947 N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Sold on 12/29/11: $875,000
Zestimate®: $877,888 A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home's value. Learn more | Post this home for sale for FREE
A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home's value. Learn more | Post this home for sale for FREE
Est. Mortgage:
$3,196/mo
- Bedrooms:3 beds
- Bathrooms:2 baths
- Single Family:1,404 sq ft
- Lot:6,986 sq ft
- Year Built:1936
- Last Sold:Dec 2011 for $875,000
- Heating Type:Contact for details
Description
Designed by architect William Kesling for 1930s movie star Wallace Beery,this three-bedroom 1936 home is considered the Jewel of StreamlineModerne. The first striking impressions are the horizontal “speedlines” and wing-like Pergola gates accented by an eco-friendlygarden of mature succulents. A mosaic-tiled fountain—the only waterfeature Kesling designed—draws visitors to the hidden front door,which opens to a dramatic living/dining room with ten-footceilings. Clearstory and casement windows lend an indoor/outdoor feel,framing a view of the expansive and beautifully landscaped backyardfeaturing a koi pond, original stone barbecue, and meandering pathsleading to a bubbling rock fountain. Inside, hardwood floors and arecently restored Roman Brick fireplace lend warmth uncommon in such amodern home. The bathrooms have been lovingly restored to their 1930sglamour, while a full-house-and-garden sound system, modern roofingmaterial and tankless water heater update the home to present- daystandards. Truly an architectural treasure; a pocket of Old Hollywoodnestled comfortably amidst thenew.…More Less
- CoolingCentral
- ParkingUnknown
- Basement TypeUnknown
- FireplaceUnknown
- Floor CoveringUnknown
- AtticUnknown
Other
- Covered Parking Spaces1
- Elementary SchoolCheck with City
- High SchoolCheck with City
- Last Remodel Year1938
- Lot Depth140
- Lot Width50
- Middle SchoolCheck with City
- Parcel #5531025020
- Room Count7
- # Stories1.0
- Unit Count1
- Zillow Home ID20788909
Zestimates
| Value | Range | 30-day change | $/sqft | Last updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zestimate What's this? | $877,888 | $615K – $1.33M | +$30,991 | $625 | 05/21/2013 |
| Rent Zestimate What's this? | $3,607/mo | $2.5K – $5.1K/mo | +$89 | $2.57 | 05/13/2013 |
| Owner Estimate | |||||
| Market Guide | Zillow predicts Mid City West home values will rise 11.7% next year, compared to a 11.1% rise for Los Angeles as a whole. Among Mid City West homes, this home is valued 19.1% less than the midpoint (median) home, but is valued 10.5% more per square foot. Learn more about forecast calculations or Mid City West home values.…more less | ||||
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