NOT LISTED FOR SALE

637 N Alta Vista Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036

Melrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,012,000 - $2,532,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft
$1,429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2019

Last sale price $1,905,000 $1,179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,278/month

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Sound Studio
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Converted Garage

About This Home

As of September 2023

Beautiful 2/2 unit with a detached guest studio in a fully remodeled Spanish duplex. Highly coveted location in the heart of the Fairfax district. This unit has been meticulously renovated and offers high-end, modern upgrades without sacrificing its authentic charm. Hardwood floors throughout, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, central heat/AC, security system, and W/D in unit. The detached studio has triple thick, sound insulted walls, heat/AC, bathroom, & kitchenette - perfect to use a music studio, yoga room or home office. Gated off-street parking. Shared yard space. Walking distance to shops, entertainment, and restaurants on Melrose.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Madeline Goldberg

Compass License #02002226 Listed on: 07/31/2023

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Madeline Goldberg

Compass License #02002226 Listed on: 07/31/2023

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,235 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,616 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Sound Studio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alarm System
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Carport
  • Converted Garage

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $11,300
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5525-013-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,973

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Security Deposit: 11300
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Spanish
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 1616
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Number Of Photos: 21
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 3.50

Exterior Features

  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5525-013-007
  • Lot Size Area: 7235

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Lehrer David Ariah
Bought by
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust and Lehrer
Current Estimated Value
$2,410,277

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust and Lehrer Ariella J
Bought by
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust and Lehrer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2023
Sold by
Lehrer David
Bought by
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2020
Closed on
Jan 23, 2020
Sold by
Lehrer David and Lehrer Michael
Bought by
Lehrer David and Lehrer Michael
Seller's Agent
Madeline Goldberg
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Davis
Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$4,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2019
Closed on
Nov 14, 2019
Sold by
Lehrer Mia Mirlam Guttreund
Bought by
Lehrer Michael
Seller's Agent
Tori Horowitz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Madeline Goldberg
Compass
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2019
Closed on
Nov 13, 2019
Sold by
Mahdesian Michael and Mahdesian Natalie
Bought by
Lehrer David and Lehrer Michael
Seller's Agent
Tori Horowitz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Madeline Goldberg
Compass
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Jan 7, 2015
Sold by
637 Alta Vista Llc
Bought by
Mahdesian Michael and Mahdesian Natalie
Seller's Agent
Sacha Radford
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Jacquelin Krause Fecske
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,245,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Dec 1, 2014
Sold by
Brown Allison Bowers
Bought by
637 Alta Vista Llc
Seller's Agent
Sacha Radford
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Jacquelin Krause Fecske
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,245,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2004
Sold by
Mahon Maureen Ruth
Bought by
Bowers Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$652,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1998
Sold by
Kim Susie Young
Bought by
Mahon Maureen Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 1995
Sold by
Kim Jacob B G
Bought by
Kim Susie Young and Kim Janie Jin
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
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust -- --
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
David And Ariella Lehrer Family Trust -- --
Lehrer David -- Lawyers Title
Lehrer Michael -- Lawyers Title Company
Lehrer David -- Lawyers Title
Lehrer David $1,905,000 Lawyers Title Company
Mahdesian Michael -- None Available
637 Alta Vista Llc $1,245,000 Lawyers Title
Brown Allison Bowers -- Title 365
Bowers Allison $815,000 Southland Title
Mahon Maureen Ruth $225,000 Equity Title
Kim Susie Young -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lehrer David $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lehrer David $1,000,000
Previous Owner 637 Alta Vista Llc $1,245,000
Previous Owner Bowers Allison $647,000
Previous Owner Bowers Allison $650,000
Previous Owner Bowers Allison $652,000
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Ruth $327,000
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Ruth $53,000
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Ruth $269,000
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Roth $22,800
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Ruth $25,000
Previous Owner Mahon Maureen Ruth $217,281
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Rented $5,650 0.0% --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 For Rent $5,650 +2.7% --
04/07/2022 04/07/22 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Rent $5,500 +10.0% --
07/19/2020 07/19/20 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Rent $5,000 +4.2% --
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Rented $4,800 -12.7% --
01/07/2020 01/07/20 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Sold $1,905,000 +0.5% $573 / Sq Ft
11/09/2019 11/09/19 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2019 10/25/19 For Sale $1,895,000 +52.2% $570 / Sq Ft
12/16/2014 12/16/14 Sold $1,245,000 -3.9% $459 / Sq Ft
11/15/2014 11/15/14 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2014 10/22/14 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $477 / 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 $24,973 $2,083,391 $1,563,911 $519,480
2024 $24,973 $2,042,542 $1,533,247 $509,295
2023 $24,490 $2,002,493 $1,503,184 $499,309
2022 $23,352 $1,963,229 $1,473,710 $489,519
2021 $23,066 $1,924,735 $1,444,814 $479,921
2019 $16,195 $1,341,349 $969,650 $371,699
2018 $16,033 $1,315,049 $950,638 $364,411
2016 $15,329 $1,263,986 $913,725 $350,261
2015 $15,104 $1,245,000 $900,000 $345,000
2014 $11,717 $945,258 $579,914 $365,344
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Madeline Goldberg

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Madeline Goldberg

    Compass

    (626) 375-4214

    22 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brandon Davis

    Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Tori Horowitz

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tori Horowitz

    Compass

    (323) 646-0334

    183 Total Sales

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sacha Radford

    The Agency

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jacquelin Krause Fecske

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-296263

The MLS

APN: 5525-013-007

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90036 Melrose

637 N Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 637 N Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 since 31 July 2023 and is currently priced at $2,308,863. This property was built in 1925. 637 N Alta Vista Blvd is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Laurel Elementary, Fairfax High School, and Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn / Torath Em.

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