NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5430 Ben Ave Valley Village, CA 91607

Valley Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,393,000 - $1,734,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$846/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2019

Last sale price $910,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,875/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • North Hollywood Senior High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2019

Charming, light and bright Valley Village Traditional home on beautiful tree-lined street with wonderful character and flow. Living room with fireplace and crown moldings leads to step-down family room with great volume - tall vaulted & beamed ceilings. French doors open to huge private yard. Large detached two car garage. Hardwood flooring and tile throughout. Gorgeous master has oversized walk-in closet, built-in vanity and private bath. Close to metro and places of worship. Photos are virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Cort

Sotheby's International Realty License #01419552 Listed on: 01/31/2019

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalie Kraiem-Levi

Equity Union License #01896518

Equity Union

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2348-011-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,002

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1816
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Number Of Photos: 25
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 495.04

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage, Garage - 2 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2348-011-019
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9449

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2023
Sold by
Pulcifer Scott and Pulcifer Leslie
Bought by
Smith Jessica and Smith Clark
Current Estimated Value
$1,537,008

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,083,750
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2019
Closed on
Feb 14, 2019
Sold by
Smith Curt and Pennington Frances
Bought by
Pulcifer Scott and Pulcifer Leslie
Seller's Agent
Scott Cort
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Natalie Kraiem-Levi
Equity Union
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2006
Sold by
Pennington Frances
Bought by
Smith Curt and Pennington Frances

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,700
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2006
Sold by
Basker Pamela
Bought by
Pennington Frances

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,700
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2001
Sold by
Lagnese Bruce
Bought by
Basker Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1999
Sold by
Spector Jonathan W
Bought by
Lagnese Bruce and Basker Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,750
Interest Rate
6.92%
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
Smith Jessica $1,445,000 Stewart Title
Pulcifer Scott $910,000 Lawyers Title Co
Smith Curt -- California Title Company
Pennington Frances -- California Title Company
Pennington Frances $803,000 California Title Company
Basker Pamela -- United Title Company
Lagnese Bruce $302,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Jessica $1,083,750
Previous Owner Pulcifer Scott $150,000
Previous Owner Pulcifer Scott $66,950
Previous Owner Pulcifer Scott $770,500
Previous Owner Pulcifer Scott $46,350
Previous Owner Pulcifer Scott $728,000
Previous Owner Smith Curt $381,000
Previous Owner Pennington Frances $382,700
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $600,000
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $62,500
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $468,750
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $30,005
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $412,500
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $25,000
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $333,700
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $315,000
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $25,000
Previous Owner Basker Pamela $272,000
Previous Owner Lagnese Bruce $271,750
Previous Owner Spector Jonathan W $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Sold $910,000 +1.2% $501 / Sq Ft
01/31/2019 01/31/19 For Sale $899,000 -- $495 / 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 $18,002 $1,503,377 $1,202,702 $300,675
2024 $18,002 $1,473,900 $1,179,120 $294,780
2023 $12,022 $975,702 $780,562 $195,140
2022 $11,462 $956,571 $765,257 $191,314
2021 $11,321 $937,815 $750,252 $187,563
2019 $11,766 $983,719 $786,978 $196,741
2018 $11,670 $964,432 $771,548 $192,884
2016 $9,007 $747,000 $598,000 $149,000
2015 $9,009 $747,000 $598,000 $149,000
2014 $8,536 $691,000 $553,000 $138,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Cort

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Scott Cort

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (310) 272-8002

    16 Total Sales

    Scott Cort
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  • Natalie Kraiem-Levi

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Natalie Kraiem-Levi

    Equity Union

    (310) 309-9299

    7 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Natalie Kraiem-Levi
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 19-424684

The MLS

APN: 2348-011-019

California Los Angeles County Valley Village 91607 Valley Village

5430 Ben Ave, Valley Village, CA

This home is located at 5430 Ben Ave, Valley Village, CA 91607 since 31 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,537,008, approximately $846 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 5430 Ben Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Burbank Boulevard Elementary, Walter Reed Middle, and North Hollywood Senior High School.

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