NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8965 Wonderland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,078,000 - $1,279,288

2 Beds
1 Bath
986 Sq Ft
$1,166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2020

Last sale price $875,000 $887 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,222/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Wonderland Avenue Elementary Rated A
  • English Architecture
  • Open Patio

About This Home

As of January 2020

"The McMaster Home". First time on the market in 55 years. Set back from the street (approx 50 ft), this 1943 cottage offers all the charm of historic Laurel Canyon. Above vintage stone steps, double Dutch entry doors welcome visitors to a formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and open-beamed ceilings. Country kitchen with a copper fireplace opens to a rear tiled patio overlooking mountain ranges. Master BR has open beams. Guest BR has its own fireplace. Upgrades include central heat and a/c, copper plumbing and bolted foundation. Reed Avocado, Washington Navel, Apricot and Lemon trees. Off-street parking for 5 cars. Wonderland Avenue school district.The charm we have all been waiting for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas O'Rourke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00931753 Listed on: 10/15/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

John Cohen

License #01978888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 3,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LARE15

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • English Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 986 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5564-027-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,465

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Country English
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 986
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Number Of Photos: 20
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 948.28

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Other
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Garage Is Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5564-027-020
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3166

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2019
Closed on
Jan 10, 2020
Sold by
Lockwood Kathleen G and William Craig Mcmaster Trust
Bought by
Butterworth Dean
Seller's Agent
Thomas O'Rourke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Cohen
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.42%
Current Estimated Value
$1,150,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$275,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$452,885
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$706,618

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2010
Sold by
Mcmaster William C
Bought by
Mcmaster William Craig and William Craig Mcmaster Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Mcmaster William
Bought by
Mcmaster William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,478
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
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
Butterworth Dean $875,000 California Title Company
Lockwood Kathleen G -- California Title Company
Mcmaster William Craig -- None Available
Mcmaster William C -- Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Butterworth Dean $510,400
Previous Owner Mcmaster William C $933,000
Previous Owner Mcmaster William C $435,478
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Sold $875,000 -6.4% $887 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2019 10/15/19 For Sale $935,000 -- $948 / 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 $11,465 $956,936 $765,550 $191,386
2024 $11,465 $938,174 $750,540 $187,634
2023 $11,245 $919,779 $735,824 $183,955
2022 $10,749 $901,746 $721,397 $180,349
2021 $10,618 $884,065 $707,252 $176,813
2020 $920 $63,601 $36,281 $27,320
2019 $891 $62,355 $35,570 $26,785
2018 $860 $61,133 $34,873 $26,260
2016 $780 $58,762 $33,520 $25,242
2015 $769 $57,880 $33,017 $24,863
2014 $781 $56,747 $32,371 $24,376
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas O'Rourke

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Thomas O'Rourke

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (310) 770-0221

    25 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Thomas O'Rourke
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    John Cohen

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 19-519792

The MLS

APN: 5564-027-020

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90046 Hollywood Hills West

8965 Wonderland Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 8965 Wonderland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 since 15 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,150,072, approximately $1,166 per square foot. This property was built in 1943. 8965 Wonderland Ave 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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