NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5521 W 78th St Los Angeles, CA 90045

Westchester Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,208,000 - $1,379,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,164 Sq Ft
$1,126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2016

Last sale price $811,000 $697 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,859/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Views
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of December 2016

This home is on a quiet, family and pet friendly street. The kitchen has been upgraded with new cabinets, stone counter-tops, and Travertine tile floors. All appliances are included: refrigerator, new dishwasher, gas range (stove/oven) and built-in microwave. Also included are a water softener and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The bathroom is all new with glass subway tiles, new fixtures, and a HEATED porcelain tile floor. Almost 1200 square feet of space gives you plenty of living area including an 18x18 family room. Central heat, ceiling fans in both bedrooms. and in family room. New double pane energy efficiency windows make the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Washer and dryer are included in the attached garage which has plenty of storage. Two cars can fit in the driveway and there is plenty of street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martin Bennett

HomeBay Broker Ca, Inc. License #01480523 Listed on: 09/27/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Esther Hickman

Compass License #01993403

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,252

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,753 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,164 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4127-019-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,252

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: This home is on a quiet, family and pet friendly street. The kitchen has been upgraded with new cabinets, stone counter-tops, and Travertine tile floors. All appliances are included: refrigerator, new dishwasher, gas range (stove/oven) and built-in microwave. Also included are a water softener and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The bathroom is all new with glass subway tiles, new fixtures, and a HEATED porcelain tile floor. Almost 1200 square feet of space gives you plenty of living area including an 18x18 family room. Central heat, ceiling fans in both bedrooms. and in family room. New double pane energy efficiency windows make the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Washer and dryer are included in the attached garage which has plenty of storage. Two cars can fit in the driveway and there is plenty of street parking. New rain gutters and two 50 gallon rain barrels installed. Back yard has guava, orange, and avocado trees. Do NOT disturb tenants.
  • Living Area: 1164
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Number Of Photos: 24
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 721.65

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4127-019-003
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5753

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Hurst Charles F and Hurst Jeri L
Bought by
Biehn Martin and Trepte Tavia
Current Estimated Value
$1,310,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$567,700
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2015
Sold by
Hurst Charles F and Hurst Jeri L
Bought by
The Jeri & Charles F Hurst Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Kloski Nicholas
Bought by
Hurst Charles F and Hurst Jeri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2011
Sold by
Kioski Nicholas and Kioski Emalee L
Bought by
Hurst Charles F and Hurst Jeri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Fergason Stephen and Fergason Karen M
Bought by
Hurst Charles F and Hurst Jen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Fergason Stephen and Fergason Karen M
Bought by
Fergason Stephen and Fergason Karen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,000
Interest Rate
5.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Nakamoto Todd R
Bought by
Fergason Stephen and Doty Karen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,250
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1998
Sold by
Nakamoto Cindy S
Bought by
Nakamoto Todd R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1998
Sold by
Nakamoto Todd R and Nakamoto Kevin K
Bought by
Nakamoto Todd R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Biehn Martin $811,000 Orange Coast Title Company
The Jeri & Charles F Hurst Family Trust -- None Available
Hurst Charles F -- Accommodation
Kioski Nicholas -- Calcounties Title Nation
Hurst Charles F -- Chicago Title Company
Hurst Charles F $630,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Fergason Stephen -- First American Title Ins Co
Fergason Stephen -- First American Title Ins Co
Fergason Stephen $335,000 Fidelity Title
Nakamoto Todd R -- First American Title Co
Nakamoto Todd R -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Biehn Martin $520,000
Previous Owner Biehn Martin $567,700
Previous Owner Kioski Nicholas $255,000
Previous Owner Hurst Charles F $258,000
Previous Owner Hurst Charles F $280,000
Previous Owner Fergason Stephen $313,000
Previous Owner Fergason Stephen $318,250
Previous Owner Nakamoto Todd R $185,000
Previous Owner Nakamoto Todd R $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2016 12/20/16 Sold $811,000 -3.5% $697 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $840,000 -- $722 / 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 $11,252 $941,228 $752,984 $188,244
2024 $11,252 $922,773 $738,220 $184,553
2023 $11,036 $904,681 $723,746 $180,935
2022 $10,525 $886,943 $709,555 $177,388
2021 $10,394 $869,553 $695,643 $173,910
2019 $10,082 $843,763 $675,011 $168,752
2018 $10,021 $827,220 $661,776 $165,444
2016 $8,778 $727,267 $581,817 $145,450
2015 $8,649 $716,344 $573,078 $143,266
2014 $7,823 $632,000 $442,000 $190,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Martin Bennett

    HomeBay Broker Ca, Inc.

  • Esther Hickman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Esther Hickman

    Compass

    (310) 600-7306

    43 Total Sales

    Esther Hickman
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  • K

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Keith Hickman

    Compass

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 16-166412

The MLS

APN: 4127-019-003

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90045 Westchester

5521 W 78th St, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 5521 W 78th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045 since 27 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,310,505, approximately $1,125 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 5521 W 78th St is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Westport Heights Elementary, Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet, and Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets.

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