$1,200,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025

1021 S Lark Ellen Ave West Covina, CA 91791

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,356 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

236 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Merced Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pool View

About This Home

As of June 2025

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Welcome to this newly renovated single story home located in the heart of West Covina close to schools, Cameron Park, and Tokyo Central Supermarket. This charming home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plenty of space for you and your family, the spacious living area is 2,356Sq.Ft. and the bright and airy living room features a fireplace. Major upgrades include newly installed double paned windows, a gourmet kitchen with newer cabinets; countertops and appliances. All 3 bathrooms have been completely remodeled and upgraded with tile floors, newer showers and newer toilets. It has a huge flat lot of 15,418Sq.Ft., a large driveway that can accommodate an RV or multiple cars, huge front and back yards with custom garden landscaping, and a beautiful pool for relaxing and entertaining, also perfect for family gatherings or building an ADU. This house has so much potential, come take a look. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Yu

ReMax 2000 Realty Brokerage Phone: 909-851-8877 License #01428336 Listed on: 09/10/2024

ReMax 2000 Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Pinelli

LAURA PINELLI, BROKER License #01702468

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,961

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned WCR1*

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Pool Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 61
  • Tax Tract Number 14070
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8490012033
  • $756 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,961

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WCR1*
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8490012033
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2356.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front door
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Patio
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 509.34
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, Fenced
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Rear
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: West Covina

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15418.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3539

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 15418.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4066.01
  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Tax Tract Number: 14070
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 756.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Martinez Sanches Otniel
Bought by
Martinez Family Trust and Sanches
Current Estimated Value
$1,178,932

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Wang Xie Zhou and Ying Emily
Bought by
Sanches Otniel Martinez
Seller's Agent
Kim Yu
ReMax 2000 Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Pinelli
LAURA PINELLI, BROKER
List Price
$1,288,880
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,880
-6.9%
Views
178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.35%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Young Christie
Bought by
Wang Xie Zhou and Ying Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2017
Sold by
Young Robert L
Bought by
Young Robert Lee and Robert Lee Young Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2008
Sold by
Seguin Sheryl
Bought by
Shafer George D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 25, 2008
Sold by
Young Robert L and Young Lucinda M
Bought by
Young Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,200,000 California Best Title
Grant Deed $648,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $960,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $368,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $304,987 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $259,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,248 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $1,200,000 -6.9% $509 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,288,880 +7.4% $547 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $1,288,880 +7.4% $547 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $1,288,880 +98.9% $547 / Sq Ft
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $648,000 -7.3% $275 / Sq Ft
04/27/2018 04/27/18 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $297 / Sq Ft
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2018 01/15/18 For Sale $699,000 -- $297 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,961 $737,309 $542,742 $194,567
2024 $8,961 $722,852 $532,100 $190,752
2023 $8,509 $708,679 $521,667 $187,012
2022 $8,583 $694,785 $511,439 $183,346
2021 $8,338 $681,162 $501,411 $179,751
2019 $8,118 $660,960 $486,540 $174,420
2018 $3,972 $313,218 $97,790 $215,428
2016 $3,620 $301,057 $93,994 $207,063
2015 $3,551 $296,536 $92,583 $203,953
2014 $3,535 $290,728 $90,770 $199,958
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: TR24185317

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8490-012-033