$1,347,500
SOLD JUL 11, 2013

898 Commonwealth Ave Venice, CA 90291

Venice Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
10,208 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,418 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course View
  • 10,208 Sq Ft lot
  • Hacienda Architecture
  • Venice High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Marine Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Rare double lot opportunity (to be held as one lot). City vacated adjacent parcel to owner, subject to 3 easements on the furthermost half of vacated property, abutting Penmar golf course. Original lot 45 x 110, or 4,950 sq. ft. Vacated lot approximately 50 x 110 (5,258 sq. ft) of which approximately half (2,750 sq. ft.) is unencumbered by the easements. Existing house in updated, move-in condition, with converted work studio, and large, flat back yard. Updated photos to follow but no material changes. Sold as is, with buyer to confirm deed restrictions. APN number being updated by MLS -- new number with County is 4243-013-034.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Winans

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01925689 Listed on: 04/03/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dannie Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh Realtors License #00576151

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 10,208 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x100
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Hacienda Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Golf Course Views
  • Disposal
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Studio bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4243-013-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,441

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Hacienda
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 950
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x100
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Garbage Disposal
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1363.16

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: Golf Course
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4243-013-033
  • Geocode Override: Yes
  • Lot Description: Lot Shape-Rectangular
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Area: 10208

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

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
Crosby Doe
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%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$4,898,967

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$101,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.83%

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
11.34%

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%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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
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

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-662249

The MLS

APN: 4243-013-034