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June 2009
SECTION two
Larchmont Chronicle
Your property may be eligible for reduced taxes County property owners can check on the County Assessor website to learn if their home or condominium is one of roughly 500,000 properties that are being reviewed for a potential decline in value. If so, this could automatically trigger a property tax reduction, County Supervisor Zev
are under review as far back as the year 2000. Property owners pay nothing and need file no forms; they’ll be notified by mail by the end of July as to the outcome. Yaroslavsky warns, “Don’t be taken in by aggressive scam artists trying to charge you up to $200 for a review.
Yaroslavsky said. By going to www.assessor. lacounty.gov and putting in a street address or Assessor Identification Number, owners can learn whether they’re on the list, which covers properties purchased between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2008. Certain areas of the county
NEW LISITING SOLD: The home at 508 N. June Street was listed at $2,475,000.
Real estate sales* Single family homes
$2,475,000 2,195,000 1,755,000 1,595,000 1,550,000 1,395,000 1,299,000 1,300,000 1,175,000 799,900 634,900 389,900
516 No. Mansfield Ave. • $965,000
Condominiums
795,000 759,000 675,000 665,000 615,000 575,000 569,000 559,000 559,000 549,000 472,800 470,000 439,000 349,000 310,000 287,000 279,000 275,000 269,900
Coldwell Banker Hancock Park 251 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Kathy Gless
323-464-9272
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837 S. Crenshaw Blvd., #302 681 S. Norton Ave., #104 5057 W. Maplewood Ave., #105 837 S. Crenshaw Blvd., #102 837 S. Crenshaw Blvd., #202 837 S. Crenshaw Blvd., #103 5037 Rosewood Ave., #303 5037 Rosewood Ave., #205 5037 Rosewood Ave., #206 400 S. Norton Ave., #A 333 Westminster Ave., #101 4444 Wilshire Blvd., #204 835 S. Lucerne Blvd., #303 4830 Elmwood Ave., #304 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #217 433 S. Manhattan Pl., #309 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #232 320 S. Gramercy Pl., #306 433 S. Manhattan Pl., #211
Bougainvillea enhanced character Spanish. Many original details reflected in windows, hardwood floors and Batchelder fireplace. 2 bedrooms with sitting room off the master and 2 baths. Cozy den/office with built-in desk and shelves. Top of the line kitchen appliances. Custom fencing and lush landscaping provide privacy and a serene garden.
Executive Sales Director Previews Property Specialist
Dia, Ray & Chase Present... 301 N. Arden Blvd. • $969,000 Charming 1920’s vintage Spanish two blocks from Larchmont, features barrel vaulted ceiling, arched windows & fireplace in spacious living room. Large, formal dining room opens to private side patio for alfresco dining. Center hall to three bedrooms at rear. Kitchen has cozy breakfast nook. Great den, plus a utility room with laundry and sink. Walled grass yard. Hardwood floors throughout. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2056 sq/ft
* List prices for April
Zap! Pow! Bam! celebrates comic books at Skirball A telephone booth where kids can try on costumes and change into their favorite comic book characters is part of an exhibit that explores the golden age of comic books from 1938 to 1950 at the Skirball, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., through Sun., Aug. 9. Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950 explores the genesis of cultural icons such as Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, and Wonder Woman. The exhibit features rare vintage artwork, books and 1940s Hollywood movie serials, as well as interactive displays such as a vintage Batmobile ride and a drawing studio.
Included with admission to Zap! Pow! Bam! is entrance into Lights, Camera Action: Comic Book Heroes of Film and Television, which examines the parallel development of the comic book and motion picture industries. Objects on view include an original of Action Comics #1 featuring the first appearance of Superman, the 1966 Batcycle from the Batman television series, and Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume. Tickets are $10; $7 for seniors and students and $5 for children two to 12. For more information, call the Skirball at 310-440-4500 or go on the Internet at www. skirball.org.
945 Keniston Ave. • $1,189,000 Picture-perfect Craftsman sited on a beautiful, treelined Brookside street. Period details provide the charm while well-executed updates provide the comfort. Formal living with Batchelder fireplace, formal dining room leads to sharply re-done kitchen with Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, floor-to-ceiling custom cabinets and a breakfast bar. Gated rear yard has outdoor living and dining areas and a gorgeously landscaped lawn. Detached studio (approximately 500 sq/ ft) ideal for artist or guests. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,551 sq/ft.
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508 N.June St. 110 S. Van Ness 226 N. Gower St. 917 S. Longwood Ave. 959 S. Longwood Ave. 507 N. Lucerne Blvd. 364 N. Highland Ave. 601 N. McCadden Pl. 363 N. Van Ness Ave. 336 N. Norton Ave. 738 S. Highland Ave. 536 N. Wilton Pl.