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Sold for $985,000
Listed by: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles • Lamar Bontrager • Contact: 626-788-8807
Bought with: IBuilder Group
$985,000
228 N Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042
3beds
1,103sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
3,250 Square Feet Lot
$971,400 Zestimate®
$893/sqft
$4,589 Estimated rent
Home value
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$874,000 - $1.08M
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Updated en-suite bathroomBrick-tiled pathCutout breakfast barUpdated roofBamboo floorsQuartz countersCrown molding
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Listed by:
Lamar Bontrager DRE #02096345 6267888807,
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles,
Marcus Ibrahim DRE #02103911 626-605-1840,
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Bought with:
FANNY LAW, DRE #01355235
IBuilder Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF25030934
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens, Stained Glass
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Controlled Entrance, Concrete, Driveway Level, Driveway, Gated, On Site, Off Street, Paved, Private, One Space, Side By Side
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, No Stairs, Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Facing northeast
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Tile, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Brick,Chain Link,Excellent Condition,Security,Wrought Iron,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37.5' x 50'
- Features: 26-30 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 5484036012
- Zoning: LARD1.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Drywall, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt,Rolled/Hot Mop,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Park
- Security: Prewired, Security System
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,603
- Annual tax amount: $3,473
- Date on market: 2/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Government Loan,Submit,VA Loan,VA No Loan,VA No No Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Sheds on Patio
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $985,000+9.6%$893/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PF25030934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$815/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PF25030934 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+338.5%$815/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PF25030934 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2009 | Sold | $205,000+50.7%$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2009 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Chuck Sackett #8_26_09_153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2009 | Sold | $136,000-58.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2004 | Sold | $325,000$295/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,473 +1.6% | $264,603 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,419 +2.1% | $259,416 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,350 +5.1% | $254,330 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,188 +1.5% | $249,344 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,140 -0.7% | $244,456 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,163 | $241,950 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,163 +6% | $237,207 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,985 | $232,557 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,985 +2.4% | $227,998 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,915 +2.6% | $223,528 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,842 +1% | $220,171 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,813 | $215,859 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $210,672 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $206,542 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $205,000 -41.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $351,789 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $344,892 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $338,130 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $331,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $331,500 +98.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,237 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $164,173 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $160,955 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $154,706 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
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- 10/10Richard Riordan Primary CenterGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Luther
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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