See Home Value
$9,466,416*
House - Off Market

868 BIRCHWOOD Drive

Los Angeles (City), CA 90024
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths
square feet
6167 Sqft
$5,396,000 - $6,594,000
Reference Base Price*
57.91%
Since Aug 1, 2017
CA-Los Angeles
Primary Model
Sold Oct 06, 2017
$5,600,000
$3,789,750 by Raymond James Bank Na
Mortgage Due Nov 01, 2047
Sold Oct 03, 2016
$5,472,500
$3,830,750 by The Northern Trust Co
Mortgage Due Oct 01, 2046

About This Property

This elegant Spanish Colonial embodies Hollywood glamour at its most romantic- restored and updated to preserve its exquisite details, from cathedral beamed ceilings to wood and terra cotta floors and stained glass windows. Designed in 1932 by architect L.G. Scherer and set on a secluded street in Little Holmby overlooking the LACC, this estate was once home to actress Marlene Dietrich. The entry opens to a loggia overlooking an interior courtyard and leading to a circular 2 story foyer w/ curving staircase. Entertaining areas include a vast great room, anchored by one of 6 fireplaces and a paneled study, both w/ expansive views of golf course and grounds. Adjacent sun rm/den opens to courtyd and flows into spacious game rm. Formal dining leads to remodeled eat-in kitchen.  2nd level has 4 large bedrooms w/ views including master suite and guest rm. Grnd level w/3 car garage, wine cellar. Lush gardens feature paths, pond, waterfall, pool, deck, outdoor fp, bbq. An incredible value!

The manager has listed the unit size as 6167 square feet.
Unit Size
6,167Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$972
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1932

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 8, 2017 Listed $5,995,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1932
  • Effective Year Built: 1945
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Quality: D
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Pool Type: Pool

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22,871
  • Total Building Area: 6,167
  • Building Area: 6,167
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,167
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: 8422
  • Land Acres: 0.525
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: TRACT # 8422 LOT/SEC 43

Ownership

  • Current Owner : LADWIG MICHAEL W
  • Current Owner 2: PETERS LADWIG THERESA
  • Previous Owner : KIRSHNER TODD B
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: FRANKFORT NORMAN J
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: FRANKFORT DENISE N
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Family Trust
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 265100

Zoning

  • Zoning: LAR1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 41-F1
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 8422
  • Parcel: 4359-017-010
  • Lot: 43
  • Municipality: WEST /BELAIR/HOLMBY H
  • Latitude: 34.0689
  • Longitude: -118.427

    Address

  • Full Address: 868 Birchwood Dr
  • Address - House Number: 868
  • Address - Street Name: Birchwood
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Los Angeles
  • Carrier Code: C035
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2502
  • Zip Code: 90024

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $70,968
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 00-067

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2287
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 5,464,145
  • High Value: 6,714,051
  • Low Value: 4,214,239

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 2
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $7,392,750
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Oct 06, 2017
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,789,750
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2047
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Lender: RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jul 20, 2020
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,603,000
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Interest Rate Type: Y
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Position: 2
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2050

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $6,124,415
  • Assessed Land Value: $4,899,533
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,224,882

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 07, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 06, 2017
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1736512548
  • Current Sale Price: $5,600,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Grant Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 17-1149186
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 03, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 21, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $5,472,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Grant Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: RAYMOND JAMES BANK NA
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Oct 06, 2017
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,789,750
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2047

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: THE NORTHERN TRUST CO
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Oct 03, 2016
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,830,750
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Oct 01, 2046



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,469 ft²
$1,441/ft²
$4,999,999 Jan 30, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 868 Birchwood Drive built and last sold?
The property at 868 Birchwood Drive was built in 1932 and last sold on Aug 7, 2017 for $5,600,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 868 Birchwood Drive is $6,095,139.
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