Seller's Agent in 2020
Carol Huston
True Story Realty
(310) 922-6509
54 Total Sales
1270 Rubio St Altadena, CA 91001
Estimated Value: $2,155,000 - $4,653,930
4
Beds
4
Baths
5,508
Sq Ft
$618/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Dance Studio
- Home Theater
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Pasadena High School Rated A
- Pool House
- Primary Bedroom Suite
About This Home
As of September 2020The 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
True Story Realty License #01261965 Listed on: 08/11/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1927 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 20,222 Sq Ft 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
- Trees
- Mountain
- Pool
Home Design
- Tuscan Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- 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
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Two cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$245,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.20%
Original Mortgage
$2,555,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,263,188
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,141,277
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
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Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,555,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,271,250 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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| 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 | $45,812 | $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
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Carol Huston
-
Josh Myler
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Josh Myler
The Agency
(323) 333-0301
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 20-616384
APN: 5844-016-015
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