NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 N Citrus Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036

Hancock Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,966,000 - $2,098,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,105 Sq Ft
$976/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 13, 2022

Last sale price $1,840,000 $874 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,759/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Views of Trees
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Gated Parking
  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2022

Quintessential California single story Hancock Park adjacent Spanish home with 3 beds, 2 baths, 3 outdoor porches, grassy yard, 2 story back house! Charming storybook curb appeal with center walkway, pitched roof, chimney, covered entry, front porch. Living room is drenched in sunshine and has a barrel ceiling and a Bachelder fireplace! Maids room or library off the living room with built-in bookcase. Large formal dining room opens to living room, kitchen, charming side porch, amazing for entertaining. Master is at the back of the house,overlooks and opens with French doors to the zen backyard. Linen closet and character niche in hallway. Spacious remodeled kitchen with SS appliances, including double dishwashers, and center island has abundant storage and countertop space. Breakfast area, laundry room, powder room off the kitchen. Hardwood floors, central HVAC, updated systems, tankless water heaters. Backyard features a pergola for al fresco dining, a private grassy yard, and a 2 story guest house with a two car garage on bottom and a bedroom suite upstairs. Situated on a quiet tree lined street in a beautiful neighborhood central to everything!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 06/28/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

D. Berel Bakaleynik

D. Berel Bakaleynik License #01994255

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,394 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x128
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,105 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Open Patio

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5524-026-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,857

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Quintessential California single story Hancock Park adjacent Spanish home with 3 beds, 2 baths, 3 outdoor porches, grassy yard, 2 story back house! Charming storybook curb appeal with center walkway, pitched roof, chimney, covered entry, front porch. Living room is drenched in sunshine w/ a barrel ceiling & a Bachelder fireplace! Maids room or library off the living room with built-in bookcase. Large formal dining room opens to living room, kitchen, charming side porch, amazing for entertaining. Master is at the back of the house, overlooks & opens with French doors to the zen backyard. Linen closet & character niche in hallway. Spacious remodeled kitchen with SS appliances, including double dishwashers, center island has abundant storage & countertop space. Breakfast area, laundry room, powder room off the kitchen. Hardwood floors, central HVAC, updated systems, tankless water heaters.
  • Living Area: 2105
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1468
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x128
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Number Of Photos: 38
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Room
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 902.14

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Features: French Doors
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Gated
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5524-026-019
  • Lot Size Area: 6394

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2022
Closed on
Sep 1, 2022
Sold by
Citrus Avenue Trust
Bought by
David W Walker Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Sheri Bienstock
The Bienstock Group
Buyer's Agent
D. Berel Bakaleynik
D. Berel Bakaleynik
List Price
$1,975,000
Sold Price
$1,840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-6.84%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$2,055,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$215,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2014
Sold by
Engelson Morris
Bought by
Engelson Morris and Citrus Avenue Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2013
Closed on
May 30, 2013
Sold by
Engelson Janett
Bought by
Engelson Morris
Seller's Agent
Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Bienstock
The Bienstock Group
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,062,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$187,500
-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
6.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2013
Closed on
May 14, 2013
Sold by
Gabler Julie S
Bought by
Engelson Morris
Seller's Agent
Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Bienstock
The Bienstock Group
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,062,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$187,500
-15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2001
Sold by
Spears Peter J
Bought by
Gabler Julie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
6.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1999
Sold by
Fidler Hantea Tr Hantea Fidler Trust
Bought by
Spears Peter J and Thomas Gentile J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
David W Walker Living Trust $1,840,000 --
Engelson Morris -- None Available
Engelson Morris -- Equity Title Los Angeles
Engelson Morris $1,062,500 Equity Title Los Angeles
Gabler Julie S $599,000 Equity Title Company
Spears Peter J $450,000 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gabler Julie S $868,000
Previous Owner Gabler Julie S $715,000
Previous Owner Gabler Julie S $97,000
Previous Owner Garber Julie S $570,000
Previous Owner Gabler Julie S $479,200
Previous Owner Spears Peter J $360,000
Closed Spears Peter J $45,000
Closed Gabler Julie S $89,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2022 09/13/22 Sold $1,840,000 -3.1% $874 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Price Changed $1,899,000 -3.8% $902 / Sq Ft
06/28/2022 06/28/22 For Sale $1,975,000 +85.9% $938 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Sold $1,062,500 -9.6% $663 / Sq Ft
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Price Changed $1,175,000 -6.0% $733 / Sq Ft
02/07/2013 02/07/13 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $780 / 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 $22,857 $1,914,336 $1,352,520 $561,816
2024 $22,857 $1,876,800 $1,326,000 $550,800
2023 $22,414 $1,840,000 $1,300,000 $540,000
2022 $14,714 $1,232,920 $986,340 $246,580
2021 $14,534 $1,208,746 $967,000 $241,746
2019 $14,099 $1,172,896 $938,319 $234,577
2018 $14,008 $1,149,899 $919,921 $229,978
2016 $13,404 $1,105,249 $884,200 $221,049
2015 $13,208 $1,088,648 $870,919 $217,729
2014 $13,252 $1,067,323 $853,859 $213,464
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheri Bienstock

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sheri Bienstock

    The Bienstock Group

    (323) 310-2525

    46 in this area

    215 Total Sales

    Sheri Bienstock
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  • D. Berel Bakaleynik

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    D. Berel Bakaleynik

    D. Berel Bakaleynik

    (310) 988-0773

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    D. Berel Bakaleynik
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  • Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (323) 860-4245

    8 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman
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  • Naomi Hartman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Naomi Hartman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (323) 462-0867

    7 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Naomi Hartman
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-173201

The MLS

APN: 5524-026-019

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90036 Hancock Park

542 N Citrus Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 542 N Citrus Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 since 28 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,055,295, approximately $976 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 542 N Citrus Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Vine Street Elementary School, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School, and Fairfax High School.

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