$5,950,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2025

1340 Oak View Ave San Marino, CA 91108

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,880 Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,219 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Valentine Elementary Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2025

Secluded, private and serene, 1340 Oak View Avenue is a bright Spanish style home in the premier Huntington Library estate area of San Marino on a quiet cul-de-sac. Sited behind gates this special property consists of a spacious 5 bedroom / 5 bath residence with pool and north / south tennis court on 3/4 of an acre. The attractive foyer opens on the left to a grand living room with an impressive fireplace, soaring ceiling and an abundance of dramatic windows with garden views; a wet bar is tucked in at the living room foyer landing. The hallway then proceeds on the right to the formal dining room with elegant chandelier and windows overlooking the front courtyard, and then to the attractive Spanish tiled gourmet kitchen with center island, and to a large great room with Spanish tiled fireplace, skylights and wet bar. A one-bedroom suite and two bedrooms that share a bath are adjacent with views of the back garden. Beyond the kitchen are the laundry and a back bedroom and bath. A three-car attached garage completes the first level. Upstairs, the primary suite has an office / library with fireplace, a large primary bedroom and a generous primary bath with a tub, shower and commode flanked by two separate Pulman sink and closet areas. Ideal for entertaining, the exterior offers a patio with fire pit overlooking the pool, a tennis court and lovely mature plantings. Located close to Lake Street shopping, freeways, Polytechnic School, and Caltech, 1340 is wonderful!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Cheney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01173415 Listed on: 02/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

JOYCE Chen

RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY License #01958877

RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Security Fence
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,880 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Tax Tract Number 4641
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5328022065

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,905

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Security System
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5328022065
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4880.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Tile Counters, Balcony, Wet Bar, High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Separated, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Library
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1219.26
  • Room Type: Entry, Primary Suite, Main Floor Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Library, Great Room
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Tennis Court Private
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Security
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 32863.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7544

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 32863.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract: 28779
  • Tax Tract Number: 4641

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Chiu Family 1998 Trust and Chiu Shu Chen
Bought by
Shosho Investment Llc
Seller's Agent
Catherine Cheney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
JOYCE Chen
RE/MAX MASTERS REALTY
List Price
$5,988,000
Sold Price
$5,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-0.63%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2019
Sold by
Chiu Shu Chen and Chiu Family 1998 Trust
Bought by
Chiu Shu Chen and Chiu Family 1998 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Chiu Chu Tsen and Chiu Shu Chen
Bought by
Chiu Chu Tsen and Chiu Shu Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2000
Sold by
Chiu Thomas C and Chiu Shu C
Bought by
Chiu Chu Tsen and Chiu Shu Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Chiu Chu Tsen and Chiu Shu Chen
Bought by
Chiu Thomas C T and Chiu Shu Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$970,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1998
Sold by
Chiu Thomas C T and Chiu Shu Chen
Bought by
Chiu Chu Tsen and Chiu Shu Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1995
Sold by
Matthews Phillip D and Matthews Lois S
Bought by
Chiu Thomas C T and Chiu Shu Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1994
Sold by
Matthews Phillip D and Matthews Lois S
Bought by
Matthews Phillip D and Matthews Lois S
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 $5,950,000 Western Resources Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- Guardian Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $630,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $970,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Rent $18,000 0.0% --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $5,950,000 -0.6% $1,219 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $5,988,000 -- $1,227 / 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 $35,905 $3,074,985 $1,477,879 $1,597,106
2023 $35,166 $3,014,692 $1,448,901 $1,565,791
2022 $34,073 $2,955,582 $1,420,492 $1,535,090
2021 $33,478 $2,897,631 $1,392,640 $1,504,991
2019 $32,437 $2,811,688 $1,351,335 $1,460,353
2018 $32,798 $2,756,558 $1,324,839 $1,431,719
2016 $31,525 $2,649,520 $1,273,395 $1,376,125
2015 $31,034 $2,609,723 $1,254,268 $1,355,455
2014 $30,615 $2,558,603 $1,229,699 $1,328,904
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-20900

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5328-022-065