$925,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

196 E Montecito Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,245 Sq Ft
1,940 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$743 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming two-story home, built in 2008, offers the coveted Sierra Madre lifestyle, blending classic charm with modern amenities. The main level features a dining area that seamlessly flows into the kitchen, complete with built-in stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and generous counter space for meal preparation. A main floor bedroom and bathroom provide convenient guest accommodations. Upstairs, a spacious living room awaits, highlighted by double doors that open to a balcony showcasing breathtaking mountain views. The primary bedroom and bathroom are also located on this level, along with a laundry area equipped with stackable washer/dryer hook-ups. Additional features include central air and heat, dual pane windows, a water filtration system, and owned solar panels! Enjoy the prime location, just a few blocks from the shops and restaurants of downtown Sierra Madre.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Espi Bagwell

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-824-2267 License #01168881 Listed on: 02/21/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Amanda Arroyo

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-824-2267 License #01890828

Last Buyer's Agent

Shant Dimijian

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties License #01988179

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,192

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 1,940 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SRR3CC*

Interior Spaces

  • 1,245 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5767015002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,192

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SRR3CC*
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5767015002
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1245.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 742.97
  • Room Type: Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1940.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0445

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1940.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4305.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2024
Sold by
Vazquez Gabriela
Bought by
Gabriela Vazquez Family Trust and Vazquez
Current Estimated Value
$950,565

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2017
Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Desoto John De and Desoto Juliette De
Bought by
Vazquez Gabriela
Seller's Agent
Teri Lazarowitz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Rosenfeld
Advantage Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$638,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2013
Closed on
May 20, 2013
Sold by
Hino Stanley T and The Kimoko Hino Revocable Trus
Bought by
Desoto John and Desoto Juliette
Seller's Agent
Ken Balder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Teri Lazarowitz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$464,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $638,000 Fidelity Sherman Oaks
Grant Deed $464,000 Orange Coast Title Company O
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $454,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $925,000 +2.8% $743 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Price Changed $899,950 0.0% $723 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $899,950 -2.7% $723 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Off Market $925,000 -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $979,950 +53.6% $787 / Sq Ft
12/28/2017 12/28/17 Sold $638,000 -1.7% $512 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2017 11/13/17 For Sale $649,000 +39.9% $521 / Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Sold $464,000 -- $373 / Sq Ft
06/11/2013 06/11/13 Pending -- -- --
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 $8,192 $725,930 $580,746 $145,184
2024 $8,192 $711,697 $569,359 $142,338
2023 $8,140 $697,744 $558,196 $139,548
2022 $7,856 $684,063 $547,251 $136,812
2021 $7,536 $670,651 $536,521 $134,130
2019 $7,249 $650,760 $520,608 $130,152
2018 $7,401 $638,000 $510,400 $127,600
2016 $5,646 $482,668 $386,135 $96,533
2015 $5,557 $475,418 $380,335 $95,083
2014 $5,437 $466,106 $372,885 $93,221
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25038836

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5767-015-002