Seller's Agent in 2024
Beverly Liu
RE/MAX
(626) 600-2381
1 in this area
60 Total Sales
655 Museum Dr Los Angeles, CA 90065
Mount Washington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,257,000 - $1,494,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,626
Sq Ft
$829/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Rooftop Deck
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Updated Kitchen
- Mt. Washington Elementary Rated A-
- City Lights View
- 4-minute walk to Moon Canyon Park
About This Home
As of June 2024Welcome to 655 Museum Drive, a sleek and modern haven in the coveted Mount Washington hills. Soaring 20+ foot ceilings frame carved hardwood floors in the main living area, while floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the room in natural light. The living room has an open airy loft feel and includes a cozy working fireplace with direct access to a full-width balcony, perfect for entertaining.The open-concept kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing new countertops, new appliances, and a breakfast bar that integrates seamlessly with the open dining area, illuminated by the skylights above.Relax in the master bedroom, complete with a modern ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom opens onto a massive private patio, featuring a built-in BBQ, waterfall fountain, and lush green surroundings ideal for intimate gatherings year round.This remarkable property offers seamless indoor-outdoor living, with multiple outdoor spaces including a sprawling 1000 sq. ft. rooftop deck with panoramic canyon views. The double garage (great potential for a home office or gym) has additional lofted storage space, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle needs. Zoned to Mt. Washington Elementary, this amazing property is situated close to Downtown LA, Highland Park, the scenic Moon Canyon trail, and is a mere 7-minute walk to the Southwest Museum Metro station, for easy access to all that NE LA has to offer. With ample space for living, working, and entertaining, this incredible property presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking the best of East Side living in one of LA's most desirable locations - seize this rare opportunity to make Museum Drive your own!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Remax Dream Properties Brokerage Phone: (626) 600-2381 License #02017904 Listed on: 05/08/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,669
Year Built
- Built in 1991 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 3,914 Sq Ft Lot
- No Sprinklers
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
Property Views
- City Lights
- Canyon
Home Design
- Modern Architecture
- Split Level Home
- Flat Roof Shape
- Slab Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,626 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Dual Staircase
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Quartz Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Living Room Balcony
- Rooftop Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Mt Washington Elementary School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Tract Number 185102
- Assessor Parcel Number 5466009013
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Chung Michael and Huang Jeannie
Bought by
Chen Timo
Seller's Agent
Beverly Liu
Remax Dream Properties
Buyer's Agent
Richard Schulman
Keller Williams Los Angeles
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,606
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.47%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Goldschmidt Peter A
Bought by
Chung Michael and Huang Jeannie
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Kahle
Compass
Buyer's Agent
DARRYL JACKSON
M & M JACKSON REALTY SERVICES
List Price
$939,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
4.9%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$765,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2016
Sold by
Goldschmidt Peter A
Bought by
Goldschmidt Peter A and Goldschmidt Ii Revocab Peter A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2016
Sold by
Goldschmidt Horst Peter Alfred
Bought by
Goldschmidt Peter A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 3, 2015
Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
K Financial Corp
Bought by
Goldschmidt Peter A and Goldschmidt Horst Peter Alfred
Seller's Agent
Steve Clark
Backbeat Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jon Butler
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$493,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2015
Sold by
Namba Ryan
Bought by
K Financial Corp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 2005
Sold by
Perez Ruben and Namba Ryan
Bought by
Namba Ryan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Perez Ruben
Bought by
Perez Ruben and Namba Ryan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Martinez Gerardo and Albillar Arthur
Bought by
Perez Ruben
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 13, 2003
Sold by
Parker William R and Floyd James C
Bought by
Martinez Gerardo and Albillar Arthur
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Kachigian Kent N
Bought by
Parker William R and Floyd James C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,800
Interest Rate
8.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 1999
Sold by
Kachigian Norma
Bought by
Kachigian Kent N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1994
Sold by
Life Svgs Bank Fsb
Bought by
Kachigian Kent N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,600
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 1994
Sold by
R E F S Inc
Bought by
Life Svgs Bank Fsb
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Timo | $1,200,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Chung Michael | $985,000 | Stewart Title Of Ca Inc | |
| Goldschmidt Peter A | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Goldschmidt Peter A | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Goldschmidt Peter A | $700,000 | Pacific Coast Title Company | |
| K Financial Corp | $499,000 | Pacific Coast Title | |
| Namba Ryan | -- | Stewart Title Of Ca Inc | |
| Perez Ruben | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Perez Ruben | $455,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Martinez Gerardo | $390,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Parker William R | $256,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Kachigian Kent N | -- | American Coast Title | |
| Kachigian Kent N | $168,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Life Svgs Bank Fsb | $230,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Chung Michael | $762,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chung Michael | $765,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Goldschmidt Peter A | $487,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Goldschmidt Peter A | $493,500 | |
| Previous Owner | K Financial Corp | $515,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Namba Ryan | $592,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Namba Ryan | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Namba Ryan | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Namba Ryan | $536,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Perez Ruben | $364,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martinez Gerardo | $312,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Parker William R | $85,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Parker William R | $204,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Kachigian Kent N | $187,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kachigian Kent N | $24,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Kachigan Kent N | $20,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kachigian Kent N | $159,600 | |
| Closed | Parker William R | $51,200 | |
| Closed | Martinez Gerardo | $78,000 | |
| Closed | Perez Ruben | $91,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2024 06/04/24 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +0.1% | $738 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2024 05/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/07/2024 05/07/24 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | +21.7% | $737 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2020 10/23/20 | Sold | $985,000 | +4.9% | $606 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2020 09/18/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/11/2020 09/11/20 | For Sale | $939,000 | +34.1% | $577 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2015 10/09/15 | Sold | $700,000 | -6.5% | $431 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2015 09/04/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/03/2015 08/03/15 | For Sale | $749,000 | -- | $461 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,669 | $1,224,000 | $891,276 | $332,724 |
| 2024 | $12,669 | $1,045,288 | $754,306 | $290,982 |
| 2023 | $12,420 | $1,024,793 | $739,516 | $285,277 |
| 2022 | $11,835 | $1,004,700 | $725,016 | $279,684 |
| 2021 | $11,770 | $985,000 | $710,800 | $274,200 |
| 2019 | $9,158 | $763,652 | $461,623 | $302,029 |
| 2018 | $9,114 | $748,679 | $452,572 | $296,107 |
| 2016 | $8,474 | $700,000 | $424,900 | $275,100 |
| 2015 | $7,597 | $626,289 | $347,939 | $278,350 |
| 2014 | $7,624 | $614,022 | $341,124 | $272,898 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Beverly Liu
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Richard Schulman
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Richard Schulman
Keller Williams Los Angeles
(310) 482-0173
3 in this area
533 Total Sales
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Tracey Kardash
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Tracey Kardash
Keller Williams Los Angeles
(310) 482-2200
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
Benjamin Kahle
Seller's Agent in 2020
Benjamin Kahle
Compass
(310) 779-4578
2 in this area
189 Total Sales
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DARRYL JACKSON
D
Buyer's Agent in 2020
DARRYL JACKSON
M & M JACKSON REALTY SERVICES
(909) 890-0096
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
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J
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Jack Holwahjian
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-17563
APN: 5466-009-013
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