NOT LISTED FOR SALE

651 Brooks Ave Venice, CA 90291

Venice Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,119,000 - $3,234,000

1 Bed
2 Baths
576 Sq Ft
$4,422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2016

Last sale price $1,800,000 $3,125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,597/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Gated Parking
  • Modern Architecture
  • Broadway Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2016

Come see this unique home in the Oakwood neighborhood of Venice Beach! Tucked behind mature hedges, this private property features an expansive front yard with lush gardens, gas fire pit, teak hot tub and Thermory outdoor dining area. Spend time in this beautiful yard surrounded by drought tolerant, native plants chosen to encourage Hummingbirds and Monarch Butterflies. Recently renovated by W3 architects this Smart Home features Thermory interior floors, Nest Thermostat, wireless connected Haiku fan, automatic blinds/lighting controls, electric car charger in driveway and Velux automatic programmable skylights. The parking accommodates two cars from an alleyway. Located in a fantastic location that's just blocks away from restaurants on Rose Ave, boutiques on Abbot Kinney, and the new Erewhon grocery store.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Braun

Compass License #01362342 Listed on: 09/29/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Braun

Compass License #01362342 Listed on: 09/29/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4239-008-045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Modern
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick & Mortar Per
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Gated, Tandem

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Radiant

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4239-008-045
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5000

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2016
Closed on
Oct 24, 2016
Sold by
Freeman Geoffrey T and Freeman Samuel B
Bought by
Lo Katherine Bo Lun and The Gold Grey Trust
Seller's Agent
Diana Braun
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Diana Braun
Compass
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.86%
Current Estimated Value
$2,547,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$747,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Kelley Christie Lynn
Bought by
Freeman Geoffrey T and Freeman Samuel B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Bradford Booker T and Estate Of Rufus Bradford
Bought by
Bradford Booker T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2004
Sold by
Lumpkin Wallace W and Bradford Booker T
Bought by
Kelley Christie Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$471,750
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2004
Sold by
Bradford Booker T and Estate Of Rufus Bradford
Bought by
Lumpkin Wallace W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 1999
Sold by
Bradford Rufus and Lumpkin Wallace W
Bought by
Bradford Rufus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
8.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1994
Sold by
Lumpkin Wallace W
Bought by
Bradford Rufus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

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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
Lo Katherine Bo Lun $1,800,000 Lawyers Title
Freeman Geoffrey T $837,000 First American Title Co
Bradford Booker T -- --
Kelley Christie Lynn $629,000 Southland Title Corporation
Lumpkin Wallace W -- --
Bradford Rufus -- United Title Company
Bradford Rufus -- Gateway Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kelley Christie Lynn $471,750
Previous Owner Bradford Rufus $168,000
Previous Owner Bradford Rufus $169,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Sold $1,800,000 +2.9% $3,125 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2016 09/29/16 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $3,038 / 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 $27,474 $2,318,166 $1,671,240 $646,926
2024 $27,474 $2,272,713 $1,638,471 $634,242
2023 $26,937 $2,228,151 $1,606,345 $621,806
2022 $25,672 $2,184,463 $1,574,849 $609,614
2021 $25,370 $2,141,631 $1,543,970 $597,661
2019 $22,164 $1,872,720 $1,498,176 $374,544
2018 $22,108 $1,836,000 $1,468,800 $367,200
2016 $12,006 $995,611 $757,831 $237,780
2015 $11,262 $933,058 $746,448 $186,610
2014 $11,301 $914,782 $731,827 $182,955
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diana Braun

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Diana Braun

    Compass

    (310) 866-5039

    23 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Diana Braun
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 16-167122

The MLS

APN: 4239-008-045

California Los Angeles County Venice 90291 Venice

651 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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