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Sold for $720,000
  • Listed by: Compass-Pasadena • MARIBEL BENITEZ • Contact: 626-497-5620
    Bought with: Dream House Real Estate
    $720,000

    3538 Lowell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032

    2beds
    1,462sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    5,397 Square Feet Lot
    $823,500 Zestimate®
    $492/sqft
    $3,645 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $823,500

    $766,000 - $889,000

    $3,645/mo

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    What's special

    Outdoor brick fireplaceCozy decorative fireplacePrivate grassy yardPatio areaHardwood floorsDouble windowsHigh ceilings
    Presenting 3538 Lowell Ave nestled in a desirable residential El Sereno neighborhood of well maintained character homes, bordering Alhambra and South Pasadena, for a fantastic investment endeavor. Welcome to a delightful 1926 Spanish style home boasting a spacious 1,462 square feet floor plan with 2 bedrooms, a charming breakfast nook, and an office/den with its own entrance. Enter through the endearing veranda that provides a relaxing retreat and view of the serene tree-lined street. Step into the grand living room with a picturesque window facing west, barrel ceilings, cozy decorative fireplace, hardwood floors and opens to the enchanting formal dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen, abundant windows adorn the breakfast nook allowing natural light to fill the area and enjoy your morning coffee. Conveniently situated off the kitchen, the indoor laundry area opens up to the backyard providing easy access. At the rear of the home the office/den with its own entrance showcases wood paneling, high ceilings, a sky-light, built-in bookcases and a wall of double windows overlooking the outdoor garden. Entertain your guests in the outdoor living spaces within the comfort of your private grassy yard and patio area with an outdoor brick fireplace to elevate the ambiance. Drive up to this enchanting home with a long driveway suitable for multiple cars. The detached garage and flat lot may provide potential for an ADU that can be highly appealing. This timeless Spanish style residence offers both functionality and potential for future returns. Easy access to a plethora of amenities, dining options, parks, and public transportation. Minutes to DTLA, vibrant Highland Park, and esteemed Pasadena.

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    Listed by:

    MARIBEL BENITEZ DRE #01866825 626-497-5620,

    Compass-Pasadena,

    KELLY TRAN DRE #01854381 626-379-8447,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Alexander Mercado, DRE #01831077

    Dream House Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: WS23131053MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Heating
    • Floor Furnace
    Cooling
    • Wall/Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,462 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,397 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5219030002
    • Zoning: LAR1
    • Special conditions: Standard,Trust

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Sidewalks, Urban
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $492/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $734,400
    • Annual tax amount: $9,055
    • Date on market: 7/27/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 28 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/15/2023Sold$720,000+3%$492/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #WS23131053 Report a problem
    8/25/2023Pending sale$699,000$478/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #WS23131053 Report a problem
    8/17/2023Price change$699,000-10.2%$478/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #WS23131053 Report a problem
    7/27/2023Listed for sale$778,000+89.3%$532/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #WS23131053 Report a problem
    4/28/2005Sold$411,000$281/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,055 +1.2%$734,400 +2%
    2024$8,947 +29.4%$720,000 +30.8%
    2023$6,913 +4.8%$550,632 +2%
    2022$6,595 +1.3%$539,837 +2%
    2021$6,512 -1%$529,253 +1%
    2020$6,575 $523,827 +2%
    2019$6,575 +5.5%$513,557 +2%
    2018$6,233 $503,489 +2%
    2017$6,233 +2.2%$493,618 +2%
    2016$6,096 +2.4%$483,941 +4.5%
    2015$5,953 +4.8%$463,000 +2.9%
    2014$5,680 $450,000 +50%
    2012-- $300,000
    2011-- $300,000 -6.8%
    2010-- $322,000 -27.6%
    2009-- $444,877 +1450.1%
    2008-- $28,699 +2%
    2007-- $28,138 +2%
    2006-- $27,587
    2005-- $27,587 +4%
    2004-- $26,517 +1.9%
    2003-- $26,032 +2%
    2002-- $25,522 +4%
    2000-- $24,534
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: El Sereno

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