Within the highly sought-after neighborhood of El Sereno, minutes from Downtown LA, Alhambra, Monterey Park, USC Medical Center, shopping, restaurants, public transportation and about 4 blocks from Cal State LA, you will find this gem ready for you! Are you looking for a freshly, well done, renovated property with room for extended family/office/art studio/etc? Look no more! This lovely property has a main home (~792sqft) with an open floor plan: living room, dining room and kitchen, brand new appliances for your enjoyment and easy maintenance. It has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Guest home (~396 sqft) that feels twice the size with its great floor plan with two bedrooms and bathroom, perfect for extended family. An additional studio room (~135sqft) perfect for an office or art studio! Property comes with plenty of parking space, laundry area in back porch, area for bbq, planting, tress and plenty of relaxing opportunities within our bustling city! New A/C, new ducting, new appliances (main home), new windows, new floors, new bathrooms, copper pipes, and quartz countertops. Come and fall in love!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,992 sq ftLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carmen Martinez•DRE #01848111• Coldwell Banker Dynasty Arc.
Bought with Kee You•DRE #02031645• Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
Within the highly sought-after neighborhood of El Sereno, minutes from Downtown LA, Alhambra, Monterey Park, USC Medical Center, shopping, restaurants, public transportation and about 4 blocks from Cal State LA, you will find this gem ready for you! Are you looking for a freshly, well done, renovated property with room for extended family/office/art studio/etc? Look no more! This lovely property has a main home (~792sqft) with an open floor plan: living room, dining room and kitchen, brand new appliances for your enjoyment and easy maintenance. It has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Guest home (~396 sqft) that feels twice the size with its great floor plan with two bedrooms and bathroom, perfect for extended family. An additional studio room (~135sqft) perfect for an office or art studio! Property comes with plenty of parking space, laundry area in back porch, area for bbq, planting, tress and plenty of relaxing opportunities within our bustling city! New A/C, new ducting, new appliances (main home), new windows, new floors, new bathrooms, copper pipes, and quartz countertops. Come and fall in love!
CRMLS #DW17089108
May 12, 2017
Sold
$430,000
$325/sq ft
Apr 27, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$429,998
$325/sq ft
This home is located in a quiet and desirable area, close to CalEstateLa, 710 Fwy, Alhambra and LA. Plenty of room for garden at the front and side of the home's driveway. Seller reserves the right to remove some of the ground plants. There are a permited storage room, and a permited 2 car garage which has been converted with no permit. This sale is contingent to Seller finding another property, and both transaction closing concurrent. All info deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please submit Pre Approval letter from a Direct Lender, EMD, FICOS, AND POF. Seller reserve right of services. Seller may cross qualify buyer with his preferred lender. Seller will do no repairs.
Public Records
Sep 9, 1998
Sold
$110,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,324 (+1.1%)
$562,881 + $139,267
$702,148
2024
$8,236 (+2.0%)
$551,845 + $136,537
$688,382
2023
$8,075 (+4.9%)
$541,025 + $133,860
$674,885
2022
$7,697 (+1.2%)
$530,417 + $131,236
$661,653
2021
$7,606 (−1.0%)
$520,017 + $128,663
$648,680
2020
$7,682 (+4.1%)
$509,821 + $126,141
$635,962
2019
$7,376 (+36.8%)
$504,594 + $124,848
$629,442
2018
$5,393 (+148.0%)
$494,700 + $122,400
$617,100
2017
$2,174 (+2.4%)
$118,863 + $51,340
$170,203
2016
$2,123 (+1.4%)
$118,863 + $51,340
$170,203
2015
$2,093 (−0.7%)
$116,533 + $50,334
$166,867
2014
$2,108 (−1.3%)
$112,535 + $48,607
$161,142
2012
$2,136 (+3.2%)
$112,027 + $48,388
$160,415
2011
$2,070 (−1.1%)
$109,831 + $47,440
$157,271
2010
$2,093 (+3.6%)
$107,678 + $46,510
$154,188
2009
$2,020 (+4.3%)
$106,874 + $46,163
$153,037
2008
$1,937
$107,128 + $46,273
$153,401
Tax history for 5225 Borland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,324 (+1.1%)
$562,881 + $139,267
$702,148
2024
$8,236 (+2.0%)
$551,845 + $136,537
$688,382
2023
$8,075 (+4.9%)
$541,025 + $133,860
$674,885
2022
$7,697 (+1.2%)
$530,417 + $131,236
$661,653
2021
$7,606 (−1.0%)
$520,017 + $128,663
$648,680
2020
$7,682 (+4.1%)
$509,821 + $126,141
$635,962
2019
$7,376 (+36.8%)
$504,594 + $124,848
$629,442
2018
$5,393 (+148.0%)
$494,700 + $122,400
$617,100
2017
$2,174 (+2.4%)
$118,863 + $51,340
$170,203
2016
$2,123 (+1.4%)
$118,863 + $51,340
$170,203
2015
$2,093 (−0.7%)
$116,533 + $50,334
$166,867
2014
$2,108 (−1.3%)
$112,535 + $48,607
$161,142
2012
$2,136 (+3.2%)
$112,027 + $48,388
$160,415
2011
$2,070 (−1.1%)
$109,831 + $47,440
$157,271
2010
$2,093 (+3.6%)
$107,678 + $46,510
$154,188
2009
$2,020 (+4.3%)
$106,874 + $46,163
$153,037
2008
$1,937
$107,128 + $46,273
$153,401
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,992 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
616
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5221004012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Mar 29, 2018 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Install sill plate anchor bolts and cripple wall plywood according to city standard plans for earthquake hazard reduction. No foundation replacement is included in this work.
Remodel
Feb 8, 2008 • Final
Bldg-new
Work on a storage building.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Directions: From Cal State LA, take N Levanda Av, make a left on Borland Rd
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Maintained
Zoning: LARD2
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 616
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,992 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5221004012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 47
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 47
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carmen
List Agent Last Name: Martinez
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Dynasty Arc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kee June
Buyer Agent Last Name: You
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Los Fel
Around this home
Schools
Multnomah Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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