820 Columbia Ave Los Angeles, CA 90017
Westlake Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,608
Sq Ft
2,043
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of July 2024Located near Koreatown and central to all in DTLA, this charming 1902 single-family home was remodeled in 2022 and nicely blends early 20th century Victorian vibes with today's most desired upgrades and amenities. Zoned C2-2D allows flexibility for use as either a single-family home or consideration as a commercial space for a multitude of potential businesses. Buyers advised to investigate all uses such as conversion to a Legal Duplex or Jr. ADU. The yesteryear appeal is apparent throughout this turn-of-the-century home offering a large shaded front porch for relaxed afternoons, period windows and a welcoming foyer. Eye-catching elements such as a wood-framed glass front door, modern lighting fixtures and finishes in addition to hardwood flooring in the common rooms all add to the overall appeal. The sun-filled living room offers a decorative fireplace and plenty of room for gatherings and flows to the adjacent large dining room large enough to host family, friends or collaboration with colleagues. A fully remodeled kitchen showcases a large center island, quartz counters, attractive fixtures, soft-close cabinets and modern stainless appliances. The first floor is complete with a bedroom or office, a beautifully remodeled three-quarter bath and easy access to an extra-large basement that offers easy storage any and all extras. The second floor reveals a large room ideal as a den, two nicely-sized bedrooms, an updated full bath and a west-facing sunroom off one of the bedrooms for enticing sunset views. Additional features include A/C splits throughout the home, security systems, a shaded side-yard garden with bistro lights and the convenience of an electric car charger located on the gated parking pad. Centrally located and close to the many DTLA attractions, this home is sited across from Loyola Law School, this home is just minutes from popular draws such as LA Live, The Staples Center, USC and FIDM. Don't miss the fun of the El Gato Night Market, Alamo Drafthouse Theatre for movies and dinner, the ever-popular Bottega Louie for breakfast or Level 8 at the Moxy Hotel for a variety of restaurant experiences. Tt may be time to realize your dream of living or working with ultimate L.A. convenience.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
COMPASS Brokerage Phone: (626) 255-8029 License #01477666 Listed on: 02/21/2024
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$551
Year Built
1902
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Structure Type: House
- Assessments: No
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, two stackable washing machines and dryers. Electric car charger.
- Property Attached: No
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Security: Automatic Gate, Window Bars, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision Name Other: Oneils Subdivision
- View: No
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Parcel Number: 5143001009
- Year Built: 1902
- Special Features: None
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Living Area: 1608.00 Square Feet
- Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Open Floorplan
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Flooring: Stone, Wood, Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Eating Area: Dining Room
- Fireplace Features: Decorative
- Levels: Two
- Price Per Square Foot: 490.67
- Room Type: Basement, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun, Living Room
- Window Features: Blinds
- Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Walk-In Shower, Shower In Tub
- Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Self-Closing Drawers
Exterior Features
- Patio: Yes
- Direction Faces: West
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing: Electric
- Pool Private: No
- Spa: No
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Gated, No Driveway
- Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
Utilities
- Sprinklers: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Laundry: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
- Heating Type: Electric
- Laundry Features: Inside, Stackable
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Cooling: Electric
- Cooling: Yes
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association: No
- Senior Community: No
- Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Urban
Schools
- Middle School: Liechty
- Middle Or Junior School: Liechty
Lot Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Features: Front Yard
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 2043.00
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0469
Multi Family
- Lease Considered: No
- Lot Size Area: 2043.0000 Square Feet
Tax Info
- Tax Lot: 9
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Sanchez Jose M
Bought by
James-Wilson Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jules Ibrao
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Carchia
Pardee Properties
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.94%
Views
155
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.89%
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Outstanding Balance
$557,757
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,868
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Sanchez Jose M
Bought by
James-Wilson Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jules Ibrao
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Carchia
Pardee Properties
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.94%
Views
155
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Outstanding Balance
$557,757
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,868
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2005
Sold by
Sanchez Jose M and Sanchez Maria A
Bought by
Sanchez Jose M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Sanchez Markoutsis Elizabeth Annette
Bought by
Sanchez Jose M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 2000
Sold by
Family Trust Sanchez Jose M And Maria A Trs S
Bought by
Sanchez Markoutsis Elizabeth Annette
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 1995
Sold by
Sanchez Jose M and Sanchez Maria
Bought by
Sanchez Jose M
Similar Homes in Los Angeles, CA
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $750,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $750,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $562,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $562,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Price Changed | $2,500 | -10.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 | Price Changed | $2,800 | -6.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/24/2024 07/24/24 | Sold | $750,000 | -4.9% | $466 / Sq Ft |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/05/2024 03/05/24 | For Sale | $789,000 | +5.2% | $491 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2024 03/02/24 | Off Market | $750,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/20/2024 02/20/24 | For Sale | $789,000 | 0.0% | $491 / Sq Ft |
| 02/15/2023 02/15/23 | Rented | $4,100 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/06/2022 12/06/22 | Price Changed | $4,100 | -10.9% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2022 10/19/22 | For Rent | $4,600 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $551 | $37,666 | $22,799 | $14,867 |
| 2023 | $545 | $36,928 | $22,352 | $14,576 |
| 2022 | $526 | $36,205 | $21,914 | $14,291 |
| 2021 | $505 | $35,496 | $21,485 | $14,011 |
| 2019 | $490 | $34,446 | $20,849 | $13,597 |
| 2018 | $459 | $33,772 | $20,441 | $13,331 |
| 2016 | $419 | $32,463 | $19,649 | $12,814 |
| 2015 | $413 | $31,976 | $19,354 | $12,622 |
| 2014 | $423 | $31,350 | $18,975 | $12,375 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Hikari Eguma
Seller's Agent in 2025
Hikari Eguma
GAIA
(213) 512-7018
-
Jules Ibrao
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jules Ibrao
COMPASS
(626) 255-8029
1 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
Diane Scalzo
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Diane Scalzo
COMPASS
(626) 437-5795
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Stephanie Carchia
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Stephanie Carchia
Pardee Properties
(424) 279-3128
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Andrew Warburton
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Andrew Warburton
Andrew Warburton
(310) 270-1689
1 in this area
746 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-16583
APN: 5143-001-009
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Nearby Homes
- 735 Witmer St
- 726 Hartford Ave
- 1416 W 10th Place
- 1422 W 10th Place
- 1537 Cambria St
- 1030 S Union Ave
- 819 Beacon Ave
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 601
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 330
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 326
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 609
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 127
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 320
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 327
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 433
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 213
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 527
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 318
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 520
- 1234 Wilshire Blvd Unit 228