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Sold for $2,100,000
  • $2,100,000

    5181 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    4beds
    2,285sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    7,836 Square Feet Lot
    $2,097,900 Zestimate®
    $919/sqft
    $7,991 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,097,900

    $1.91M - $2.31M

    $7,991/mo

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    What's special

    Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Andrew Manning DRE # 00941825 818-522-3972,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 818-528-3200

    Bought with:

    Helena Noonan, DRE # 01371994

    Compass

    Shawn Noonan, DRE # 01717673

    Compass

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25530385MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Patio Open, Basement
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood, Other, Tile, Mixed
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,285
    • Total interior livable area: 2,285 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Covered, Garage, Gated, Garage - 2 Car, Carport, Garage Is Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Has carport: Yes
    • Covered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Tree Top
    • Waterfront features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,836 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Parcel number: 5589007015
    • Zoning: LARE9
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: District

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $919/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,348,438
    • Annual tax amount: $16,440
    • Date on market: 4/25/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/8/2025Sold$2,100,000+0%$919/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25530385 Report a problem
    9/20/2025Contingent$2,099,000$919/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25530385 Report a problem
    4/25/2025Price change$2,099,000-6.7%$919/sqft
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    1/16/2025Price change$2,249,000-6.3%$984/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25-484319 Report a problem
    10/6/2024Listed for sale$2,399,000+118.1%$1,050/sqft
    Source: CLAW #24-446357 Report a problem
    9/20/2013Sold$1,100,000-2.2%$481/sqft
    Source: CLAW #13678367 Report a problem
    8/19/2013Pending sale$1,125,000$492/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sunset Strip #13-678367 Report a problem
    8/11/2013Price change$1,125,000-8.2%$492/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sunset Strip #13-678367 Report a problem
    7/14/2013Price change$1,225,000-1.9%$536/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sunset Strip #13-678367 Report a problem
    6/7/2013Listed for sale$1,249,000+4.2%$547/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sunset Strip #13-678367 Report a problem
    8/18/2005Sold$1,199,000+68.6%$525/sqft
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    3/7/2002Sold$711,000+118.8%$311/sqft
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    7/16/1999Sold$325,000$142/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,440 +1.3%$1,348,438 +2%
    2024$16,229 +2%$1,321,999 +2%
    2023$15,914 +4.9%$1,296,078 +2%
    2022$15,172 +1.2%$1,270,666 +2%
    2021$14,985 -1%$1,245,752 +1%
    2020$15,138 $1,232,980 +2%
    2019$15,138 +4.5%$1,208,805 +2%
    2018$14,490 $1,185,104 +2%
    2017$14,490 +2.2%$1,161,868 +2%
    2016$14,173 +2.3%$1,139,087 +1.5%
    2015$13,854 +1.2%$1,121,977 +2%
    2014$13,695 $1,100,000 +12.8%
    2012-- $975,000 -22%
    2011-- $1,250,000 +9.9%
    2010-- $1,137,900
    2009-- $1,137,900 -8.8%
    2008-- $1,247,438 +2%
    2007-- $1,222,980 +2%
    2006-- $1,199,000 +56%
    2005-- $768,603 +4%
    2004-- $738,759 +1.9%
    2003-- $725,220 +15.1%
    2002-- $630,000 +84.8%
    2000-- $341,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Los Feliz

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    • District: Los Angeles Unified

    Source: CLAW. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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