NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1144 Descanso Dr La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Estimated Value: $4,139,000 - $4,597,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,099 Sq Ft
$1,055/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2021

Last sale price $2,940,000 $717 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,612/month

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Near a National Forest
  • La Canada Elementary School Rated A+
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2021

Fabulous Mediterranean Villa in the coveted Descanso Gardens neighborhood! Extensively remodeled and expanded in 2003, this stunning 4,099 square foot, 5 bedroom & 4-1/2 bath split level masterpiece lends itself to indoor-outdoor living. White roses and a circular drive grace the front. As you step inside to the formal living room with recessed lighting and hardwood floors, admire the views of the picturesque backyard through the expansive windows. The formal dining room flows into the open concept kitchen and family room, featuring a cathedral ceiling, tasteful gas fireplace, and travertine flooring. The gourmet kitchen offers the finest amenities including a VIking range, Bosch dishwasher, and built-in KitchenAid refrigerator amidst the carved cabinetry and an island topped in natural mahogany. French doors lead to the generous back patio with built-in barbeque, gorgeous pool, manicured lawn, and elevated spa that spills over a wall of flagstone. A private and serene space to entertain and relax.On the lower level is a spacious media room / office / playroom with its own French doors to a private patio, as well as a laundry room, bedroom, and bath, offering many options for multi-generational living or working from home. The upper level includes the master suite, another bedroom en-suite, and two more bedrooms that share a hall bath. The master bedroom has walk-in closets and views of the pool and patio, and beautiful master bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Boreham Grochow

Engel & Völkers La Canada License #01208965 Listed on: 10/08/2020

Engel & Völkers La Canada

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 4,099 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Schools

  • La Canada Elementary School
  • La Canada High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Tax Tract Number 4607
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5813022021

Community Details

Overview

  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,697

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5813022021
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4099.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Insulated Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Family Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Raised Hearth
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 717.25
  • Room Type: Basement, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Gunite, Heated, Private
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Separate Tub And Shower, Shower, Shower In Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Basement: Utility

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised, Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Chain Link, Good Condition, Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open, Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Filtered, Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Two Door, Garage Faces Front, On Site, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: La Canada
  • High School: La Canada
  • Elementary School #2: LACAN
  • High School2: LACAN

Green Features

  • Green Location: Walkability
  • Efficiency: Windows

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Utilities - Overhead, Walkstreet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18029.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4100

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 18029.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Tract Number: 4607

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Skovran Family Trust
Bought by
Nam Family Trust and Nam
Seller's Agent
Carrie Boreham Grochow
Engel & Völkers La Canada
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,940,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-1.84%
Current Estimated Value
$4,324,856

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,384,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Skovran Michael A and Skovran Deborah J
Bought by
Skovran Michael A and Skovran Deborah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$861,000
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2009
Sold by
Skovran Michael Andrew and Skovran Deborah Jean
Bought by
Skovran Michael A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Khalatians Albert and Khalatians Seda
Bought by
Skovran Michael Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,256,250
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2002
Sold by
Nicholson Gary
Bought by
Nicholson Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,023,270
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2002
Sold by
Nicholson Gary and Nicholson Walter Lance
Bought by
Khalatians Albert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,023,270
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2001
Sold by
Trissler Shirley and Estate Of Joyce Cullum
Bought by
Nicholson Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,250
Interest Rate
8.99%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nam Family Trust $2,940,000 Chicago Title
Skovran Michael A -- Fidelity National Title Co
Skovran Michael A -- None Available
Skovran Michael Andrew $1,675,000 Chicago Title Co
Nicholson Gary -- --
Khalatians Albert $740,000 Chicago Title Co
Nicholson Gary $675,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Skovran Michael A $861,000
Previous Owner Skovran Michael Andrew $1,256,250
Previous Owner Khalatians Albert $1,023,270
Previous Owner Nicholson Gary $506,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2021 01/13/21 Sold $2,940,000 -1.8% $717 / Sq Ft
12/05/2020 12/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $731 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $35,697 $3,182,348 $1,925,753 $1,256,595
2024 $35,029 $3,119,950 $1,887,994 $1,231,956
2023 $34,205 $3,058,775 $1,850,975 $1,207,800
2022 $32,949 $2,998,800 $1,814,682 $1,184,118
2021 $24,874 $2,241,208 $1,706,000 $535,208
2020 $24,560 $2,218,229 $1,688,508 $529,721
2019 $24,103 $2,174,735 $1,655,400 $519,335
2018 $23,600 $2,132,094 $1,622,942 $509,152
2016 $22,733 $2,049,304 $1,559,922 $489,382
2015 $22,413 $2,018,523 $1,536,491 $482,032
2014 $22,088 $1,978,984 $1,506,394 $472,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-1720

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5813-022-021