5339 Smiley Dr Los Angeles, CA 90016
West Adams Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,276
Sq Ft
4,812
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Traditional Architecture
- Living Room
- Automatic Gate
- No HOA
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of July 2024Renovated California dreamer, set behind gates and fully grown hedges, creating complete privacy. Located in one of LA's hottest areas, this one story traditional boasts charm and character. Step into a sunlit living space, with pitched ceilings and marvelous skylights, creating lots of natural light. Enjoy cooking in a newly remodeled kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, which conveniently opens to the living space, creating a desired open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom has French doors opening to an oversized backyard, creating a true indoor/outdoor flow, plus a newly remodeled en suite bath. The garage has been converted, not permitted, to a guest house with bathroom perfect for extra income or an in-law suite! Plus, with a nearly 5,000sqft of lot, there is room for a pool and an additional ADU! This turnkey home is an investment for your future in this vastly growing neighborhood. This is home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Nourmand & Associates-BW License #01897050 Listed on: 09/17/2020
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
- Property is zoned LARD1.5
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,276 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- <<microwave>>
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Automatic Gate
Additional Features
- Detached Guest House
- Central Heating and Cooling System
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 | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,160,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $838,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $380,000 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | $130,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $152,716 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Gift Deed | -- | North American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $140,000 | -- | |
| Corporate Deed | $82,500 | First American Title Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $117,477 | Benefit Land Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First Southwestern Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $928,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $928,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $745,820 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $59,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $138,037 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $65,000 | No Value Available |
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
Seller's Agent in 2024
Mona Akhlaghi
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
(424) 522-2166
2 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
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: 20-630728
APN: 5043-017-023
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