Magnificent mid-century modern in friendly beach town Playa del Rey. Sunny & spacious redone 4 bed, 4 bath w/ inspiring Ballona Wetlands, city & mountain views just a few blocks to beach. High beamed ceilings, clerestory windows, dramatic stone fireplace, rich hardwood flrs & huge family room/'man cave' w/ fireplace, wetbar & space for a pool table, home theater or playroom. All new gourmet kitchen w/ stunning views, quartz counters, profl range, Bosch dishwasher & sunny breakfast bar. Huge wrap-around decks w/ views on two levels. Fabulous in-law unit w/ private entrance. Garage plus vast gated parking for multiple cars, boat or RV. Bonus rooms on 2nd level for even more living/work/studio space. Amazing opportunity to live on the Westside in a huge, redone view property. Best value on the market today near the beach, bike path, cafes & Playa Vista. Come and see why everyone is talking about Playa del Rey…"Silicon Beach South"…the secret beach town with a heart!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
5,498 sq ftLot Size
$827Est. 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 Alisa Clum•DRE #01740624• Cal Beach Real Estate
•949-354-3170 (agent)
•alisa@calbeachrealestate.com (agent)
Bought with Josh Perelson•DRE #01469843• KW Silicon Beach
Single Family fixer in upscale beach community with high upside. Easy assess to LAX, Marina Del Rey, other Westside communities, 405 and 105 freeways. Bedroom & bathroom additions on middle and bottom floors may not permitted (BUYER TO VERIFY ALL PERMITS). Water drainage needs repair. LAX noise disclosed. Property sold "AS-IS" and will not qualify for conventional financing in current condition; private money financing may be available through listing broker and/or seller. Please call for appointments.
Public Records
Oct 15, 1976
Sold
$135,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,293 (+1.2%)
$1,162,472 + $290,707
$1,453,179
2024
$17,083 (+2.0%)
$1,139,679 + $285,007
$1,424,686
2023
$16,754 (+4.9%)
$1,117,333 + $279,419
$1,396,752
2022
$15,977 (+1.3%)
$1,095,425 + $273,941
$1,369,366
2021
$15,772 (−1.0%)
$1,073,947 + $268,570
$1,342,517
2020
$15,933 (+4.1%)
$1,052,890 + $263,304
$1,316,194
2019
$15,298 (+0.7%)
$1,042,094 + $260,605
$1,302,699
2018
$15,192 (+2.2%)
$1,021,661 + $255,496
$1,277,157
2017
$14,862 (+2.4%)
$981,990 + $245,576
$1,227,566
2016
$14,516 (+0.9%)
$981,990 + $245,576
$1,227,566
2015
$14,385 (+22.1%)
$962,736 + $240,761
$1,203,497
2014
$11,785 (−14.7%)
$756,000 + $189,000
$945,000
2012
$13,820 (+304.3%)
$115,953 + $145,870
$261,823
2011
$3,418 (−1.2%)
$765,000 + $306,000
$1,071,000
2010
$3,460 (+3.9%)
$111,451 + $140,206
$251,657
2009
$3,329 (+4.2%)
$110,619 + $139,159
$249,778
2008
$3,195
$110,882 + $139,490
$250,372
Tax history for 8208 Calabar Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,293 (+1.2%)
$1,162,472 + $290,707
$1,453,179
2024
$17,083 (+2.0%)
$1,139,679 + $285,007
$1,424,686
2023
$16,754 (+4.9%)
$1,117,333 + $279,419
$1,396,752
2022
$15,977 (+1.3%)
$1,095,425 + $273,941
$1,369,366
2021
$15,772 (−1.0%)
$1,073,947 + $268,570
$1,342,517
2020
$15,933 (+4.1%)
$1,052,890 + $263,304
$1,316,194
2019
$15,298 (+0.7%)
$1,042,094 + $260,605
$1,302,699
2018
$15,192 (+2.2%)
$1,021,661 + $255,496
$1,277,157
2017
$14,862 (+2.4%)
$981,990 + $245,576
$1,227,566
2016
$14,516 (+0.9%)
$981,990 + $245,576
$1,227,566
2015
$14,385 (+22.1%)
$962,736 + $240,761
$1,203,497
2014
$11,785 (−14.7%)
$756,000 + $189,000
$945,000
2012
$13,820 (+304.3%)
$115,953 + $145,870
$261,823
2011
$3,418 (−1.2%)
$765,000 + $306,000
$1,071,000
2010
$3,460 (+3.9%)
$111,451 + $140,206
$251,657
2009
$3,329 (+4.2%)
$110,619 + $139,159
$249,778
2008
$3,195
$110,882 + $139,490
$250,372
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,498 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
2,950
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4115014005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Garage
Attached, 2 Car Garage, Garage Is Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Laundry Information
Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Bar Room, Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Den/Office, Dining Area, Entry Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Patio Open, Rec Room
Maids Room
Fireplace Information
In Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Gas and Wood, In Living Room
Flooring Information
Tile Floors, Wood Floors
Equipment
Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Detached
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,498
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 110
Zoning: LAR1
Property Features
Has View
View: City Lights, Mountains
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4115-014-005
Location
Location Information
Directions: North of Manchester, East of Pershing
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,950
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,498 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4115014005
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Property Report
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Paseo Del Rey Natural Science Magnet
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet Health/Sports Medicine
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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