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Seller's Agent in 2023
Herbert Hwang
ILLUMINANT PROPERTIES
(951) 264-3686
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
1170 Montecito Dr Los Angeles, CA 90031
Montecito Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,092,000 - $1,328,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,064
Sq Ft
$1,157/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- City Lights View
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of August 2023Nestled in the hillside community of Montecito Heights, is an elegantly renovated, move-in ready Mid-Century Modern ‘platform house,’ originally designed by Richard Kearney and John Pugsley. One of 23 remaining contributing residences to the Montecito Drive Historic District according to Survey LA. The home is a short walk to Debs Park and Flat Top Hill, and 15-minute drive to Downtown L.A., Chinatown, and Highland Park. This home can be your retreat. The current owners purchased the home in 2017 and made significant structural, finish and energy efficient upgrades while preserving and enhancing the original intent of this “California modern” style house. The structural floor and roof diaphragms were retrofitted, and seismic shear wall added, for the integration of two 10-foot-wide, floor-to-ceiling, insulated, premium Fleetwood sliding glass doors that maximize natural daylight, ventilation, and frame picture-perfect panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy the mountain and city views of Los Angeles to Long Beach from your bedroom, living room, dining room, and office. The original south facing exterior courtyard was enclosed to protect the supporting cantilevered floor joists and beams while increasing usable square footage. A glue laminated Douglas fir beam in the interior living room ceiling was added to create an open space plan, that materially compliments the new oak wood flooring throughout and Garapa (Brazilian hardwood) decking at the exterior balcony. Other improvements include new insulated glass Fleetwood windows, operable roller shades, new entrance doors, douglas fir interior doors with obscured lite, new door hardware and pulls throughout, central A/C system, Montigo contemporary gas fireplace, built-in closet and storage cabinets, renovated kitchen with energy efficient, stainless steel appliances, all new exterior wall and roof insulation throughout, recessed LED lighting, 1 car attached carport with storage and 1,092 SF available for solar panels per Google Project Sunroof 3D Modeling estimates. The house sits on a generous 9,147 SF lot with an enclosed front patio perfect for alfresco dining, entertaining or simply waking up to the natural breeze in this desirable NELA hillside community. You must experience this home for yourself.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,934
Year Built
- Built in 1963 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 9,221 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Back Yard
- On-Hand Building Permits
- Property is zoned LAR1
Property Views
- City Lights
- Mountain
- Hills
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Turnkey
- Additions or Alterations
- Flat Roof Shape
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Bituthene Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,064 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Low Emissivity Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Custom Window Coverings
- Entryway
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Living Room Balcony
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Storage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Electric Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- 1 Attached Carport Space
- Public Parking
- Parking Available
- Front Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Lincoln High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1443
- Tax Tract Number 23
- Assessor Parcel Number 5304010022
- $232 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Park
- Hiking Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 28, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Lima Wilfredo and Lima Crystal
Bought by
Downing Robert Todd
Seller's Agent
Herbert Hwang
ILLUMINANT PROPERTIES
List Price
$1,190,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.94%
Total Days on Market
13
Views
83
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
$5,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.85%
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Outstanding Balance
$714,015
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$493,133
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2017
Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Griff
Bought by
Lima
Seller's Agent
Maria Cacarnakis
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.23%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.04%
Original Mortgage
$584,250
Interest Rate
3.94%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Robert Todd | $1,225,000 | Wfg National Title | |
| Lima | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Downing Robert Todd | $726,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lima Wilfredo | $674,924 | |
| Previous Owner | Lima | $584,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Lima | -- | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Richard M | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2023 08/04/23 | Sold | $1,225,000 | 0.0% | $1,151 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2023 07/13/23 | Off Market | $1,225,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/11/2023 07/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2023 06/28/23 | For Sale | $1,190,000 | +93.5% | $1,118 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2017 12/22/17 | Sold | $615,000 | -2.2% | $625 / Sq Ft |
| 09/25/2017 09/25/17 | For Sale | $629,000 | -- | $639 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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 | $14,934 | $1,225,000 | $937,700 | $287,300 |
| 2023 | $8,549 | $692,961 | $538,072 | $154,889 |
| 2022 | $8,150 | $679,374 | $527,522 | $151,852 |
| 2021 | $8,052 | $666,054 | $517,179 | $148,875 |
| 2019 | $7,583 | $627,300 | $501,840 | $125,460 |
| 2018 | $7,525 | $615,000 | $492,000 | $123,000 |
| 2016 | $2,437 | $198,853 | $132,733 | $66,120 |
| 2015 | $2,402 | $195,867 | $130,740 | $65,127 |
| 2014 | $2,418 | $192,031 | $128,179 | $63,852 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Herbert Hwang
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Maria Cacarnakis
M
Seller's Agent in 2017
Maria Cacarnakis
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
(626) 676-9226
2 Total Sales
Map
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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: WS23115089
APN: 5304-010-022
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