OVERVIEW
CLOSED $770,000 · June 13, 2025 · Represented the Buyer
I represented first-time buyers who purchased a 2-bedroom townhome in Mar Vista’s Grand View Townhomes complex for $770,000. The home closed on June 13, 2025, at 98.84% of the list price, 21 days after it hit the market.
What they were looking for
These were young professionals buying their first home. They wanted to be on the Westside and in a walkable neighborhood, and they wanted a home that would suit them well for the long term. A townhome fit that better than a condo or a house, with more space and privacy without a big property to maintain.
What made this one different
Most units in this 90-unit complex don’t have a front yard. This one is ground-level and front-facing with a large private patio off the kitchen, so it feels more like a house than a unit in a complex.
How the deal came together
I had worked with the listing agent before, which made the negotiation and escrow smooth. Knowing the people on the other side of a deal helps get it closed without surprises.
About the home
A two-level townhome with exposed beams in the freshly painted living room, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar and generous counter space. Both bedrooms are upstairs with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. In-unit laundry, a new electrical panel (2022), and a recently replaced water heater. The complex has a gated community pool and spa. Two parking spaces are included, one with an EV charger and locked storage overhead, plus gated visitor parking. The Mar Vista Farmers Market is two blocks away, and the neighborhood has plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
STATS
2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
841 sq ft
Built in 1961
Townhome in the Grand View Townhomes community, Mar Vista
HOA: $486/month
2 parking spaces (one with EV charger)
Sold: June 13, 2025 at $770,000 (about $916/sq ft)
List price: $779,000, sold at 98.84% of list
Days on market: 21
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“We recently had the good fortune of working with Kara when buying our home here in Mar Vista. From the start, she was professional, courteous, and a great advocate. She knew what specific questions to ask, knew how to manage our expectations of the process, and had a multitude of resources to support homebuyers.
When things got challenging in escrow (as they inevitably do), she advocated for us on multiple fronts to make sure we got what we needed and that key points of the agreement were honored so we could sign our paperwork.
We held multiple cell phone calls with her in the evening to ask important questions. She answered them patiently and made sure she explained things as simply and succinctly as possible for us the first time homebuyers.
Kara works hard to connect with her clients and rejoices in their big moments. We are so pleased we got to work with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to others who are looking to purchase a home. Thank you, Kara!”
— Liliana de Sousa, Source: Google Reviews
Buying a first home on the Westside?
If you want to be on the Westside and aren’t sure whether a townhome, condo, or house is the right fit, let’s talk.
Kara Marotta | kara.marotta@serhant.com | 818-519-8634 | DRE 02196098
Represented the Buyer
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