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Sold for $830,000
  • Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • Kinga Dorosz • Contact: 323-404-8824
    Bought with: Compass
    $830,000

    851 Banks Court Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90042

    1beds
    516sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    2,990 Square Feet Lot
    $908,200 Zestimate®
    $1,609/sqft
    $2,092 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $908,200

    $845,000 - $981,000

    $2,092/mo

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    What's special

    Secret gardenFig treesBottle brush treesBright interiorTropical paradiseNew roofCork floors
    Experience SoCal outdoor living at its best in this enchanting Spanish bungalow! An easy walk to the vibrant centers of Highland Park - York Blvd, Figueroa, and more. Secluded on a quiet cul-de-sac, this tropical paradise is a nature lover's oasis. Enter through a fragrant Jasmine archway into an inviting succulent garden that includes peaches, apples, and fig trees. Or pass through the side gate to discover a peaceful Mediterranean courtyard. It's your secret garden; complete with multiple outdoor seating areas shaded by Birds of Paradise, Olive, and Bottle Brush trees.Sip iced tea beneath the overhead lights, dine al fresco with friends under a Bougainvillea-covered pergola, or savor hot cocoa by the fire pit next to the studio. Natural light floods the well-planned bungalow fitted with original hardwood floors, archways and a generous bathtub. This private retreat boasts the convenience of a brand new central HVAC system, while the trees offer shade that keeps the house cool throughout. French doors swing open to connect the bright interior to the courtyard and adjacent studio space.Formerly a garage, the 200 sq. ft. finished studio offers soundproofed walls and doors, a new roof, skylight, cork floors, a ductless mini-split AC/heater, reclaimed wood bookshelves and a multitude of imaginative possibilities. This additional space is great for hosting overnight guests and has plumbing hookups for a potential ADU conversion. The current owners make passive income by periodically listing the house on Peerspace, a film and photoshoot location service. This optional, low effort side hustle can generate over $20k per year. Stars like Paris Jackson, Bella Poarch, and many others have taken advantage of the home's natural beauty!This is the perfect work-from-home dream. With two separate spaces and plenty of outdoor living and parking on your newly plumbed street, or driveway. Welcome to your peaceful tropical sanctuary!

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    Listed by:

    Kinga Dorosz DRE #01958734 323-404-8824,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Bought with:

    Shannon Fenton, DRE #01906521

    Compass

    Joseph Fenton, DRE #01929905

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-14598MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Art Studio, Kitchen, Living Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Gas Oven, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Outside, Stacked
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting
    • Flooring: See Remarks, Wood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 516 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Uncovered
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: street
    • Patio & porch: Brick
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,990 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Sprinklers None
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5477020016
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Copper Plumbing
    • Roof: Flat,Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,609/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $846,600
    • Annual tax amount: $10,179
    • Date on market: 8/3/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 59 days
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
    • Inclusions: all appliances
    • Exclusions: some potted plants
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/16/2023Sold$830,000-2.4%$1,609/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-14598 Report a problem
    10/10/2023Pending sale$850,000$1,647/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-14598 Report a problem
    9/16/2023Listed for sale$850,000+4.2%$1,647/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-14598 Report a problem
    8/21/2023Contingent$816,000$1,581/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-14598 Report a problem
    8/3/2023Listed for sale$816,000+14%$1,581/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-14598 Report a problem
    11/23/2020Sold$716,000+16.4%$1,388/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-1773 Report a problem
    10/28/2020Pending sale$615,000$1,192/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #P1-1773 Report a problem
    10/12/2020Listed for sale$615,000+11.2%$1,192/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #P1-1773 Report a problem
    8/9/2017Sold$553,000+0.7%$1,072/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #817000595 Report a problem
    7/21/2017Pending sale$549,000$1,064/sqft
    Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #817000595 Report a problem
    7/12/2017Listed for sale$549,000$1,064/sqft
    Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #817000595 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,179 +1.1%$846,600 +2%
    2024$10,070 +11.3%$830,000 +11.4%
    2023$9,047 +5%$744,926 +2%
    2022$8,620 +1.2%$730,320 +2%
    2021$8,518 +23.1%$716,000 +24.4%
    2020$6,922 $575,340 +2%
    2019$6,922 +4.6%$564,060 +2%
    2018$6,618 $553,000 +478.3%
    2017$6,618 +480%$95,630 +2%
    2016$1,141 +2.8%$93,756 +1.5%
    2015$1,110 +0.6%$92,348 +2%
    2014$1,104 $90,540 +2.5%
    2012-- $88,364 +2%
    2011-- $86,632 +0.8%
    2010-- $85,986 -0.2%
    2009-- $86,191 +2%
    2008-- $84,502 +2%
    2007-- $82,846 +2%
    2006-- $81,222
    2005-- $81,222 +4%
    2004-- $78,070 +1.9%
    2003-- $76,640 +2%
    2002-- $75,138 +4%
    2000-- $72,222
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    Neighborhood: Highland Park

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