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  • Listed by: Christie's RE SoCal • Laurie Biernacki • Contact: 818-298-4880
    Price cut: $31K (8/1)
    $579,000

    4209 Via Arbolada Unit 234, Los Angeles, CA 90042

    3beds
    1,260sqft
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    $4,713/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1981
    -- sqft lot
    $589,500 Zestimate®
    $460/sqft
    $892/mo HOA

    What's special

    Racquet courtsWalking pathsNewly painted throughoutSpacious dining areaGalley kitchenIn-unit laundry hook-upsBar area
    Price improvement! Rare 3-bedroom Monterey Hills condo with a view! Enter this light-filled Drake Terrace unit to find a spacious dining area and living room with fireplace, bar area, and sliding door out to a balcony with hilltop views and storage closet. A galley kitchen provides space for a little breakfast nook and includes in-unit laundry hook-ups. The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, shower and bathtub, separate vanity area, and sliding door out to the balcony where you can enjoy views of nature and the hillside. Another bedroom also offers a large window with hillside views and a full bath that can be closed off as another private suite. A third bedroom can also be used as an office or den and provides a closet to accommodate guests or additional occupants. Newly painted throughout with new faucet fixtures in kitchen and bathroom sinks. Two assigned tandem gated parking spots with elevator to 2nd level. HOA amenities include pool and spa, racquet courts and walking paths. Excellent location, convenient to Downtown LA, Keck Hospital of USC, Dodger Stadium, the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena and South Pasadena, the Foothill Gold Line, Highland Park and so much more! This home qualifies for a ZERO DOWN PAYMENT assistance program for first-time buyers, or buyers who have not owned a home in the past 36 months! Ask for details!
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    Listed by:

    Laurie Biernacki DRE #01880355 818-298-4880,

    Christie's RE SoCal,

    Carol Ann Walls-Sandell DRE #01977889 312-636-9614,

    Christie's RE SoCal

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF26091044MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bathroom
      • Features: Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Tile Counters
      Kitchen
      • Features: Galley Kitchen
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Galley Kitchen, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Garage, Tandem
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: front door
      • Pool features: Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hills
      Lot
      • Size: 4.06 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5302012074
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1981

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Pool, Pet Restrictions, Spa/Hot Tub, Water
      • HOA fee: $892 monthly
      • HOA name: Drake Terrace
      • HOA phone: 626-795-3282
      Location
      • Region: Los Angeles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $460/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $321,385
      • Annual tax amount: $3,973
      • Date on market: 4/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 99 days
      • Listing terms: Contract

        Estimated market value

        $589,500

        $560,000 - $619,000

        $3,535/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/1/2026Price change$579,000-5.1%$460/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26091044 Report a problem
        6/11/2026Price change$610,000-5.4%$484/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26091044 Report a problem
        5/1/2026Listed for sale$645,000+143.4%$512/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26091044 Report a problem
        11/18/2011Sold$265,000+10.9%$210/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/15/2011Listed for sale$239,000+22.8%$190/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        10/6/2011Sold$194,694-18.5%$155/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/25/2011Price change$239,000-7.7%$190/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        7/16/2011Price change$259,000-2.3%$206/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        5/13/2011Price change$265,000-3.6%$210/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        4/14/2011Price change$275,000-4.8%$218/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        3/17/2011Price change$289,000-2%$229/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        2/11/2011Price change$295,000-1%$234/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        1/16/2011Price change$298,000-0.3%$237/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        9/17/2010Listed for sale$299,000-2%$237/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P773858 Report a problem
        7/18/2010Listing removed$305,000$242/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Best Realty #P738912 Report a problem
        4/17/2010Listed for sale$305,000-32.2%$242/sqft
        Source: Team Spirit Realty, Inc. #P730497 Report a problem
        9/20/2008Listing removed$450,000$357/sqft
        Source: ERA #08-264941 Report a problem
        3/23/2008Listed for sale$450,000$357/sqft
        Source: ERA #08-264941 Report a problem
        5/25/2007Sold$450,000+359.2%$357/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/14/1997Sold$98,000$78/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,973 +1.4%$321,385 +2%
        2024$3,918 +2%$315,084 +2%
        2023$3,843 +4.9%$308,907 +2%
        2022$3,664 +1.4%$302,851 +2%
        2021$3,613 -0.9%$296,914 +1%
        2020$3,646 $293,871 +2%
        2019$3,646 +4.7%$288,110 +2%
        2018$3,481 $282,461 +2%
        2017$3,481 +2.3%$276,924 +2%
        2016$3,403 +2.6%$271,495 -2%
        2015$3,316 -2.4%$276,951 +2%
        2014$3,398 $271,527 +2.5%
        2012-- $265,000 -15.6%
        2011-- $314,000
        2010-- $314,000 -28.6%
        2009-- $439,700 -4.2%
        2008-- $459,000 +293%
        2007-- $116,789 +2%
        2006-- $114,500
        2005-- $114,500 +4%
        2004-- $110,055 +1.9%
        2003-- $108,039 +2%
        2002-- $105,922 +4%
        2000-- $101,811
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: El Sereno

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        38 / 100
        Some Transit
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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