NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1555 Wilson Ave San Marino, CA 91108

Estimated Value: $4,621,000 - $5,886,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,607 Sq Ft
$1,113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2021

Last sale price $4,200,000 $912 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,223/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Valentine Elementary Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2021

First time on the market in 36 years! This hidden gem north of Huntington, has unmatched privacy, with over an 3/4+acre flat lot. It offers idyllic serenity with enchanting park-like gardens. The home was designed in 1921 by noted architect, Frank D. Hudson. He is renoun for California garden city home designs and also worked on San Marino City Hall and other historical homes in the city. The grounds are studded with mature trees, magical garden patios, lavish landscaping, meandering paths, and an expansive lawn leads you to the inviting front porch and entrance. The main home features a large living room, sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen with custom island, soapstone counters, farm sink and butler's pantry with a second dishwasher and sink. The kitchen is open to bright family room with breakfast area and a bedroom en-suite (currently used as an office). A powder room completes the first level. On the second level, the home boasts 4 bedrooms with ample closets, 3 updated and stylish bathrooms, a laundry area and a skylight to reflect natural lighting.The current owners have completed three permitted additions, and remodeled this home numerous times over the past 36 years displaying exquisite details, craftsmanship, and timeless style. The detached guest house consists of 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, complete kitchen, living area and, laundry space. A wall of bi-fold sliding doors to pool area creates an indoor/outdoor experience. Custom concrete floors with hardwood inlays, murphy bed, and built-in speakers make this flex-space ideal for guest quarters, separate home office, or in-laws' quarters. The backyard is truly an entertainer's paradise with outdoor kitchen featuring a built-in BBQ and burners, kitchen island, seated bar area, huge covered patio with ceiling fans, sparkling pool and spa, outdoor fireplace, outdoor shower, 3 car garage with adjacent garden/workshop, and a half basketball/sport court, all fully gated for privacy and security.This elegant estate offers a quintessential setting to enjoy California living at its BEST!A truly exceptional opportunity to own a unique estate in San Marino with top San Marino schools!Permitted Guest House included in overall sq ft of 4,607

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nina Kirkendall

Keller Williams Realty License #01245547 Listed on: 05/03/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nina Kirkendall

Keller Williams Realty License #01245547 Listed on: 05/03/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,874

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 4,607 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Utility Sink

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Home Security

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

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Permits For Spa
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Sport Court
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Huntington Middle School
  • San Marino High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Tax Tract Number 4641
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5323010051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,874

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5323010051
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4607.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: first
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 911.66
  • Room Type: Basement, Converted Bedroom, Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Recreation, Separate Family Room, Workshop
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Permits
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Shower, Upgraded, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters, Utility Sink
  • Basement: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Sport Court Private, Workshop
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition, Privacy, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Permits, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Plaster

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Guest, On Site, Parking Space, Paved, Private, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • Middle School: Huntington
  • High School: San Marino
  • High School: San Marino
  • Middle Or Junior School: Huntington
  • High School2: SANMAR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34429.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 34429.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Tract Number: 4641

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2021
Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Thoke David A and Thoke Claire B
Bought by
Wong John W and Wong Adriana Tai
Seller's Agent
Nina Kirkendall
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nina Kirkendall
Keller Williams Realty
Sold Price
$4,200,000
Current Estimated Value
$5,125,461

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$925,461
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$2,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,310,504
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,795,125

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2004
Sold by
Thoke David A and Thoke Claire B
Bought by
Thoke David A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wong John W $4,200,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Orange Cnt
Thoke David A -- --
Thoke David A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong John W $2,520,000
Previous Owner Thoke David A $500,000
Previous Owner Thoke David A $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $4,200,000 -- $912 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
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
2025 $49,874 $4,546,213 $3,636,971 $909,242
2024 $49,874 $4,457,072 $3,565,658 $891,414
2023 $48,803 $4,369,680 $3,495,744 $873,936
2022 $47,266 $4,284,000 $3,427,200 $856,800
2021 $16,596 $1,440,951 $829,710 $611,241
2020 $16,351 $1,426,177 $821,203 $604,974
2019 $16,075 $1,398,213 $805,101 $593,112
2018 $14,947 $1,304,898 $789,315 $515,583
2016 $13,290 $1,155,441 $758,666 $396,775
2015 $13,085 $1,138,087 $747,271 $390,816
2014 $12,919 $1,115,794 $732,633 $383,161
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-4554

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5323-010-051