$815,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2017

1193 Mount Lowe Dr Altadena, CA 91001

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,577 Sq Ft
6,840 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$517 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • City Lights View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Own a piece of Altadena Railway History! Ideally located in the foothills and set above street level on historic Mount Lowe Dr. is an attractive mid-century home with 1,577 sq. ft. (measured) of living space on a 6,840 sq. ft. lot (plat map) offering 2 BD, 3 BA and a den. Guests are welcomed into the living room with rich natural light from the large picture window granting morning sun and tree top views; the slate-accented fireplace and hardwood floors add to the ambiance. An open kitchen off the living room offers comfortable entertaining with Corian counters, stainless appliances, tile flooring and a window to the native plantings and tree-lined street. The home offers an ensuite master with soothing views and access to the lush backyard. Additionally, the den could be used as a 3rd bedroom or guest quarters. The tranquil rear gardens provide a peaceful retreat with mountain views, two water features, an arbor-covered patio, a second sitting area with a spa, mature trees and flowering plantings. Close proximity to the North Lake Shopping District, concerts and recreation at Farnsworth Park, Mount Lowe hiking trail and the serenity of the Altadena foothills community.

Last Listed By

Jim Rock

COMPASS License #01057765 Listed on: 05/15/2017

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Redwood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Single Garage Door
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,577 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5842007005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,505

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5842007005
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1577.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 516.80
  • Room Type: Den, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Utility Room
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Redwood, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio Open
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Single Door, Parking Space, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Gravity, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Closet
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Utilities - Overhead, Yard
  • Lot Size: 50 X 150 (see plat map)
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6840.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6840.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2023
Closed on
Nov 10, 2023
Sold by
Tran Sandra Phuong-Hoai
Bought by
Powell William J and Powell Claire H
Seller's Agent
Jackie Law
NOBLE NETWORK & INVESTMENT
Buyer's Agent
Nazee Rix
COMPASS
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-2.16%
Total Days on Market
79
Views
5859
Current Estimated Value
$1,362,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,089,300
Outstanding Balance
$1,074,820
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$287,651

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2022
Sold by
Nelson Peter A
Bought by
Tran Sandra Phuong-Hoal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,100
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2017
Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Tran Sandra Phoung Hoai
Bought by
Nelson Peter A and Tran Sandra Phuong Hoai
Seller's Agent
Jim Rock
COMPASS
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2017
Closed on
Jul 5, 2017
Sold by
Eodice Dennis and Eodice Lynne
Bought by
Tran Sandra Phuong Hoai
Seller's Agent
Jim Rock
COMPASS
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1998
Sold by
Shur Marc J and Drooks Rebecca
Bought by
Eodice Dennis and Eodice Lynne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Shur Marc J and Drooks Rebecca
Bought by
Shur Marc Jeffrey and Drooks Rebecca
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,270,000 Provident Title Company
Deed -- Pacific Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $815,000 Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $320,000 Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,089,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $193,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $702,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $598,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $601,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $256,000 No Value Available
Closed $32,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Sold $1,270,000 -2.2% $825 / Sq Ft
10/22/2023 10/22/23 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2023 09/01/23 For Sale $1,298,000 +59.3% $843 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $815,000 -1.2% $517 / Sq Ft
08/02/2017 08/02/17 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2017 05/15/17 For Sale $824,900 -- $523 / 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
2024 $14,505 $1,270,000 $1,109,400 $160,600
2023 $10,460 $891,317 $713,055 $178,262
2022 $10,096 $873,841 $699,074 $174,767
2021 $9,611 $856,708 $685,367 $171,341
2019 $9,247 $831,300 $665,040 $166,260
2018 $9,421 $815,000 $652,000 $163,000
2016 $5,190 $423,767 $278,497 $145,270
2015 $5,135 $417,402 $274,314 $143,088
2014 $5,035 $409,227 $268,941 $140,286
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-317004349

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5842-007-005