NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8511 Walnut Dr Los Angeles, CA 90046

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,163,000 - $1,352,183

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$1,062/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2018

Last sale price $938,177 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,680/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Wonderland Avenue Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of December 2018

Beautiful cottage nestled on a cul se sac in historic Laurel Canyon. French doors in every room open onto gorgeous gardens, with a fantastic deck rising from the backyard, perfect for entertaining or just hanging out under the trees. Upgrades include new hardwood flooring throughout, central heat and air, new copper plumbing, and newly remodeled master bathroom. Lifesource purification water system throughout home. This retreat-like home is minutes from restaurants and shops on Sunset Sttip, yet secluded and kid friendly (no cars zooming by) and located in the highly desirable Wonderland School District. Home is legally a 3 bed/2 bath, but altered to a 2 bed/ 2 bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Layne

Estate Properties License #01415795 Listed on: 10/25/2018

Estate Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Grahn

Compass License #01162701

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,609

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 3,215 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5556-010-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,609

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1176
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Number Of Photos: 2
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 806.97

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5556-010-028
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3215

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2018
Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Foreman Amanda
Bought by
Orlovsky Alex and Mikolyski Rachel
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Layne
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rick Grahn
Compass
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$938,177
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,823
-6.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,249,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$310,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$750,541
Outstanding Balance
$655,406
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$593,640

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
Nuss Anthony J
Bought by
Foreman Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1998
Sold by
Nuss Anthony John
Bought by
Nuss Anthony John and Nuss Teri Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,500
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1997
Sold by
Sloane Jason C
Bought by
Nuss Anthony John and Lewis Teri Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
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
Orlovsky Alex $938,500 Fidelity National Title
Foreman Amanda $440,000 Progressive Title Company
Nuss Anthony John -- United Title Company
Nuss Anthony John $312,500 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orlovsky Alex $750,541
Previous Owner Foreman Amanda $352,000
Previous Owner Nuss Anthony John $248,500
Previous Owner Nuss Anthony John $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Sold $938,177 -1.1% $798 / Sq Ft
12/01/2018 12/01/18 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2018 11/28/18 Price Changed $949,000 -5.0% $807 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 For Sale $999,000 -- $849 / 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 $12,609 $1,046,575 $837,194 $209,381
2024 $12,609 $1,026,055 $820,779 $205,276
2023 $12,369 $1,005,937 $804,686 $201,251
2022 $11,822 $986,213 $788,908 $197,305
2021 $11,678 $966,877 $773,440 $193,437
2019 $11,262 $938,200 $750,500 $187,700
2018 $7,194 $582,684 $443,772 $138,912
2016 $6,847 $560,060 $426,541 $133,519
2015 $6,748 $551,648 $420,134 $131,514
2014 $6,775 $540,843 $411,905 $128,938
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Layne

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Elizabeth Layne

    RE/MAX

    (310) 430-5432

    54 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Layne
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  • Rick Grahn

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rick Grahn

    Compass

    (310) 382-0344

    40 Total Sales

    Rick Grahn
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 18-400774

The MLS

APN: 5556-010-028

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90046 Hollywood Hills West

8511 Walnut Dr, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 8511 Walnut Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046 since 25 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,249,046, approximately $1,062 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 8511 Walnut Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Wonderland Avenue Elementary, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School, and Fairfax High School.

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