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Seller's Agent in 2019
Wendy Gruber
Seven Gables Real Estate
(626) 221-1600
2 in this area
11 Total Sales
217 E Greystone Ave Monrovia, CA 91016
Estimated Value: $1,480,000 - $2,550,000
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,141
Sq Ft
$459/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Craftsman Architecture
- Mayflower Elementary School Rated A
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Maid or Guest Quarters
About This Home
As of February 2019Built in 1911, this grand Monrovian Craftsman was originally known as The C.H. Reed home. Today, this property is known as 217 E. Greystone Avenue located in the heart of the city, north of Foothill. Just a short walk from Monrovia’s historic downtown district, this expansive home offers vintage charm with modern amenities. The charm begins at the inviting porch area that greets guests and beckons them to sit back and enjoy the lovely and lush surroundings. Upon entering the home, opportunities abound in it’s layout with six bedrooms and five bathrooms, of which two bedrooms and two baths are located on the main floor. An impressive stone fireplace can be found in the living room as well as in a cozy room that can be used as a home office or library. The flow between the living room, kitchen, and dining room offers inviting spaces perfect for entertaining. A more casual environment can be enjoyed in the spacious family room with French doors that lead out to the resort-like backyard. Step outside to enjoy the outdoor spaces where you will find an expansive patio cover situated next to the pool and spa making this an ideal spot to enjoy hot summer days or dining under the stars. Just beyond the pool area is an additional space that can be used as a guest or pool house complete with a full bath and air conditioning. Truly this home must be visited in order to fully appreciate its special charm and all that it has to offer. MILLS ACT HOME WITH REDUCED PROPERTY TAXES.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Seven Gables Real Estate License #01798822 Listed on: 08/28/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1911
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Property is zoned MORL*
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Rear-Facing Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Turnkey
Interior Spaces
- 4,141 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Neighborhood Views
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Laundry Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Multi-Level Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Saltwater Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Foothills
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 74
- Assessor Parcel Number 8519003018
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2018
Closed on
Jan 3, 2019
Sold by
Liu Yongcheng
Bought by
Wang Shiqian
Seller's Agent
Wendy Gruber
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anita Lee
Wetrust Realty
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$138,000
-6.94%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,940
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,202,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2018
Closed on
Dec 11, 2018
Sold by
Sarsam Tony B and Sarsam Judith
Bought by
Wang Shiqian
Seller's Agent
Wendy Gruber
Seven Gables Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anita Lee
Wetrust Realty
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$138,000
-6.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,202,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 23, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Thomas Christopher
Bought by
Tony & Judith Sarsam Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Michael Thomas
Distinctive Properties
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Gruber
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-9.72%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2009
Sold by
Thomas Christopher
Bought by
Thomas Christoper
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 2009
Sold by
Thomas Kim
Bought by
Thomas Christopher
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 2009
Sold by
Fried Jonathan Klein
Bought by
Thomas Christopher
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Akselrod Ed
Bought by
Fried Jonathan Klein
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
K Financial Corporation
Bought by
Akselrod Ed
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2008
Sold by
Purves Steve
Bought by
K Financial Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2008
Sold by
Purves Steve
Bought by
K Financial Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 2007
Sold by
Purves Steven R and The Family Trust Of Steven R P
Bought by
Purves Steve
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2007
Sold by
Purves Steve
Bought by
Purves Steven R and Family Trust Of Steven R Purves
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 2007
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Purves Steve
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 2007
Sold by
Jacobson Jane E
Bought by
Purves Steve
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Shiqian | -- | North American Title | |
| Wang Shiqian | $1,850,000 | North American Title | |
| Tony & Judith Sarsam Revocable Trust | $1,625,000 | North American Title | |
| Thomas Christoper | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Thomas Christopher | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Thomas Christopher | $1,375,000 | Ticor Title | |
| Fried Jonathan Klein | -- | None Available | |
| Akselrod Ed | $729,000 | Pacific Coast Title | |
| K Financial Corp | $446,673 | United Title Company | |
| K Financial Corp | $446,673 | None Available | |
| K Financial Corp | -- | None Available | |
| Purves Steve | -- | Investors Title Company | |
| Purves Steve | -- | Investors Title Company Gln | |
| Purves Steven R | -- | None Available | |
| Purves Steve | $1,200,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Purves Steve | -- | Fidelity Van Nuys |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Wang Shiqian | $1,202,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Thomas Christopher | $1,100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Akselrod Ed | $725,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Purves Steve | $385,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Purves Steve | $960,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Purves Steve | $240,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2019 02/06/19 | Sold | $1,850,000 | -6.9% | $447 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/09/2018 12/09/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/28/2018 08/28/18 | For Sale | $1,988,000 | +22.3% | $480 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/17/2014 07/17/14 | Sold | $1,625,000 | -3.8% | $392 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/27/2014 06/27/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/05/2014 06/05/14 | Price Changed | $1,690,000 | -1.7% | $408 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/28/2014 05/28/14 | Price Changed | $1,720,000 | -3.4% | $415 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/02/2014 05/02/14 | Price Changed | $1,780,000 | -1.1% | $430 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/23/2014 04/23/14 | Price Changed | $1,800,000 | 0.0% | $435 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/23/2014 04/23/14 | For Sale | $1,800,000 | +10.8% | $435 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/19/2014 04/19/14 | Off Market | $1,625,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/28/2014 02/28/14 | For Sale | $1,899,999 | -- | $459 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,327 | $806,216 | $456,300 | $349,916 |
| 2024 | $11,327 | $806,216 | $456,300 | $349,916 |
| 2023 | $8,528 | $591,000 | $399,000 | $192,000 |
| 2022 | $8,600 | $604,000 | $408,000 | $196,000 |
| 2021 | $8,252 | $579,000 | $391,200 | $187,800 |
| 2019 | $7,703 | $555,000 | $341,500 | $213,500 |
| 2018 | $7,500 | $555,000 | $341,500 | $213,500 |
| 2016 | $6,821 | $504,900 | $310,710 | $194,190 |
| 2015 | $6,222 | $460,700 | $283,510 | $177,190 |
| 2014 | $6,065 | $443,600 | $278,900 | $164,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Wendy Gruber
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Anita Lee
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Anita Lee
Wetrust Realty
(626) 235-2695
127 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2014
Michael Thomas
Distinctive Properties
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Catherine Teegarden
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Catherine Teegarden
Distinctive Properties
(626) 808-8987
2 in this area
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR18206158
APN: 8519-003-018
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