3848 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032
OFF MARKET
Listed by Matty Hurtado, Coldwell Banker Realty, (626) 584-0050 . Bought with Max James-Armand, Broker

3848 Portola Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90032

El Sereno
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 756 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 756 sqft

$783,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 27, 2024
Est. Refi. Payment $5,045/mo*
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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from October 27, 2021
Welcome to this cozy home located in the heart of El Sereno! Close to El Sereno Public Library, great shops, delicious eateries and public transportation on Huntington Drive, and super close to neighboring Alhambra, South Pasadena and even DTLA! Features include two bedrooms, one bathroom, relaxing covered front porch & rear patio, wood like floors, nice kitchen with breakfast bar & nook, appliances included, fresh paint and a newer roof with lots of potential for adding on! The large back yard is perfect for family gatherings and BBQ's and provides plenty of parking. The rear structure could possibly be converted to an ADU and is not included in the sqft, buyer to verify with the city of LA. Perfect opportunity to own a great home in the vibrant and popular El Sereno community at an affordable price!

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
75 days ago

Home Details for 3848 Portola Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 756 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Free-Standing RangeLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Outside,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: See RemarksHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
No Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: LaminateCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Living roomAccessibility: OtherFloors: Laminate
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Concrete, PatioFencing: Chain Link, See Remarks, Wood, FencedOther Structures: Storage, WorkshopFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Concrete,Driveway,Structure
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Paid

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: See Remarks
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 5307014020

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $669,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Oct 27 2021

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Los AngelesCommunity: Other

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, UrbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)No HOA

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-5878

Additional Information

SidewalksUrban
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Matty Hurtado DRE #01207955, (626) 862-6289
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Max James-Armand DRE #01912736, (310) 654-4261, Max James-Armand, Broker
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#P1-5878

Price History for 3848 Portola Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/27/2021$635,000Sold
CRMLS #P1-5878
10/01/2021$669,000ContingentCRMLS #P1-5878
09/18/2021$669,000PendingPasadena Foothills MLS #P1-5878
08/29/2021$669,000PriceChange
Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-5878
07/23/2021$698,000Listed For SalePasadena Foothills MLS #P1-5878
07/31/2015$350,000Sold
N/A
05/12/2015$350,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/03/2015$325,000PendingAgent Provided
04/18/2015$325,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/01/2015$360,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/15/2014$360,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/09/2014$330,000PendingAgent Provided
03/31/2008$215,000Sold
N/A

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$8,067
Assessment$647,700
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

El Sereno
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What Locals Say about El Sereno

  • Charles CJ Ramsey III
    "It’s definitely a lot more peaceful than the inner city. It’s a quiet area with a lot of hard working families. "
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  • Jasmine.rubin93
    "Very cultural and pretty views Great community nice neighbors Feels like you live in a small town inside the city "
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  • Trulia User
    "coyotes always in the back and front yards!!!!!!!! very concerning honesty. Lots of random power outages too and flooding around rain season. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a small but tight community everyone has respect for each other and looks out for one another the police here are terrible they look at anyone with tattoos and try to run up on them for no reason "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to freeways and other major cities. Love that I can drive to downtown on surface streets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have a night market with trendy restaurants every Wednesday around the neighborhood. There is a large park and swimming pool nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not very safe, lots of car theft and no parking. Lots of homeless and no clean streets unfortunately "
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  • Trulia User
    "Similar to South Pasadena, but more affordable. Convenient location. Usually a quiet neighborhood. Only complaint is excessive fireworks year-round. July 4th is unbearable. "
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  • Jessicaayala1125
    "There’s a lot of coyotes that eat small dogs it happens a lot here. If your dog gets out your property it might get hit by a car and they won’t stop so keep your dogs inside "
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  • Sabrineallen
    "It is Very Hard to walk in the neighborhood with all dogs barking in front yards. You would have to go to a local park to walk easily."
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  • Alexmdelgadillo
    "horrible place. gang bangers everywhere. I don't feel safe. car broken into several times this year. "
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  • Sandon B.
    "You must walk down a steep hill before really being able to get out of the neighborhood. There are always cars coming up the hill and it’s quite dangerous."
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  • Kraybone04
    "I find the neighbors very distant the vehicle operators almost kill someone daily. Lots of vehicle accidents. It’s not for me."
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  • Sabrineallen
    "Congested . People steal trash cans here . I don’t walk my dog thru neighborhoods because there is so many guard dogs at every house."
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  • Travis E. C.
    "I have lived here for almost 20 years! The changes are amazing and continue to get better! I have incredible neighbors and there is a beautiful new park at the end of my street! Can’t wait to see what the next 20 years bring! "
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  • Annie K.
    "I’ve been living here for 2 years now & it feels like a safe neighborhood being next to the hospital, patrol cars are everywhere. For the months of June and July the nights are loud bc of people nonstop setting off fireworks, but it’s whatever. The train horn is so loud. Lots of ice cream trucks coming by in the afternoon, so your kids in luck if he’s got a sweet tooth "
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  • Partida76
    "Annual Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, and 4th of July parades are nice. Usually there’s fireworks at El Sereno Park for the 4th of July as well. "
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  • Sabrineallen
    "It’s closer to downtown but takes longer to get there in the morning on the week days. I live in Hollywood for five years and it was faster to get to downtown."
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  • Erika Arreola
    "No sidewalks up in the mountains, roughly you have to be careful when driving your car up in the mountains because there is no pavement"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are too many aggressively trained dogs in my neighborhood that could harass walkers with their dogs."
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  • Samara H.
    "El Sereno makes it very convenient to commute in any direction. The following fwy’s are about 5mins away 10fwy, 101fwy, 5fwy, 110fwy, 710fwy. Public transportation is also available, union station is close by. Downtown is a 15min drive. "
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  • Jeff S.
    "They wouldn’t like walking trained dogs that constantly get barked at by other untrained loud anxious dogs in the neighborhood due to the owner’s not taking care of their pets. "
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  • Kor
    "Safe ag night but still lock your car and doors. A lot of Latinos mid age so they are friendly but stay away from liquor store"
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  • Rick
    "Quiet safe and a peaceful neighborhood with great access to shops and stores 11 minutes to Little Tokyo and downtown "
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  • Partida76
    "It’s decent. Since the 10 , 710, 5, and 60 freeways are close by, I can easily get anywhere I need to go. The only negative thing is traffic. But that’s becoming a daily part of life. I work in la puente. I can get there in a little over 22 minutes with no traffic. The ride home is almost the same. "
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  • Unspecified
    "There are a lot of gangs and a lot of noise and drugs in EL Sereno if you live here you need to live in the hills and make sure you're not close to a Valley where the noise will travel up"
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  • Rick J.
    "El sereno is a great up and coming neighborhood with charm, if it could escape its negative history "
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  • Rocio A.
    "Don’t really attend community events. Most people keep to themselves with the exception of normal hellos"
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  • Partida76
    "Most parts are family friendly. However, there seems to be more homeless people looking through the trash and camping on the corner of Brawley & Valley. It makes walking your dog in the late afternoon a not-so-pleasant experience. "
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  • Marv07jk
    "This neighborhood experiences heavy traffic what should be a 5 minute drive to the supermarket can turn into 30 minutes. "
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  • Travis E. C.
    "Great friendly neighborhood! Charming houses and a great new park was recently built in our area. Schools still need help but are slowly improving! "
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  • Henry L.
    "Fair neighborhood to live. Low income communities. Fire work every day and night especially on holiday."
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  • Bryan C.
    "There are a lot of hills and wildlife. There are quite a few hiking trails as well. The neighborhood can feel a little unsafe sometimes."
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  • Mason6121387
    "so close to dtla and very old school and close to Dodger stadium neighborhood is getting a lot better than before "
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  • Revalucas7
    "Surrounded by trees and nature. Good walking and hiking areas. Close to downtown yet far from the noise."
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3848 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 756 sqft single-family home built in 1918. 3848 Portola Ave is located in El Sereno, Los Angeles. This property is not currently available for sale. 3848 Portola Ave was last sold on Oct 27, 2021 for $635,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $669,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3848 Portola Ave is $783,600.