NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,046,420 - $3,774,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,970 Sq Ft
$1,173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2022

Last sale price $3,150,000 $1,061 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,238/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2022

Welcome to VILLA ALTA VISTA. This Architectural jewel sits on a large corner lot in Melrose Village. Enter in to a serene & spacious open floor plan drenched in natural light & floor to ceiling glass panels. Relax in your living room by the fireplace. Stroll in to the pristine "Bulthaup" kitchen that is a minimalists dream with a center island that flows in to the massive great room with polished concrete floors and pocket sliders that fully open to give you the ultimate indoor/outdoor experience. Overlooking a lush backyard, deck, and room for a pool. Retreat upstairs to your loft-like suite with separate entrance, private terrace and treetop views. The main floor has 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A bonus rooftop deck adds to the unique amenities this home has to offer for the incredible California lifestyle. Privacy and architectural elements abound in this entertainers Paradise. This property can also be separated and used as a rental . The upstairs has a separate entrance and has had tenants in the past.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roxane Almeida

Hilton & Hyland License #01936710 Listed on: 03/27/2022

Hilton & Hyland

Last Buyer's Agent

Henriett Novak

Compass License #02004206

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,656

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,946 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x154
  • Fenced Yard
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5525-013-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,656

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Architectural
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Welcome to VILLA ALTA VISTA.This Architectural jewel sits on a large corner lot in Melrose Village.Enter in to a serene & spacious open floor plan drenched in natural light & floor to ceiling glass panels.Relax in your living room by the fire place.Stroll in to the pristine "Bulthaup"kitchen that is a minimalists dream with a center island that flows in to the massive great room with polished concrete floors and pocket sliders that fully open to give you the ultimate indoor/outdoor experience.Overlooking a lush backyard, deck, and room for pool. Retreat upstairs to your loft-like suite with separate entrance, private terrace and treetop views. The main floor has 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A bonus rooftop deck adds to the unique amenities this home has to offer for the incredible California lifestyle. Privacy and architectural elements abound in this entertainers Paradis.
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 2970
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1595
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x154
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Number Of Photos: 41
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Recessed Lighting
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Cement, Hardwood, Terrazzo
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1009.43
  • Windows: Skylights

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Partial
  • Patio: Covered, Balcony, Patio Open, Roof Top Deck
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Carport Detached, Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate, Covered Parking
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Combination
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Rear, Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5525-013-015
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Street Paved, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Lawn, Sidewalks, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 6946

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
May 14, 2018
Closed on
Aug 9, 2018
Sold by
Macduff Ian D
Bought by
Fletcher Micael Whyndam
Seller's Agent
Jimmy Martinez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Roxane Almeida
Hilton & Hyland
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-13.44%
Current Estimated Value
$3,474,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,574,766
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,037,000
Outstanding Balance
$891,746
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,590,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2017
Sold by
Macduff Ian D
Bought by
Macduff Ian D and Ian Macduff Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Macduff Lan David
Bought by
Macduff Ian D and Fraser Helen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Fraser Helen Clare
Bought by
Macduff Ian David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2000
Sold by
Trust Horvat, Michel D Tr Michel D Horvat
Bought by
Macduff Ian David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1997
Sold by
Horvat Michel Daniel
Bought by
Horvat Michel Daniel and Michel Daniel Horvat Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Kennar James E
Bought by
Horvat Michel Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,250
Interest Rate
8.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1995
Sold by
Abrams Laurence B
Bought by
Kennar James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,050
Interest Rate
8.25%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fletcher Micael Whyndam $1,900,000 Lawyers Title Company
Macduff Ian D -- None Available
Macduff Ian D -- Western Resources Title
Macduff Ian David -- American Title Co
Macduff Ian David $469,000 Chicago Title Co
Horvat Michel Daniel -- --
Horvat Michel Daniel $311,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Kennar James E $279,000 --
Abrams Laurence B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fletcher Micael Whyndam $1,037,000
Previous Owner Macduff Ian D $500,000
Previous Owner Macduff Ian David $50,000
Previous Owner Macduff Ian David $330,000
Previous Owner Macduff Ian David $10,000
Previous Owner Macduff Ian David $294,000
Previous Owner Horvat Michel Daniel $233,250
Previous Owner Kennar James E $265,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Sold $3,150,000 +5.1% $1,061 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2022 04/11/22 For Sale $2,998,000 0.0% $1,009 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2022 03/27/22 For Sale $2,998,000 0.0% $1,009 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Under Contract -- -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 For Rent $9,000 +2.9% --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Rented $8,750 -2.8% --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Under Contract -- -- --
09/15/2020 09/15/20 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Under Contract -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
11/05/2018 11/05/18 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $1,900,000 -4.8% $640 / Sq Ft
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Price Changed $1,995,000 -2.7% $672 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Price Changed $2,050,000 -6.6% $690 / Sq Ft
05/14/2018 05/14/18 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $739 / 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 $39,656 $3,342,803 $2,275,547 $1,067,256
2024 $39,656 $3,277,259 $2,230,929 $1,046,330
2023 $38,879 $3,213,000 $2,187,186 $1,025,814
2022 $23,702 $1,997,238 $1,597,791 $399,447
2021 $23,410 $1,958,077 $1,566,462 $391,615
2020 $23,653 $1,938,000 $1,550,400 $387,600
2019 $22,706 $1,900,000 $1,520,000 $380,000
2018 $9,586 $779,857 $506,817 $273,040
2017 $9,380 $764,567 $496,880 $267,687
2016 $9,148 $749,577 $487,138 $262,439
2015 $9,015 $738,318 $479,821 $258,497
2014 $9,048 $723,856 $470,422 $253,434
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-139443

The MLS

APN: 5525-013-015