$3,155,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

170 W Carter Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,407 Sq Ft
0.91 Acres

Recently Sold

$716 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

159 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Filtered Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 0.91 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Step into a timeless masterpiece of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Casa El Encanto, a landmark property steeped in history and charm. Built in 1932 during the golden era of design, this extraordinary residence showcases exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful details that transport you to a bygone era of elegance. Casa El Encanto exudes character and authenticity. The house has been carefully maintained and improved over the decades while retaining its historical integrity.This hacienda style home boasts over 4,400 square feet of meticulously designed living space, including five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and an array of stunning features. Exquisite padre tile floors create a warm and inviting ambiance. Open-beamed ceilings, tiled bathrooms, and period-specific lighting blend seamlessly with modern comforts.A 9-by-52-foot flagstone front porch, grand covered central patio with sweeping views of the valley below and a rear stone terrace with a built-in barbecue set the stage for gracious entertaining. The extensive gardens include meandering paths, citrus and fruit trees, sports court and a sparkling swimming pool and spa. The property also includes a recently updated HVAC system and seismic reinforcements. Nestled in the serene Sierra Madre community, Casa El Encanto offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. With its unique history, stunning craftsmanship, and timeless beauty, this home is truly one-of-a-kind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DARRELL DONE

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01233781 Listed on: 11/15/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Smith

Craig Smith Realty License #00880826

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,260

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Seismic Tie Down

Interior Spaces

  • 4,407 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dressing Area
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 4305
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5762021032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,260

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Garden fountains, pots and statuary
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5762021032
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4407.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Library, Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 715.91
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Primary Suite, Foyer, Workshop, Library, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Dressing Area, Basement
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Basement: Finished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Seismic Tie Down
  • View: City Lights, Valley, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Filtered, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Water Heater, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Mountainous, Rural

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39784.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9133

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 39784.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 4305

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Sandoval Family Trust and Sandoval Linda Marie
Bought by
Edelson Mitchell Zachary and Edelson Lauren Marie
Seller's Agent
DARRELL DONE
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Craig Smith
Craig Smith Realty
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$740,000
-19%
Views
112
Current Estimated Value
$3,148,414

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,999,999
Outstanding Balance
$1,992,349
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,156,065
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,155,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,999,999 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $3,155,000 -12.2% $716 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $3,595,000 -7.7% $816 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $884 / 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
2025 $4,260 $333,329 $290,049 $43,280
2024 $4,260 $326,794 $284,362 $42,432
2023 $4,232 $320,387 $278,787 $41,600
2022 $4,095 $314,106 $273,321 $40,785
2021 $3,924 $307,948 $267,962 $39,986
2019 $3,788 $298,815 $260,015 $38,800
2018 $3,692 $292,957 $254,917 $38,040
2016 $3,521 $281,583 $245,019 $36,564
2015 $3,467 $277,354 $241,339 $36,015
2014 $3,419 $271,922 $236,612 $35,310
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • DARRELL DONE

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    DARRELL DONE

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (626) 354-3551

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    DARRELL DONE
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Craig Smith

    Craig Smith Realty

    (818) 201-5661

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Craig Smith
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-19969

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5762-021-032

California Los Angeles County Sierra Madre 91024

170 W Carter Ave, Sierra Madre, CA

This home is located at 170 W Carter Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 and is currently priced at $3,155,000, approximately $715 per square foot. This property was built in 1932. 170 W Carter Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Sierra Madre Elementary School, Pasadena High School, and Bethany Christian School.

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