$1,776,500
SOLD JUL 23, 2024
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,048 Sq Ft
0.77 Acres

Recently Sold

$439 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of July 2024

This is it! Hidden from view behind massive, lush green hedges... the ultimate, private Original Friendly Hills estate home that is perfect for multigenerations to share offering 2 separate wings of bedrooms and comfortable living areas all under one roof. The East Wing enjoys a ground level primary bedroom suite, an additional spacious bedroom with 3/4 bath and a Library/Office (could be 6th bedroom) along with a gorgeous formal living room with gleaming hardwood flooring and a romantic fireplace. The sprawling West Wing has a large family room with a room-width window seat and lots of built-in storage and the Upper West Wing includes a secondary primary suite, 2 additional large bedrooms with an ancillary bathroom. Entertaining friends and family is effortless either in the intimate kitchen or in the formal dining room and an expanding crowd can gather in the sunroom through several French doors and into the garden beyond. The backyard features a massive lawn, a beautiful entertainment deck, an above-ground swimming pool, many boxed trees and mature English country style landscape. The estate offers a large workshop, numerous outbuildings and storage units, a large laundry and craft room, a circular concrete driveway complete with striped/allocated parking places, and possible RV and wheel toy parking. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carla Lowringer

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants License #00967595 Listed on: 05/10/2024

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Last Buyer's Agent

Lou Wu

LOU EDWARDS FINANCIAL INC. License #02154371

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 348x259
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned WHRE20000*

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Driveway Level
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • English Architecture
  • French Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Combination Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,048 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Mullion Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Art Studio
  • Dance Studio
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Home Gym
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Oceanview Elementary School
  • East Whittier Middle School
  • La Serna High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Tax Tract Number 12931
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8149011006
  • $1,180 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Friendly Hills Property Owners Assn. Association
  • Custom Built
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,358

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

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: WHRE20000*
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Custom Built, English, French
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8149011006
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4048.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Chair Railings, In-Law Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Patio
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 438.86
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Dance Studio, Den, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Sun, Two Primaries, Workshop
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, French/Mullioned
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Upgraded, Vanity Area

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation: Combination, Raised, Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Slab, Stone, Terrace
  • Pool Features: Private, Above Ground, Vinyl
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Oversized, RV Potential, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: 50.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Friendly Hills Property Owners Assn.
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High
  • Elementary School: Oceanview
  • Middle School: East Whittier
  • High School: La Serna
  • Elementary School: Oceanview
  • High School: La Serna
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Whittier
  • Elementary School #2: OCEANV
  • High School2: LASER

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Level, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size: 348x259
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33690.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7734
  • Latitude Manual: 33.95472500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 33690.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5002.02
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract Number: 12931
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1180.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Smith Carole Lee and Smith Christopher
Bought by
Cho John K and Jun Jamie J
Seller's Agent
Carla Lowringer
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Lou Wu
LOU EDWARDS FINANCIAL INC.
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,776,500
Premium/Discount to List
$76,500
4.5%
Total Days on Market
14
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$1,838,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,545
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,065,900
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2013
Sold by
Smith Carol Lee and Helen Emma Krug Qualified Pers
Bought by
Smith Carole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2010
Sold by
Smith Carol Lee and King Dennis Arnold
Bought by
Smith Carol Lee and King Dennis Arnold

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Krug Helen Emma
Bought by
Krug Helen Emma and Helen Emma Krug Qualified Pers

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2001
Sold by
Carroll Patrick J and Carroll Janet M
Bought by
Krug Helen E and Smith Carole L
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 $1,776,500 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $605,000 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,065,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,065,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Sold $1,776,500 +4.5% $439 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2024 05/24/24 For Sale $1,700,000 -4.3% $420 / Sq Ft
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Off Market $1,776,500 -- --
05/10/2024 05/10/24 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $420 / 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
2024 $12,358 $1,014,578 $543,248 $471,330
2023 $12,150 $994,686 $532,597 $462,089
2022 $11,877 $975,183 $522,154 $453,029
2021 $11,630 $956,063 $511,916 $444,147
2019 $11,374 $927,707 $496,733 $430,974
2018 $10,946 $909,518 $486,994 $422,524
2016 $10,369 $874,203 $468,085 $406,118
2015 $10,290 $861,072 $461,054 $400,018
2014 $10,133 $844,206 $452,023 $392,183
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24095163

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8149-011-006