NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1270 Rubio St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $3,196,000 - $4,653,930

4 Beds
4 Baths
5,508 Sq Ft
$713/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $3,650,000 $663 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,965/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dance Studio
  • Home Theater
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Pool House
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of September 2020

The Emanuel Wopschall house, circa 1927. Harold J. Bissner, architect, designed this classic Tuscan Revival for builder, E.F. Wopschall as his primary residence. Wopschall built for Paul Williams and Wallace Neff. This grand home has an excellent central floor plan. A dramatic sweeping staircase leads up to the principal suite w/sitting rm, walk-in closet, restored bath.Three bedrooms, w/ sitting rooms, share an updated bath. Large formal rooms, w/plaster crown moldings, butlers pantry, chefs kitchen w/eat-in area, den and powder room. The current owners have restored this home and have added the comforts of updated HVAC w/UVC anti-microbial light, electrical, plumbing, septic system, lighting, ethernet in every room, hardwired emergency generator. Stay-at-home COVID comforts: 2 home offices, a classroom, home theater, gym w/ ballet barre, outdoor play spaces, organic garden and swimmers pool. Majestic trees surround this historic home, making this a truly spectacular property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Huston

True Story Realty License #01261965 Listed on: 08/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Myler

The Agency License #01443547

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x226
  • North Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Redwood Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LCR120

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Tuscan Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Clay Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Pier And Beam
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,508 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Dance Studio
  • Craft Room
  • Home Gym
  • Center Hall
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Electronic Air Cleaner

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Solar Heated Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5844-016-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,442

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Tuscan
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: The Emanuel Wopschall house, circa 1927. Harold J. Bissner, architect, designed this classic Tuscan Revival for the builder, E.F. Wopschall, as his primary residence. Wopschall built for architects Paul Williams and Wallace Neff and was known for his high standards of construction. This grand home has an excellent central floor plan design. The dramatic sweeping staircase leads up to the principal suite w/sitting room or library/office, walk-in closet and restored bath. Three bedrooms, w/ sitting rooms, share an updated bath. Large formal rooms, w/ original plaster crown moldings, butlers pantry, chefs kitchen w/eat-in area, den and powder room. Laundry room w/ built-in dog bed and storage. The current owners have restored this home with great care and have added the comforts of todays standard of living with updated HVAC w/UVC anti-microbial light, electrical, plumbing, septic system, lighting, wood floors, ethernet in every room and hardwired emergency generator. Stay-at-home COVID comforts include: 2 home offices, home-schooling classroom, surround-sound theater, gym w/ ballet barre, outdoor open spaces, organic garden and swimmers pool. The lush gardens and majestic trees that surround this historic home make this a truly spectacular property!
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 5508
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4642
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x226
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Basement, Electronic Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Stained Concrete
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Oven-Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 2
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Stone Counters, Island, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Room, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Cable, Built-Ins, Gas Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Hood Fan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 634.53

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Custom Built, French Doors, Full Copper Plumbing, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Historical, Service Entrance, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs, Pool House
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Block, Brick & Mortar Per, Pier and Beam
  • Fence: Brick, Redwood, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Patio: Brick, Concrete Slab, Patio Open, Covered, Tile
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Fenced, Heated And Filtered, Heated with Gas, Solar Heat
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Clay
  • Spa: Heated, Solar Heated Spa
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Tree Top, Mountains, Pool
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Other Spaces: 6
  • Parking Garage: Converted Garage, Driveway, Side By Side, Parking for Guests, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Driveway - Concrete, Garage Is Detached
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV, Tv Satellite Dish
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Dual, Central, Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Security Lights, Fire Rated Drywall, Gated, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public, District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Rear, Sprinkler System, Drip System, Sprinkler Timer, Side
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5844-016-015
  • Lot Size Area: 20222

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 10, 2020
Sold by
Cutress Timothy and Green Amanda
Bought by
Callaham Davdi and Callaham Bree
Seller's Agent
Carol Huston
True Story Realty
Buyer's Agent
Josh Myler
The Agency
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
4.43%
Current Estimated Value
$3,924,965

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$274,965
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
Original Mortgage
$2,555,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,273,587
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,748,878

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Cutress Timothy
Bought by
Cutress Timothy and Green Amanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2009
Sold by
Collins Julia J
Bought by
Cutress Timothy and Green Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,271,250
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2009
Sold by
Collins Sharon B
Bought by
Collins Charles J and Collins Sharon B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,271,250
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2005
Sold by
Collins Charles J
Bought by
Collins Charles J and Collins Sharon B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2001
Sold by
Collins Julia Mary
Bought by
Collins Sheila E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2000
Sold by
Collins Sheila E
Bought by
Collins Julia J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2000
Sold by
Collins Sheila E
Bought by
Collins Julia J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1999
Sold by
Collins Maria J
Bought by
Collins Julia J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1999
Sold by
Collins Julia M
Bought by
Collins Maria J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1998
Sold by
Collins Maria J
Bought by
Collins Julia J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Callaham Davdi $3,650,000 Lawyers Title
Cutress Timothy -- None Available
Cutress Timothy -- None Available
Cutress Timothy $1,695,000 Lawyers Title
Collins Charles J -- Lawyers Title
Collins Charles J -- --
Collins Thomas M -- --
Marquardt Dennis L -- --
Collins Thomas M -- --
Collins Sheila E -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Sheila E -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia Mary -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia Mary -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Maria J -- First Southwestern Title
Collins Julia J -- --
Collins Maria J -- --
Collins Julia J -- --
Collins Julia Mary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Callaham Davdi $2,555,000
Previous Owner Cutress Timothy $1,098,500
Previous Owner Cutress Timothy $1,271,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $3,650,000 +4.4% $663 / Sq Ft
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $635 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $43,442 $4,097,571 $2,370,525 $1,727,046
2024 $43,442 $3,873,408 $2,324,045 $1,549,363
2023 $43,088 $3,797,460 $2,278,476 $1,518,984
2022 $41,576 $3,723,000 $2,233,800 $1,489,200
2021 $39,642 $3,650,000 $2,190,000 $1,460,000
2020 $21,909 $2,052,950 $1,412,992 $639,958
2019 $21,969 $2,012,697 $1,385,287 $627,410
2018 $22,324 $1,973,233 $1,358,125 $615,108
2016 $21,645 $1,896,613 $1,305,389 $591,224
2015 $21,415 $1,868,125 $1,285,781 $582,344
2014 $20,948 $1,831,532 $1,260,595 $570,937
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Huston

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carol Huston

    True Story Realty

    (310) 922-6509

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Carol Huston
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  • Josh Myler

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Josh Myler

    The Agency

    (323) 333-0301

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Josh Myler
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-616384

The MLS

APN: 5844-016-015

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

1270 Rubio St, Altadena, CA

This home is located at 1270 Rubio St, Altadena, CA 91001 since 11 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,924,965, approximately $712 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1270 Rubio St is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary, Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy, and Pasadena High School.

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