NOT LISTED FOR SALE

840 20th St Unit 6 Santa Monica, CA 90403

Wilshire Montana Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,514,603 - $1,757,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
$1,142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2016

Last sale price $1,150,000 $788 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,056/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • 23,993 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of January 2016

RARE END-UNIT TOWNHOUSE WITH DIRECT STREET ACCESS FEELS LIKE YOU ARE IN YOUR OWN HOME. VERY LIGHT AND BRIGHT TWO-STORY 3 BED 2.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE, ½ A BLOCK FROM TRENDY MONTANA AVENUE IN PRIME FRANKLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT. 12 FT CEILING IN THE LIVING ROOM AND IN THE MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM, DINING AREAS, FIREPLACE, & PRIVATE PATIOS. RED OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS, TRAVERTINE TILE IN MASTER BATH, AND MOUNTAIN VIEW FROM ONE BEDROOM. NEW CESARSTONE COUNTER TOPS, ECO-FRIENDLY AND IMPORTED PORTUGESE CORK FLOORING AND NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN PRIME SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN A LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Itzchack Schefres

Creative Realty, Inc. License #01839148 Listed on: 11/02/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Amir Torkamani

Esquire Real Estate Brokerage, Inc. License #01902191

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.55

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Alarm System

Parking

  • 2 Covered Spaces
  • Automatic Gate

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Air Conditioning

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4277-006-031

Community Details

Overview

  • 19 Units
  • Maintained Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,016

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Unknown
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Laurel Square Association
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1459
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Hood Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 750.00

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: Mountains, Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Security: Automatic Gate

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape
  • Pet Rules: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 350.00

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Seismic Hazard
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4277-006-031
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Description: Exterior Security Lights
  • Lot Size Area: 23993

Rental Info

  • Lease Option: 1

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 19

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Bhalla Vikas Nath and Sohrabi Negin
Bought by
Bhalla-Sohrabi Family Trust and Bhalla
Current Estimated Value
$1,666,151

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2015
Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Castel Alan Dan
Bought by
Bhalla Vikas and Sohrabi Negin
Seller's Agent
Itzchack Schefres
Creative Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amir Torkamani
Esquire Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2013
Sold by
Castel Alan Dan
Bought by
Castel Alan Dan and Castel Jami Shana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2010
Sold by
Wolf Karl M
Bought by
Castel Alan Dan and Castel Jami Shana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2010
Sold by
Wolf Susan A
Bought by
Wolf Karl M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bhalla-Sohrabi Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bhalla Vikas $1,150,000 Provident Title
Castel Alan Dan -- None Available
Castel Alan Dan $735,000 California Title Company
Wolf Karl M -- California Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bhalla Vikas $920,000
Previous Owner Castel Alan Dan $505,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Sold $1,150,000 +5.0% $788 / Sq Ft
11/23/2015 11/23/15 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2015 11/02/15 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $751 / 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 $16,016 $1,361,360 $1,089,091 $272,269
2024 $16,016 $1,334,668 $1,067,737 $266,931
2023 $15,756 $1,308,499 $1,046,801 $261,698
2022 $15,555 $1,282,843 $1,026,276 $256,567
2021 $15,164 $1,257,690 $1,006,153 $251,537
2019 $14,904 $1,220,388 $976,311 $244,077
2018 $14,026 $1,196,460 $957,168 $239,292
2016 $9,483 $795,458 $583,337 $212,121
2015 $9,357 $783,510 $574,575 $208,935
2014 $9,228 $768,163 $563,320 $204,843
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Itzchack Schefres

    Creative Realty, Inc.

  • Amir Torkamani

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Amir Torkamani

    Esquire Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.

    (310) 991-1684

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Amir Torkamani
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 15-955511

The MLS

APN: 4277-006-031

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90403 Wilshire Montana

840 20th St Unit 6, Santa Monica, CA

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