$956,000 - $1,609,265
RENTED AUG 20, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$889 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold November 12, 2021

Last sale price $1,210,000 $807 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,549/month

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Fenced Yard
  • STEM Academy at Bernstein High Rated A-
  • Lawn
  • 3-minute walk to Lemon Grove Recreation Center

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled comfortably in the quiet, luxurious pocket of Melrose Hill, this meticulously maintained, 1,500 square foot, 1920s Craftsman home is ready to serve you the charm of early Hollywood, along with the benefits of modern engineering, amenities, and security. Before entering the home, simply marvel at your community: Melrose Hill, one of LA's most elegant neighborhoods with plentiful investment and growth. You're one block from Lemon Grove Park, and a short distance from the city's hottest new cafes and restaurants, such as Cafe Telegrama and Bar Etoile. The Melrose Hill HPOZ, a historic neighborhood that preserves the area's early 1900s architectural quality, is right next door. You can grab your coffee, step outside, take a right, and be transported into a charming, nostalgic past for your morning walk. This home offers the ultimate experience in both tranquility and urban convenience. Your privacy matters. You'll feel the freedom of no shared walls every day. Once outside, relax in your fully private, 1,200 square foot yard, framed by lush eugenia trees alongside regal privacy gates. In this dignified space, you're able to play in the yard, tend to herb in your planters, and host gatherings by the fire pit or on the porch, day or night. There's enough room to install an outdoor grill, if you desire! Between autumn and spring, the Birds of Paradise will bloom and provide an added spectacle. Enter through a century-old oak door into an enormous living room with a natural, quartz-stone fireplace. You're surrounded by classic crown moldings, standing on luxury vinyl plank flooring. As you explore, you'll appreciate the suite of upgrades: a Nest thermostat regulates your central HVAC system, recessed LED lighting is throughout the home, both renovated bathrooms provide a spa-like experience, with custom tile work, vanities with storage, large mirrors, copper/PVC plumbing and self-closing cabinets. Each of the four bedrooms is cinematically yet neutrally colored to provide a versatile environment for kids, adults, guests, or office work. The windows are double-paned and energy efficient, helping you maintain peace and temperature control. All bedroom closets have ample space, while some are boutique-style closets! The kitchen is fully renovated with quartz countertops, a double basin barn sink, & stainless-steel appliances (gas stove/range, microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal). Next to it is your large laundry room, with ample light, shelving and space. Your home's foundation has been retrofitted to protect against earthquakes, the roof is less than two years old, and a state-of-the-art drain system routes water from the gutters out to the street. A 200-amp electric panel provides enough power for all of your needs. Behind the royal driveway gate is a level 2 EV charger and, motion floodlights and cameras surround the perimeter. Management lives in the neighboring house for convenience. The house comes with weekly gardening and monthly exterminator service around the perimeter. ****$5,600/month with a parking spot (shared, tandem) in the driveway. $5,200/month with no parking (owner will pay for parking passes). Note: Parking passes are for PPD67 (preferred parking district)! This means that street parking with the passes is available on Hobart, and also nearby streets. People without permits cannot park on these streets at night, so parking is easy! **All applicants must meet the following, applied consistently and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws: Credit score of 650 or higher, 2.5X income, verification of prior rental references, clear criminal background check.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jon Polansky

Sotheby's International Realty License #01751866 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Jon Polansky

Sotheby's International Realty License #01751866 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,052 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gated Home
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • Rent Control

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $11,800
  • Tenant pays for gas, cable TV, electricity, water, trash collection
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5535-026-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,523

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 11800
  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Cable TV, Electricity, Water, Trash Collection

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 1500
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1389
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Number Of Photos: 75
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Built-Ins, Convection Oven, Cooktop - Electric, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Freezer, Dishwasher, Hood Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water Line to Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 3.47

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Sprinkler System, Slab, Rain Gutters, Historical
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Privacy
  • Patio: Porch - Front
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Driveway

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: In Street

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Yes

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5535-026-012
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Fenced Yard, Fenced, Gutters, Landscaped, Lawn, Exterior Security Lights
  • Lot Location: City
  • Lot Size Area: 6052

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2021
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Salguero Stacy
Bought by
Nikoloff Josef
Seller's Agent
Domingo Martinez
Pactum Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Morguess
The Collective Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.83%
Current Estimated Value
$1,334,066

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,066
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Outstanding Balance
$889,107
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,959

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2021
Closed on
Oct 7, 2021
Sold by
Nikoloff Josef and Nikoloff Nicole
Bought by
Heppe Stephen Bruce and Heppe Mary Jane
Seller's Agent
Domingo Martinez
Pactum Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Morguess
The Collective Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Outstanding Balance
$889,107
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,959

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Nikoloff Oliver and Nick Nikoloff Family Trust
Bought by
Nikoloff Josef and Nikoloff Nicole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2000
Sold by
Nikoloff Nikola
Bought by
Nikoloff Nikola and The Nick Nikoloff Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1998
Sold by
Stangl Alice
Bought by
Stangl Frederick R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1997
Sold by
Nikoloff Nikola
Bought by
Nikoloff Hildegard
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
Nikoloff Josef -- Pacific Coast Title
Heppe Stephen Bruce $1,210,000 Pacific Coast Title
Nikoloff Josef -- None Available
Nikoloff Nikola -- --
Stangl Frederick R -- First Southwestern Title Co
Nikoloff Hildegard -- Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Heppe Stephen Bruce $968,000
Previous Owner Rochlin Michael Jacob $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Rented $5,200 0.0% --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $5,200 -11.9% $3 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Rent $5,900 +13.5% --
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Rented $5,200 +40.7% --
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2022 03/06/22 Rented $3,695 -21.3% --
02/02/2022 02/02/22 Price Changed $4,695 -6.0% $3 / Sq Ft
12/15/2021 12/15/21 For Rent $4,995 0.0% --
11/12/2021 11/12/21 Sold $1,210,000 +0.8% $626 / Sq Ft
10/04/2021 10/04/21 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2021 09/25/21 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $621 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Price Changed $1,200,000 -4.0% $621 / Sq Ft
08/13/2021 08/13/21 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $647 / 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 $15,523 $1,284,061 $1,061,208 $222,853
2024 $15,523 $1,258,884 $1,040,400 $218,484
2023 $15,223 $1,234,200 $1,020,000 $214,200
2022 $14,513 $1,210,000 $1,000,000 $210,000
2021 $22,020 $1,010,360 $606,216 $404,144
2020 $1,831 $120,581 $38,750 $81,831
2019 $1,769 $118,218 $37,991 $80,227
2018 $1,691 $115,901 $37,247 $78,654
2016 $1,599 $111,401 $35,801 $75,600
2015 $1,578 $109,729 $35,264 $74,465
2014 $1,598 $107,581 $34,574 $73,007
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25561635

The MLS

APN: 5535-026-012