NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5961 Topeka Dr Tarzana, CA 91356

Estimated Value: $994,000 - $1,171,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,165 Sq Ft
$913/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2016

Last sale price $555,000 $476 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,501/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Garage
  • Gaspar De Portola Middle School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of April 2016

Amazing opportunity! Large flat lot of 9,350 sq. ft. (Per Assessor) with a 1,165 sq. ft. house. 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (Public Record indicates a 2 bedroom + 1 bath house). 3rd bedroom and bathroom without permit. Property being sold in "AS IS" condition! No credits or repairs will made. Original wood floors, wood burning fireplace in Living room with solar tubes, separate dining room and detached garage. Located on a beautiful tree lined street in convenient Tarzana neighborhood. Close to Orange Line and Ventura Blvd.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Handler

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01309310 Listed on: 02/03/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Sharon Lodin

License #01014736

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Lira

License #01198216

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,165 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Ground Level Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2156-014-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,530

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Levels: Ground Level
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 1165
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Garage, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Cable, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 459.23
  • Windows: Skylights

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Construction: Brick, Stucco
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Detached, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Owned, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: In Street

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2156-014-050
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9350

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2017
Sold by
Sivan Or
Bought by
Sivan Or and Sivan Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,062,539

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2016
Closed on
May 18, 2016
Sold by
Limor Sivan
Bought by
Sivan Or
Seller's Agent
Mark Handler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Lira
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2016
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Bennett Sandra R
Bought by
Sivan Or and Limor Sivan
Seller's Agent
Mark Handler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Lira
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Kruspodin Mark
Bought by
Bennett Sandra R and The Family Trust Created Under The Antho

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2004
Sold by
Bennett Anthony B
Bought by
Bennett Anthony and Anthony Bennett 2002 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 1997
Sold by
Lewis David G
Bought by
Bennett Anthony B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,800
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Sivan Or -- None Available
Sivan Or -- Title 365
Sivan Or $555,000 Progressive
Bennett Sandra R -- None Available
Bennett Anthony -- --
Bennett Anthony B $264,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sivan Or $395,000
Closed Sivan Or $417,000
Previous Owner Bennett Anthony $257,000
Previous Owner Bennett Anthony B $246,200
Previous Owner Bennett Anthony B $246,200
Previous Owner Bennett Anthony B $250,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $555,000 +3.7% $476 / Sq Ft
02/03/2016 02/03/16 For Sale $535,000 -- $459 / 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 $8,530 $696,152 $525,600 $170,552
2024 $8,530 $682,503 $515,295 $167,208
2023 $8,368 $669,122 $505,192 $163,930
2022 $7,982 $656,003 $495,287 $160,716
2021 $7,882 $643,141 $485,576 $157,565
2020 $7,959 $636,548 $480,598 $155,950
2019 $7,603 $588,968 $471,175 $117,793
2018 $7,087 $577,421 $461,937 $115,484
2016 $4,403 $356,081 $142,970 $213,111
2015 $4,340 $460,000 $360,000 $100,000
2014 $2,840 $343,864 $138,065 $205,799
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Handler

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Handler

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 922-0817

    19 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Sharon Lodin

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Laura Lira

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Allon Shelly

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 16-978203

The MLS

APN: 2156-014-050

California Los Angeles County Tarzana 91356

5961 Topeka Dr, Tarzana, CA

This home is located at 5961 Topeka Dr, Tarzana, CA 91356 since 03 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,063,270, approximately $912 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 5961 Topeka Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Tarzana Elementary, Gaspar De Portola Middle School, and Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics.

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