898 Commonwealth Ave Venice, CA 90291
Venice Neighborhood
3
Beds
5
Baths
3,898
Sq Ft
10,226
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Rooftop Deck
- Golf Course View
- Room in yard for a pool
- Venice High School Rated A
- 0.23 Acre Lot
- 5-minute walk to Marine Park
About This Home
As of October 2024Back on the Market with new pricing. The John Baldessari Gallery Residence, 2018, Frank O. Gehry, CC, FAIA. John Baldessari and Frank Gehry! As impossible to pigeonhole a style of these giants of art and architecture, so it is with their collaboration on John's own home, the model of which was featured center at LACMA's Frank Gehry Retrospective. It's modern, of course, and constructed of the finest materials and accessories available, but in understanding the work, and its success, these terms seem almost irrelevant. It is probably best described in terms of function.Frank and John were friends. From stories about John, one can imagine a request that may have gone like this: Frank, I'm tired of traipsing up and down stairs every time I want something from the kitchen. I want my bedroom to be just steps from everything: my art, my library, the kitchen, and an outdoor place where I can enjoy a cigar, a glass of wine, and a view of the golf course next door. Frank achieved these requirements by pinwheeling the living space and gallery around a cloistered heptagonal courtyard, thus referencing, if not by shape, the program of the early California Missions. Reversing tradition, the master bedroom is on the ground floor, while the guest bedrooms are on the second floor. An elevator contiguous to the master bedroom ascends to the rooftop patios with golf course and city vistas.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. License #00463731 Listed on: 03/07/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $49,441
Year Built
- Built in 2018
Lot Details
- 10,226 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Gated Home
- Wood Fence
- Block Wall Fence
- Sprinkler System
- Property is zoned LAR1
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
Property Views
- Golf Course
- City
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 3,898 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Tinted Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Security System Owned
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Powder Room
Pool
- Room in yard for a pool
- Permits for Pool
Outdoor Features
- Rooftop Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4243-013-034
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Sep 23, 2024
Sold by
Baldessari Tony and Annas Trust
Bought by
Lonsdale Living Trust and Colson
Seller's Agent
Architechture For Sale.com
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Laurent Mamann Slater
The Beverly Hills Estates
List Price
$5,900,000
Sold Price
$5,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900,000
-15.25%
Total Days on Market
180
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$186,887
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 2023
Sold by
City Of Los Angeles
Bought by
City Of Los Angeles
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2013
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Nicholson Graeme R and Nicholson Diana
Bought by
Baldessari John and The John Baldessari Trust 1991
Seller's Agent
Robert Winans
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dannie Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh Realtors
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,347,500
Premium/Discount to List
$52,500
4.05%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.29%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Nicholson Graeme R and Nicholson Diana
Bought by
Nicholson Graeme R and Nicholson Diana
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 1999
Sold by
Helsel Holly J
Bought by
Nicholson Graeme R and Calandra Diana
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,800
Interest Rate
7%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 1999
Sold by
Helsel Holly J
Bought by
Wiland Holly J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,700
Interest Rate
6.73%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 1994
Sold by
Wiland Harry
Bought by
Helsel Holly J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $5,000,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,347,500 | Equity Title Los Angeles | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Grant Deed | $331,000 | Progressive Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Investors Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Investors Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $4,375,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $555,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $360,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $99,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $264,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $214,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $220,500 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $33,100 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | Sold | $5,000,000 | -15.3% | $1,283 / Sq Ft |
| 09/03/2024 09/03/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2024 03/07/24 | For Sale | $5,900,000 | +337.8% | $1,514 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2013 07/11/13 | Sold | $1,347,500 | +4.1% | $1,418 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2013 04/03/13 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $1,363 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
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 | $49,441 | $4,084,012 | $2,103,160 | $1,980,852 |
| 2023 | $54,186 | $4,480,329 | $2,688,198 | $1,792,131 |
| 2022 | $51,642 | $4,392,481 | $2,635,489 | $1,756,992 |
| 2021 | $35,249 | $2,963,356 | $1,526,051 | $1,437,305 |
| 2019 | $34,187 | $2,875,464 | $1,480,789 | $1,394,675 |
| 2018 | $34,039 | $2,819,083 | $1,451,754 | $1,367,329 |
| 2016 | $16,758 | $1,395,382 | $1,139,088 | $256,294 |
| 2015 | $16,511 | $1,374,423 | $1,121,978 | $252,445 |
| 2014 | $16,564 | $1,347,500 | $1,100,000 | $247,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Architechture For Sale.com
Seller's Agent in 2024
Architechture For Sale.com
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
(310) 428-6755
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Laurent Mamann Slater
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Laurent Mamann Slater
The Beverly Hills Estates
(310) 780-9971
2 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Robert Winans
Seller's Agent in 2013
Robert Winans
Coldwell Banker Realty
(310) 722-8456
16 Total Sales
-
Dannie Cavanaugh
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Dannie Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh Realtors
(310) 837-7198
2 in this area
89 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-366195
APN: 4243-013-034
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