OVERVIEW
CLOSED $1,765,000 · June 3, 2026 · Represented the Buyer
I represented first-time buyers who purchased this 1940s home in Del Rey for $1,765,000, about $866 per square foot. It closed on June 3, 2026, after we searched together for about a year.
How the search came together
My clients were set on Del Rey, the community where they had been renting. They loved being able to walk to the shops on Washington Blvd and wanted to stay near the neighborhood schools.
This home was a diamond in the rough. Many buyers saw the work to be done and passed. My clients saw an opportunity: a larger home with real square footage in their dream location. They’re creating an investment by making updates, and they’ll build equity in the neighborhood they already love.
About the home
A 1940s home on a spacious lot in the Del Rey area of Mar Vista, with a highly functional layout and good bones. It has several bedrooms, two flex rooms that work as offices, three bathrooms, and about 2,000 square feet of living space. The backyard is large enough for a private outdoor oasis. The property has a garage, a carport, and a gated driveway. It’s in a walkable, bikeable area close to food and shopping, with easy access to Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Culver City.
STATS
4 bedrooms plus 2 flex rooms, 3 bathrooms
2,037 sq ft
Built in 1940
Lot size 5,504 sq ft
Del Rey, Mar Vista
Garage, carport, and gated driveway (5 spaces)
Sold: June 3, 2026 at $1,765,000 (about $866/sq ft)
List price: $1,850,000, sold at 95.41% of list
Days on market: 32
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“Kara is the absolute best!! As first time home buyers, she was so patient and explained everything to us in detail. She was always happy to chat things out, and we never felt any pressure from her at all. We looked for a house for over a year with her and she was never pushy. It felt like she genuinely wanted us to find the right thing, and we did! Thank you Kara <3”
— Katie, Google Reviews
Looking to buy in Del Rey?
The right home in the right neighborhood is worth waiting for, even if it needs some work. If you’re thinking about buying in Del Rey or Mar Vista, let’s talk.
Kara Marotta | kara.marotta@serhant.com | 818-519-8634 | DRE 02196098
Represented the Buyer
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