$1,250,000
SOLD SEP 10, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,137 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,099 Per Sq Ft

25% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Air Conditioning

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 5547 Smiley Dr, a beautifully updated single-family home nestled in the vibrant heart of West Adams. Situated behind a privacy fence, you enter the front yard featuring native landscaping with lush greenery, a dwarf Meyer lemon tree, plus a porch, perfect for sipping lemonade and enjoying the breezes. This renovated 2bed + 2.5bath + office/3rd bedroom + separate family room is the perfect blend of modern charm and convenience. The light filled open living room/dining room feature recessed lights, engineered hardwood floors and vinyl windows. Kitchen updates include custom cabinets with Rejuvenation hardware, pendant lighting, butch block counters and stainless steel appliances, designed for effortless everyday living. Two generous sized bedrooms, one en suite with updates including double vanity and marble counter top. Hall bath has also been updated. There is also an extra room the could be used as an office, nursery or 3rd bedroom. The long driveway leads to a spacious and private manicured backyard, complete with jasmine vines, pomegranate and olive tree and hedges. The tranquil setting is perfect for alfresco dining, weekend gardening and relaxing. The backyard includes a garage conversion with 1/2 bath that is a versatile flex space which could function as a family room, remote workspace, creative studio, or gym. Room to park 4 cars in driveway, plus roomy shed in the back for additional storage. This home blends original character with thoughtful, design-forward upgrades including HVAC, vinyl windows, recessed lights, newer flooring, & drought tolerant landscaping. Close to neighborhood eats like Open Face Food Shop, Mizlala, Alta, Fleur et Sel, Highly Likely, Delicious Pizza, House Coffee Co, Chulita, Damn I Miss Paris, muso, Vicky's All Day, and opening soon Maydan Market. Short stroll to Westside Neighborhood Park, Whole Foods, the Metro, with close access to the fwy, downtown, as well as other neighborhood favorites like Persona, Divine Glow Esthetics, Antiqua, Hills & Heights Pilates, Good Mother, Pascals Printing, and the Blending Lab. This location truly has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claire Lissone

Real Estate Collective License #01426130 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Ann Festa

Rodeo Realty - Pacific Palisades License #01278999

Rodeo Realty - Pacific Palisades

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Property is zoned LARD2

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,137 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Pendant Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5048-024-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,775

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Living Area: 1137
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1102
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x120
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Hood Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 878.63

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • Sewer: In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5048-024-017
  • Lot Size Area: 4800

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Thayer James and Thayer Afsoon R
Bought by
Marchand Christopher and Marchand Emily Alma
Seller's Agent
Claire Lissone
Real Estate Collective
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Ann Festa
Rodeo Realty - Pacific Palisades
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
25.13%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-100.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$7,775

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2016
Closed on
Nov 17, 2016
Sold by
Howard David
Bought by
Thayer James and Thayer Afsoon R
Seller's Agent
Isabel Velez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Claire Lissone
Real Estate Collective
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
7.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1998
Sold by
Howard David and Johnson James J
Bought by
Howard David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,579
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 1995
Sold by
Howard David
Bought by
Howard David and Johnson James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,700
Interest Rate
7.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1995
Sold by
Young Donzella S and Prevost Diane
Bought by
Howard David
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grant Deed $550,000 Ortc
Gift Deed -- Gateway Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title
Executors Deed $74,500 American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,140 New Conventional
Closed $440,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,862 FHA
Previous Owner $302,197 FHA
Previous Owner $63,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $191,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $178,579 FHA
Previous Owner $112,700 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Sold $1,250,000 +25.1% $1,099 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $999,000 +81.6% $879 / Sq Ft
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Sold $550,000 +7.8% $484 / Sq Ft
11/11/2016 11/11/16 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2016 11/03/16 For Sale $510,000 -- $449 / 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 $7,775 $638,316 $510,655 $127,661
2024 $7,775 $625,801 $500,643 $125,158
2023 $7,630 $613,531 $490,827 $122,704
2022 $7,281 $601,502 $481,203 $120,299
2021 $7,189 $589,709 $471,768 $117,941
2019 $6,977 $572,220 $457,776 $114,444
2018 $6,889 $561,000 $448,800 $112,200
2016 $1,948 $156,804 $108,304 $48,500
2015 $1,920 $154,450 $106,678 $47,772
2014 $1,935 $151,426 $104,589 $46,837
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25568751

The MLS

APN: 5048-024-017