$895,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2020

712 Chestnut Ave Los Angeles, CA 90042

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,124 Sq Ft
7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$796 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • 3-minute walk to San Pascual Park
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2022

**CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS! ** Small lot sub-division opportunity in prime Highland Park! Plans are approved to build 4 SFR's. Land is fully ENTITLED. New owner to proceed with RTI plans. Each unit consists of 3 bedrooms + 3.5 baths. All units average about 1,843 sqft of livable space. Not included in the livable space is the breath-taking roof top deck with views of the city! Potential for buy and hold as apartments or individual sales as SFR's. Plenty of new developments happening in the same neighborhood. Easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, Old Town Pasadena, Rose Bowl, and Glendale Galleria. Ideally suited for a builder looking for flexibility in investment strategy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Hwang

Elevate Real Estate Agency License #01991861 Listed on: 04/17/2020

Co-Listed By

Jessica Lu

Elevate Real Estate Agency License #01989751

Last Buyer's Agent

Ray Tu

JC Pacific Corp License #01943279

JC Pacific Corp

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,124 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / 7
  • Tax Tract Number 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5493034010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,816

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 7144710632
  • Other Phone Number: 5623738126
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LARD1.5
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5493034010
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1124.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 796.26
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7501.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 7501.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 7
  • Tax Census Tract: 1831.03
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2022
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Songdong Hu
Bought by
712 N Chestnut Llc
Seller's Agent
Ray Tu
JC Pacific Corp
Buyer's Agent
Wei Li
HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2022
Closed on
Aug 19, 2022
Sold by
Cal Pr Llc
Bought by
Hu Songdong
Seller's Agent
Ray Tu
JC Pacific Corp
Buyer's Agent
Wei Li
HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2022
Closed on
Aug 18, 2022
Sold by
Wu Xu
Bought by
Hu Songdong
Seller's Agent
Ray Tu
JC Pacific Corp
Buyer's Agent
Wei Li
HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
712 Chestnut Llc
Bought by
Cal Pr Llc
Seller's Agent
Mark Hwang
Elevate Real Estate Agency
Buyer's Agent
Ray Tu
JC Pacific Corp
List Price
$929,500
Sold Price
$895,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-3.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.38%
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Apr 11, 2018
Sold by
Canaan Holdings Llc
Bought by
712 Chestnut Llc
Seller's Agent
Luka Mihovilovic
United Real Estate Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Luka Mihovilovic
United Real Estate Los Angeles
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.68%
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Mar 9, 2018
Sold by
Hernandez Frank J
Bought by
Canaan Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Luka Mihovilovic
United Real Estate Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Luka Mihovilovic
United Real Estate Los Angeles
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2002
Sold by
Hernandez Carmen
Bought by
Hernandez Carmen and Hernandez 2002 Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $1,415,000 Lawyers Title
Deed -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $895,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $675,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $840,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $840,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $455,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $455,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $1,398,000 0.0% $732 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Off Market $1,398,000 -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $1,498,000 +7.2% $746 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $1,398,000 -1.2% $732 / Sq Ft
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Sold $1,415,000 -2.4% $1,259 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 For Sale $1,450,000 +62.0% $1,290 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Sold $895,000 -3.7% $796 / Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 For Sale $929,500 +37.7% $827 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $675,000 +3.8% $601 / Sq Ft
03/25/2018 03/25/18 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Sale $650,000 -- $578 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $26,816 $2,211,790 $1,443,300 $768,490
2023 $17,252 $1,415,000 $1,132,000 $283,000
2022 $11,026 $922,356 $737,885 $184,471
2021 $10,894 $904,271 $723,417 $180,854
2020 $8,692 $702,270 $520,200 $182,070
2019 $8,349 $688,500 $510,000 $178,500
2018 $485 $33,985 $15,481 $18,504
2016 $447 $32,668 $14,881 $17,787
2015 $441 $32,178 $14,658 $17,520
2014 $452 $31,548 $14,371 $17,177
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: RS20075894

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5493-034-010