% | $862 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Price Changed | $1,199,000 | -4.0% | $940 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2024 05/21/24 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | 0.0% | $979 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2024 05/19/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2024 05/09/24 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | +7.7% | $979 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2024 04/16/24 | Off Market | $1,160,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/06/2024 04/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2024 03/25/24 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | +31.3% | $862 / Sq Ft |
| 11/24/2020 11/24/20 | Sold | $838,000 | -4.2% | $657 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2020 10/26/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/13/2020 10/13/20 | For Sale | $875,000 | 0.0% | $686 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2020 09/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/17/2020 09/17/20 | For Sale | $875,000 | +49.3% | $686 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2016 03/08/16 | Sold | $586,000 | +1.2% | $523 / Sq Ft |
| 01/25/2016 01/25/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/22/2016 01/22/16 | Price Changed | $579,000 | -3.3% | $517 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2016 01/13/16 | For Sale | $599,000 | +57.6% | $535 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2015 06/12/15 | Sold | $380,000 | -4.8% | $353 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2015 04/27/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2015 04/10/15 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $371 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,822 | $889,291 | $711,433 | $177,858 |
| 2023 | $10,698 | $871,855 | $697,484 | $174,371 |
| 2022 | $10,203 | $854,760 | $683,808 | $170,952 |
| 2021 | $10,077 | $838,000 | $670,400 | $167,600 |
| 2020 | $7,840 | $634,304 | $450,183 | $184,121 |
| 2019 | $7,530 | $621,867 | $441,356 | $180,511 |
| 2018 | $7,468 | $609,674 | $432,702 | $176,972 |
| 2017 | $7,307 | $597,720 | $424,218 | $173,502 |
| 2016 | $4,758 | $385,795 | $308,636 | $77,159 |
| 2015 | $2,019 | $162,980 | $130,388 | $32,592 |
| 2014 | -- | $159,788 | $127,834 | $31,954 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mona Akhlaghi
-
Amir Torkamani
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Amir Torkamani
Esquire Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
(310) 991-1684
2 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
Trevor Levin
Seller's Agent in 2020
Trevor Levin
Nourmand & Associates-BW
(310) 866-8738
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
Brian Brooke
Seller's Agent in 2016
Brian Brooke
eXp Realty of California Inc
(619) 992-7299
2 in this area
567 Total Sales
-
Emily Brooke
E
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Emily Brooke
eXp Realty of California Inc
(619) 507-3353
20 Total Sales
-
Will DeLeon
Seller's Agent in 2015
Will DeLeon
Palm Realty Boutique, Inc.
(310) 686-4740
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-361395
APN: 5043-017-023
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