$680,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

12855 Bess Ave Baldwin Park, CA 91706

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,396 Sq Ft
8,109 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sierra Vista High Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 12855 Bess Ave – a charming single-family home in a prime Baldwin Park location! 12855 Bess Avenue has been home to the same family for more than fifty years and now, it's ready for your personal touch! 12855 Bess Avenue is located in a well-established neighborhood known for its convenience and community feel. Located near schools, transit, and shopping it's easy to understand why the home hasn't been on the market in so many years! In addition to a FANTASTIC LOCATION there are so many wonderful features that add to the charn of 12855 Bess Avenue. Let's start with the wonderful covered patio where you can sit and enjoy watching the comings and goings of the neighborhood. Step inside and the hardwood floors and wall space are ready for your personal touch! One of the nice features to 12855 Bess Avenue is the updated kitchen - a real cost savings when it comes to putting your personal touch on a home. In addition to a well appointed kitchen and spacious living room 12855 Bess Avenue features 3 generously sized bedrooms and a spacious bathroom ready to be customized to your liking. Of course, this is not all that 12855 Bess Avenue has to offer you. The backyard presents a great canvas for your creative vision, offering plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or who knows what else!? OH! And don't forget there is a detached 1 car garage along with a spacious driveway with room to park several vehicles! With its fantastic location, close to schools, parks, shopping, and major highways, 12855 Bess Avenue is perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil yet connected lifestyle in Baldwin Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Giuseppe Napoli

RE/MAX INNOVATIONS Brokerage Phone: 626-825-4863 License #01279689 Listed on: 09/25/2024

RE/MAX INNOVATIONS

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Juarez Ceron

ehomes License #01931617

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,109 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned BPR1*

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • Ramp on the main level

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 12445
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8556006003
  • $631 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: BPR1*
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8556006003
  • Year Built: 1950
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1396.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Ramp - Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 487.11
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Level with Street, Near Public Transit, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8109.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1862

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8109.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4047.01
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 12445
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 631.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Mireles Family Trust and Mireles Herminio Munoz
Bought by
Tule River Homebuyer Earned Equity Agency
Seller's Agent
Giuseppe Napoli
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
Buyer's Agent
Monica Juarez Ceron
ehomes
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-8.11%
Views
138
Current Estimated Value
$713,447

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$6,800
Outstanding Balance
$5,533
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$707,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Mireles Herminio M
Bought by
Mireles Family Trust and Mireles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2008
Sold by
Mireles Herminio M and Mireles Nellie J
Bought by
Mireles Herminio M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Mireles Maribel J
Bought by
Mireles Herminio M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2005
Sold by
Mireles Herminio M and Mireles Nellie J
Bought by
Mireles Maribel J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Mireles Enrique J and Mireles Herminio M
Bought by
Mireles Herminio M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,379
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2002
Sold by
Mireles Herminio M and Mireles Nellie J
Bought by
Mireles Enrique J
Source: Public Records

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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
Grant Deed $680,000 Wfg National Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Union Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $6,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $667,683 FHA
Previous Owner $495,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $158,379 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $680,000 -2.9% $487 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Price Changed $699,999 -5.4% $501 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $740,000 -- $530 / 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 $1,167 $53,421 $9,770 $43,651
2024 $1,167 $52,375 $9,579 $42,796
2023 $1,150 $51,349 $9,392 $41,957
2022 $1,150 $50,343 $9,208 $41,135
2021 $1,123 $49,357 $9,028 $40,329
2019 $1,076 $47,895 $8,761 $39,134
2018 $960 $46,957 $8,590 $38,367
2016 $887 $45,135 $8,257 $36,878
2015 $894 $44,458 $8,133 $36,325
2014 $892 $43,588 $7,974 $35,614
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV24199272

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8556-006-003