$515,000
SOLD JAN 18, 2012

540 S Kenmore Ave Unit 804 Los Angeles, CA 90020

Koreatown Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,262 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$408 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

296 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Parking
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • UCLA Community School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2013

ONLY 3 UNITS LEFT! Last sale August 4-7. Seller is motivated. all reasonable offers will be entertained. Presenting Kenmore Tower; 42 Contemporary Units in the heart of Koreatown, built in 2010, 8 Story Type A - steel and concrete construction, hotel style entry, providing 2 Bed/2 Bath corner units with balconies and large center units with 2 bed + Den and 3 full sized Baths, Brazilian Walnut Hardwood Floors, Kitchen displays Onyx Counter-tops, Glass Tile Back-Splash, Stainless Steel Appliances, Ultra Built Cabinetry and Ceramic Tile Entry. Amenities include Fitness Center & Internet Cafe, Low HOA, walking distance to City Market, Chapman Plaza, best shopping and dining. Only 2 units remaining!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derec

Next Century Realty, Inc License #01497781 Listed on: 02/14/2011

Co-Listed By

Lucia Sung

New Star Realty License #01744766

Last Buyer's Agent

Subscriber Non

Non-Participant Office License #13252

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,174

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,262 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • City Lights Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Gated Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • 42 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • 8-Story Property

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Elevator
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,174

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Kenmore Tower
  • Entry Floor: 8
  • Living Area: 1262
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 8
  • Unit Floor In Building: 8
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Mixed, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Cable, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 450.87

Exterior Features

  • Balcony: 2
  • Exposure: Southeast
  • Pool: No
  • View: City Lights
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Gated, Subterranean, Tandem
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Owned

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Controlled Access, Elevator, Exercise Room
  • Pet Rules: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 311.89
  • Unit Location: Rear

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Assessor Parcel Number: UNAVAILABLE

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2014
Sold by
Choo Mike Ho
Bought by
The Choo Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$809,054

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2013
Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Ian Seohyun Llc
Bought by
Choo Mike Ho
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kim
Bee Investment, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Josephine Lee
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$627,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,893
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$468,208

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2013
Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Choo Nancy
Bought by
Choo Mike Ho
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kim
Bee Investment, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Josephine Lee
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$627,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,893
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$468,208

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2013
Closed on
Oct 3, 2013
Sold by
Ahn Jeongmee
Bought by
Ian Seohyun Llc
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kim
Bee Investment, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Josephine Lee
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$627,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,893
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$468,208

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2011
Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
Sold by
Usa Kenmore Property Llc
Bought by
Ahn Jeongmee
Seller's Agent
Derec
Next Century Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Subscriber Non
Non-Participant Office
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-14.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.34%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $627,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $515,000 Lawyers Title Company 81
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Sold $627,500 -1.8% $502 / Sq Ft
09/14/2013 09/14/13 For Sale $639,000 +24.1% $511 / Sq Ft
01/18/2012 01/18/12 Sold $515,000 -9.5% $408 / Sq Ft
12/07/2011 12/07/11 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2011 11/10/11 Price Changed $569,000 -5.2% $451 / Sq Ft
02/14/2011 02/14/11 For Sale $599,900 -- $475 / 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
2024 $9,174 $754,138 $600,910 $153,228
2023 $8,998 $739,352 $589,128 $150,224
2022 $8,578 $724,856 $577,577 $147,279
2021 $8,469 $710,644 $566,252 $144,392
2019 $8,213 $689,567 $549,457 $140,110
2018 $8,193 $676,047 $538,684 $137,363
2016 $7,836 $649,797 $517,767 $132,030
2015 $7,720 $640,037 $509,990 $130,047
2014 $7,663 $627,500 $500,000 $127,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 11-526225

The MLS

APN: 5502-021-056