5163 Franklin Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027

$1,729,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,762 Sq. Ft.
$626 / Sq. Ft.
2,762
Sq. Ft.
$626
per Sq. Ft.

Description

SECLUDED VILLA IN AN URBAN SETTING. Hidden behind tall trees along the southern edge of celebrity enclave Laughlin Park resides this very romantic Los Feliz Mediterranean villa c. 1924, accessible via a gated driveway in back and gated stairs in front. The house features a glamorous "Old Hollywood" double-height living room with a library balcony. Beamed ceilings, arches & leaded-glass windows abound, along with timely updates creating a unique juxtaposition of old and new. Dual staircases lead to...SECLUDED VILLA IN AN URBAN SETTING. Hidden behind tall trees along the southern edge of celebrity enclave Laughlin Park resides this very romantic Los Feliz Mediterranean villa c. 1924, accessible via a gated driveway in back and gated stairs in front. The house features a glamorous "Old Hollywood" double-height living room with a library balcony. Beamed ceilings, arches & leaded-glass windows abound, along with timely updates creating a unique juxtaposition of old and new. Dual staircases lead to 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs, as well as a 30' balcony offering downtown skyline views. The first floor has a fourth bedroom, office & ensuite bath. There is a finished 250 sq ft. bonus room beneath the living room. A deck surrounds the house, and there is room to put in a pool. Known as 'The House of a Thousand Years", it was built of reinforced concrete. A few blocks to Griffith Park, Franklin Village, the Metro & the shops/cafes on Vermont and Hillhurst.

Listing Agents

  1. Julie Carruthers

    Julie Carruthers

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01975407

  2. Karen Medved

    Karen Medved

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01235215

Property Details for 5163 Franklin Avenue

Zoning
LARE9
Style
Villa
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
5589007003
Total Units
0.0
Living Area
2762
Source Living Area
Vendor Enhanced
Area
Los Feliz (637)

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Julie Carruthers, DRE #01975407; Compass, Karen Medved, DRE #01235215

Sold By Compass, Grace Gaerlan, DRE #01012848

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LISTING UPDATED: 09/18/2019 12:33 PM

Property Details for 5163 Franklin Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #19-488352
Days on Market34
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,974 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Julie Carruthers, DRE #01975407; Compass, Karen Medved, DRE #01235215

Sold By Compass, Grace Gaerlan, DRE #01012848

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Building Information for 5163 Franklin Avenue

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,974 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,282 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,436

Property Taxes

$1,846

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5163 Franklin Avenue

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Number Of Units: 0
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: City, City Lights
  • View: City Lights
  • Maids Room: false
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Additional Parcel Number: No
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6974
  • Geocode Override: 0.0
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Covered Parking, Driveway, Driveway Gate, Garage, Garage Is Detached, Parking for Guests, Private, Private Garage
  • Total Parking: 2
  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Features: Gated, Private, Driveway, Covered, Garage, Guest
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Basement, See Remarks, Master Bedroom, Bonus Room, Living Room
  • Rooms: Basement, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom
  • Cooking Appliances: Built-In Gas
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Room, Dining Area
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Tennis: No
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Exterior Construction: Concrete
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 07-15-2019

Property History for 5163 Franklin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5163 Franklin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,453,988Additions$363,496Total$1,817,484
Tax Record2023$22,155 ($1,846 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,762 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,762 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,004 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningLARE9CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5589-007-003

Schools near 5163 Franklin Avenue

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Los Feliz STEMM Magnet
PublicK to 5

Thomas Starr King Middle School
Public6 to 8

John Marshall Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Apex Academy
Charter7 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Julie Carruthers, DRE #01975407; Compass, Karen Medved, DRE #01235215

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