Charming East Coast-inspired ocean view beach house w/ spectacular Marina, whitewater, Queen's Necklace & city views! Perched on Fowling, one of Playa's most desirable & quiet northwest bluff streets, this prime location just steps to the sand features unbelievable water views overlooking miles of coastline, Ballona Wetlands nature preserve & the majestic Marina channel. Original mid-century design w/ high beamed ceilings, planked wood walls, bleached oak floors, 3 fireplaces, ocean view decks & west-facing yard & garden. Main house w/ 3 beds/2 baths & ocean view den. Huge master suite on top floor w/ breathtaking Marina Channel & city lights views. Open living space w/ views from most rooms, walls of glass, sunny kitchen w/ built-in office, sliding glass doors to spacious new ocean view deck for sunset entertaining. Guest unit/studio/4th bedroom on ground level w/ kitchenette, bath, private entrance & view patio/garden. Amazing opportunity in delightful Playa del Rey. .the Beach of the King!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
3,879 sq ftLot Size
$1,240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alice Plato•DRE #01216340• Coldwell Banker Realty
•310-704-4188 (agent)
•aliceplato@gmail.com (agent)
Listed by Daniel John Cavanaugh•DRE #00576151• Cavanaugh Realtors
•310-837-7161 (agent)
•dcavanaugh@cavanaughrealtors.com (agent)
Bought with Renee Marinkovich•DRE #01422402• Compass
Charming East Coast-inspired ocean view beach house w/spectacular Marina, whitewater, Queen's Necklace & city views! Perched on Fowling, one of Playa's most desirable & quiet northwest bluff streets, this prime location just steps to the sand features unbelievable water views overlooking miles of coastline, Ballona Wetlands nature preserve & the majestic Marina channel. Original mid-century design w/high beamed ceilings, planked wood walls, bleached oak floors, 3 fireplaces, ocean view decks & west-facing yard & garden. Main house w/3 beds/2 baths & ocean view den. Huge master suite on top floor w/breathtaking Marina Channel & city lights views. Open living space w/views from most rooms, walls of glass, sunny kitchen w/built-in office, sliding glass doors to spacious new ocean view deck for sunset entertaining. Guest unit/studio/4th bedroom on ground level w/kitchenette, bath, private entrance & view patio/garden. Amazing opportunity in delightful Playa del Rey..the Beach of the King!
Public Records
May 26, 1983
Sold
$365,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,090 (+1.1%)
$1,569,632 + $1,276,941
$2,846,573
2024
$33,721 (+2.0%)
$1,569,632 + $1,276,941
$2,846,573
2023
$33,060 (+4.9%)
$1,538,855 + $1,251,903
$2,790,758
2022
$31,508 (+1.2%)
$1,508,682 + $1,227,356
$2,736,038
2021
$31,126 (+4.1%)
$1,479,100 + $1,203,291
$2,682,391
2020
$29,908 (+4.2%)
$1,450,099 + $1,179,698
$2,629,797
2019
$28,700 (+0.3%)
$1,435,231 + $1,040,400
$2,475,631
2018
$28,617 (+260.8%)
$1,407,090 + $1,020,000
$2,427,090
2017
$7,932 (+2.5%)
$265,453 + $386,133
$651,586
2016
$7,736 (+1.5%)
$265,453 + $386,133
$651,586
2015
$7,623 (−0.4%)
$260,249 + $378,562
$638,811
2014
$7,651 (−1.2%)
$251,319 + $365,572
$616,891
2012
$7,746 (+3.3%)
$250,184 + $363,920
$614,104
2011
$7,495 (−1.2%)
$245,279 + $356,785
$602,064
2010
$7,584 (+3.9%)
$240,470 + $349,790
$590,260
2009
$7,303 (+4.5%)
$238,673 + $347,176
$585,849
2008
$6,988
$239,241 + $348,001
$587,242
Tax history for 249 Fowling St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,090 (+1.1%)
$1,569,632 + $1,276,941
$2,846,573
2024
$33,721 (+2.0%)
$1,569,632 + $1,276,941
$2,846,573
2023
$33,060 (+4.9%)
$1,538,855 + $1,251,903
$2,790,758
2022
$31,508 (+1.2%)
$1,508,682 + $1,227,356
$2,736,038
2021
$31,126 (+4.1%)
$1,479,100 + $1,203,291
$2,682,391
2020
$29,908 (+4.2%)
$1,450,099 + $1,179,698
$2,629,797
2019
$28,700 (+0.3%)
$1,435,231 + $1,040,400
$2,475,631
2018
$28,617 (+260.8%)
$1,407,090 + $1,020,000
$2,427,090
2017
$7,932 (+2.5%)
$265,453 + $386,133
$651,586
2016
$7,736 (+1.5%)
$265,453 + $386,133
$651,586
2015
$7,623 (−0.4%)
$260,249 + $378,562
$638,811
2014
$7,651 (−1.2%)
$251,319 + $365,572
$616,891
2012
$7,746 (+3.3%)
$250,184 + $363,920
$614,104
2011
$7,495 (−1.2%)
$245,279 + $356,785
$602,064
2010
$7,584 (+3.9%)
$240,470 + $349,790
$590,260
2009
$7,303 (+4.5%)
$238,673 + $347,176
$585,849
2008
$6,988
$239,241 + $348,001
$587,242
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,972 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,652
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4116013014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Jan 29, 2020 • Active
Bldg-addition
Increase the size of an accessory dwelling unit as part of a basement addition.
ADU
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
Parking
Garage
Attached, 2 Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Laundry Information
Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Family Room
Den
Art Studio, Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Den, Den/Office, Dining Area, Entry Room, Family Room, Guest-Maids Quarters, In-Law Suite, Library/Study, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Pantry, Patio Open, Separate Maids Qtrs, Studio, Study/Office, Walk-In Closet
Maids Room
Fireplace Information
In Bonus Room, In Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Gas and Wood, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Central Heat, Forced Air Heating
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 3
Detached
Builder's Tract Name: The Hill
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,879
Zoning: LAR1
Property Features
Has View
View: Bay, Catalina, City, City Lights, Coastline, Marina, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4116-013-014
Location
Location Information
Directions: West of Pershing/North of Manchester on Northwest Bluff
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,652
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,972 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4116013014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Trust/Conservatorship
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