$771,500
SOLD SEP 30, 2013

961 Sanborn Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,161 Sq Ft
4,522 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$665 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry closet
  • John Marshall Senior High Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of September 2013

Craftsman Bungalow just a few blocks to Sunset Junction! Many original details include a classic front sitting porch. A formal entry leads to a beautiful living room with dramatic custom rock fireplace facade (fireplace is decorative only). The open style dining room features two large picture windows. Two beautiful new baths feature period style tile, custom built-ins, and new fixtures. A 3rd bedroom/den features a built-in laundry closet, and French doors to a fantastic back patio with custom built-in seating, fire-pit, and lush greenery. Quaint original kitchen with tile counters and built-in nook above the sink. Upgraded systems and finishes throughout make this Home-Sweet-Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Lower

Compass License #01296557 Listed on: 08/02/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Crain

Compass License #01811131

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 4,522 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LARD1.5

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,161 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5427-005-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,378

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1161
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 602.07

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Pavers, Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5427-005-030
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4522

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2013
Closed on
Aug 22, 2013
Sold by
Healy Timothy Blake and Healy Kristyn
Bought by
Rosanvallon Emilie
Seller's Agent
Karen Lower
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katie Crain
Compass
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$771,500
Premium/Discount to List
$72,500
10.37%
Current Estimated Value
$1,472,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$700,704
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2010
Sold by
Smith Erin and Kallel Brian
Bought by
Healy Timothy Blake and Healy Kristyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$513,857
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2007
Sold by
Smith Erin
Bought by
Smith Brian and Smith Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Gomez Cecilia E
Bought by
Gomez Victor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,600
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Gomez Victor
Bought by
Smith Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,600
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2001
Sold by
Gomez Victor and Gomez Victor Manuel
Bought by
Gomez Victor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1996
Sold by
Brown Leroy W and Brown James R
Bought by
Gomez Victor Manuel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,600
Interest Rate
8.11%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $771,500 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $529,000 Usa National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Diversified Title & Escrow S
Grant Deed $427,000 Diversified Title & Escrow S
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed $137,500 Commonwealth Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $513,857 FHA
Previous Owner $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $49,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $392,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $341,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2019 05/09/19 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Rent $5,000 0.0% --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $771,500 +10.4% $665 / Sq Ft
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2013 08/02/13 For Sale $699,000 -- $602 / 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 $11,378 $945,740 $563,276 $382,464
2024 $11,378 $927,197 $552,232 $374,965
2023 $11,157 $909,017 $541,404 $367,613
2022 $10,636 $891,194 $530,789 $360,405
2021 $10,508 $873,721 $520,382 $353,339
2019 $10,193 $847,808 $504,949 $342,859
2018 $10,120 $831,186 $495,049 $336,137
2016 $9,679 $798,913 $475,827 $323,086
2015 $9,537 $786,913 $468,680 $318,233
2014 $9,569 $771,500 $459,500 $312,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Crain

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Katie Crain

    Compass

    (310) 502-2312

    8 in this area

    146 Total Sales

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  • John Podhor

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    John Podhor

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    (323) 592-9750

    8 in this area

    142 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Azucena Carrillo

    Circle Real Estate

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  • Karen Lower

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Karen Lower

    Compass

    (323) 804-8043

    14 in this area

    58 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 13-693575

The MLS

APN: 5427-005-030

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90029

961 Sanborn Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 961 Sanborn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 and is currently priced at $771,500, approximately $664 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 961 Sanborn Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Lockwood Avenue Elementary School, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet, and John Marshall Senior High.

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