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521 N Formosa Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

4 beds
5 baths
2,545 sqft
6,160 sqft lot
$1,257 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

Hip, sleek, Down-To-The-Studs-Pretty-Much-New reimagined Single Story Spanish with 3 beds/3.5 baths in the main house and 1 bed (no closet)/1 bath in the ADU. Gated for privacy and security. Handsome enclosed front courtyard with fire feature. Living room surrounded by tall windows, high beamed ceiling and majestic fireplace opens to large dining room. WOW kitchen with abundant marble, custom cabinets/storage, pro appliances, pot filler, large pantry and broom closet. Separate breakfast room. Master suite has a large built-in master closet, designer bath with double vanities, soaking tub, large shower. Both master suite and adjacent office open to the backyard with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Ultra high ceilings and extra deep windows make for an especially regal spacious light filled space. Tall interior doors with handsome hardware, wide plank hardwood floors, exquisite fixtures throughout. AV system for surround sound controlled by iPad or phone, alarm TV's , CCTV camera surveillance with 8 cameras. Backyard is surrounded by brand new ficus trees and features a large swimmers pool with a baja step, jacuzzi, and waterfall. ADU with over-the-top entertaining center with BBQ/rotisserie, double burners, sink, garbage can drawers, bar area with fridge, ice maker, storage doors. Gym or bedroom with adjacent bath. Roof top deck with views of The Hills and The Hollywood Sign. All new systems including plumbing, electrical, roof, AC with linear vents. ADU had one existing garage wall and is otherwise new. Pool is brand new. No expense spared renovation intended for the owners. Absolutely magical!

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Sheri Bienstock / The Bienstock Group

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 25, 2025 •

MLS# 25502269 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1925
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Spanish
Stories Total:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

East

Interior

Levels:

One
Flooring:

Wood, Tile
Room Type:

Entry, Living Room, Office, Walk-In Closet
Living Area Source:

Plans
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Gas
Laundry:

Washer Included, Dryer Included, Stackable
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2545.00

Location

Directions:

On Formosa north of Melrose and south of Beverly Blvd.
Latitude:

34.08090600
Longitude:

-118.34649100

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

LAR1
Lot Size Area:

6160.0000
Lot Size Dimensions:

40x154
Lot Size Acres:

0.1414
Lot Size SqFt:

6160.00
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
View:

1
View:

Pool
Additional Parcels:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

5525023008

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Appliances

Appliances:

Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

High School District:

Los Angeles Unified

The Community

Association:

No
Pool:

Heated, In Ground
Senior Community:

No
Spa:

1
Spa Features:

In Ground, Heated
Assessments:

No

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway
Parking Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$3,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$17,135
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$880
Utilities	$218 See report
Total	$18,233/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/24/25 Feb 24, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$3,200,000	9.9% (3.4% / YR)
3/21/22 Mar 21, 2022		CRMLS_CA	$2,912,000	-2.8%
2/23/22 Feb 23, 2022		CRMLS_CA	$2,995,000

House For Sale

$3,200,000

Cost Est.

$18,233/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group

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This house located in Central LA, Los Angeles, CA 90036 is currently for sale for $3,200,000. 521 N Formosa Avenue is a 2,545 square foot house with 4 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 521 N Formosa Avenue is in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles and has a WalkScore® of 95, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Laurel Cinematic Arts Creative Tech Magnet and Fairfax Senior High School.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and The Bienstock Group. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 19:57 on Feb 24.

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