NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 N Crescent Heights Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046

Beverly Grove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,794,000 - $2,076,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 Sq Ft
$1,172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,537,000 $933 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,175/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Secluded Lot
  • Marble Countertops
  • Courtyard Views

About This Home

As of September 2020

Through a private gate on Romaine St, enter a lush hedged sanctuary on a corner lot with a romantic Spanish Colonial Revival. The house opens to a spacious living room with high barreled ceiling & original Batchelder fireplace. Tall 11 ft high arched mullioned windows are doors that open to the outdoor trickling koi pond lined with robust mandarin & grapefruit trees. The sun dapples in the house through many windows. Skylights pour light in dining room & the updated shower in the bathroom. The Kitchen sports a Wolf range & Carrera marble countertop. Three nice sized bedrooms, one with ensuite bath. Hardwood floors throughout allow for a simple spacious layout . Two updated bathrooms with handpainted Portuguese tile, Duravit sink & porcelain floors. Central Air/heat, tankless water heater, new stainless LG washer/dryer. A private gated yard in back and detached double garage, this home, with highest walking score, is in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Iric Fishbein

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01976501 Listed on: 08/21/2020

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Smith

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California License #02081099

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,524 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x131
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,647 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Courtyard Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5529-017-042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,926

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish Colonial
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Living Area: 1647
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1498
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x131
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Number Of Photos: 17
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Built-In And Free Standing, Free Standing Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry (Jack & Jill) Bath, Remodeled
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled, Marble Counters
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 907.71
  • Windows: Bay Window, Skylights

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Historical
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Partial
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Flat, Spanish Tile
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Courtyard
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Tankless, Gas
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Owned
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5529-017-042
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Lot-Level/Flat
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 6524

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Berber Walter T and Lee Dayna Katherine
Bought by
Plotnik Matthew and Mashian Debborah
Seller's Agent
Iric Fishbein
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Emily Smith
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,537,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,000
2.81%
Current Estimated Value
$1,929,658

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$392,658
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,147,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,022,498
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$885,240

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2006
Sold by
Mcclure Bruce
Bought by
Berner Walter T and Lee Dayna Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2006
Sold by
Auster Sterling and Eleanor Auster 1992 Trust
Bought by
Mcclure Bruce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Auster Eleanor
Bought by
Auster Eleanor and The Eleanor Auster 1992 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1997
Sold by
Auster Eleanor Tr Eleanor Auster Trust
Bought by
Auster Eleanor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,425
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Plotnik Matthew $1,537,000 Lawyers Title Company
Berner Walter T $1,010,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Mcclure Bruce $879,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Auster Eleanor -- --
Auster Eleanor -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Plotnik Matthew $1,147,000
Previous Owner Berner Walter T $810,000
Previous Owner Berner Walter T $101,000
Previous Owner Berner Walter T $808,000
Previous Owner Auster Sterling $229,000
Previous Owner Mcclure Bruce $650,000
Previous Owner Auster Eleanor $241,425
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Sold $1,537,000 +2.8% $933 / Sq Ft
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $908 / 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 $19,926 $1,663,695 $1,330,957 $332,738
2024 $19,926 $1,631,074 $1,304,860 $326,214
2023 $19,538 $1,599,093 $1,279,275 $319,818
2022 $18,623 $1,567,740 $1,254,192 $313,548
2021 $18,394 $1,537,000 $1,229,600 $307,400
2020 $15,177 $1,237,307 $989,852 $247,455
2019 $14,569 $1,213,047 $970,444 $242,603
2018 $14,492 $1,189,263 $951,416 $237,847
2016 $13,863 $1,143,084 $914,472 $228,612
2015 $13,659 $1,125,915 $900,736 $225,179
2014 $13,192 $1,063,000 $850,000 $213,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-619180

The MLS

APN: 5529-017-042