NOT LISTED FOR SALE

244 E Terrace Ave Fresno, CA 93704

Maroa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $573,514 - $694,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,730 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 11, 2025

Last sale price $590,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,617 / mo

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of September 2025

1954 Taylor-Wheeler Colonial with a publicity connection to Old Hollywoods Mr. Blanding Builds his Dream Home, starring Cary Grant & Myrna Loy is on the market for the first time in 30 years. Grand formal living room with hardwood floors, fireplace and French doors open to the entertainers delight backyard. Formal dining room with privacy double doors and 2 built in corner cabinets. Composition roof installed in 2023. Main level hardwood floors refinished in 2019. Charming Kitchen remodeled in 2018 with quartz counters/backsplashes, GE stainless gas cooktop and electric double oven, custom cabinets. Breakfast nook with backyard views is adjacent to the separate family room with fireplace. Office and 1/2 bathroom downstairs, unfinished utility basement door is across from the main floor office. Upstairs, primary bedroom with double closets, vanity nook and hardwood floors, bathroom with original pink and black tiles. 2 additional bedrooms upstairs have hardwood floors plus a full bathroom with original green tile. Lovely backyard has hosted numerous entertaining events has brick paved patio and walkways that are reminiscent of the Father of the Bride movie. Two car attached garage with storage cabinets and additional storage above.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy Rockwell-Oliver

Hyatt Real Estate License #01281347 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Vasilios Sotiropulos

Hyatt Real Estate License #02028589

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 11,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x140
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned RS5

Parking

  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,730 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Price Per Square Foot: 216.12
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Number Of Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Type: Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Hardwood, Other
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower, Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal
  • Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven, Gas Appliances, Electric Appliances, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Eating Area
  • Laundry: Inside, Utility Room, On Lower Level, Electric Hook Up
  • Extra Rooms: Office, Family Room
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Square Footage: 2730.00

Exterior Features

  • Yard: Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Auto, Fenced, Mature Landscape, Fruit/Nut Trees
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Exterior: Other
  • Foundation: Wood Subfloor
  • Patio: Covered, Brick
  • Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Auto Opener

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central Heat & Cool
  • Gas And Electric: Public Utilities
  • Sewer/Water: Public Water, Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Fresno MLS

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Corner

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2732
  • Lot Dimensions: 85X140
  • Lot Measurement: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11900.00
  • Price Per Acre: 2159590.04

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1954

MLS Schools

  • School District 2: Fresno Unified
  • School Type: High School
  • School Name: Fresno
  • School Type: Junior High School
  • School Name: Hamilton
  • School Type: Grade School
  • School Name: Hamilton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Lujano Family Trust and Lujano Edward H
Bought by
Messier Jonathan and Tripp Amanda Nicole
Seller's Agent
Betsy Rockwell-Oliver
Hyatt Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vasilios Sotiropulos
Hyatt Real Estate
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-15.11%
Views
140
Current Estimated Value
$614,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Outstanding Balance
$530,540
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2004
Sold by
Lujano Edward H and Lujano Margarita
Bought by
Lujano Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1994
Sold by
Bennett William E and Bennett Michelle M
Bought by
Lujano Edward H and Lujano Margarita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
8.78%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Messier Jonathan $590,000 Chicago Title
Lujano Family Trust -- --
Lujano Edward H $165,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messier Jonathan $531,000
Previous Owner Lujano Edward H $156,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Sold $590,000 -0.8% $216 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $595,000 -11.9% $218 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $675,000 -2.9% $247 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $695,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Fresno MLS

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 $3,479 $273,760 $63,812 $209,948
2023 $3,345 $263,132 $61,335 $201,797
2022 $3,233 $257,974 $60,133 $197,841
2021 $3,143 $252,916 $58,954 $193,962
2020 $3,128 $250,324 $58,350 $191,974
2019 $3,007 $245,416 $57,206 $188,210
2018 $2,940 $240,605 $56,085 $184,520
2017 $2,888 $235,888 $54,986 $180,902
2016 $2,791 $231,263 $53,908 $177,355
2015 $2,747 $227,790 $53,099 $174,691
2014 $2,692 $223,329 $52,059 $171,270
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betsy Rockwell-Oliver

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Betsy Rockwell-Oliver

    Hyatt Real Estate

    (559) 999-9426

    2 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Betsy Rockwell-Oliver
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  • Vasilios Sotiropulos

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Vasilios Sotiropulos

    Hyatt Real Estate

    (559) 229-9961

    8 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Vasilios Sotiropulos
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Map

Source: Fresno MLS

MLS Number: 629753

Fresno MLS

APN: 443-305-21

California Fresno County Fresno 93704 Maroa

244 E Terrace Ave, Fresno, CA

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