NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 W Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated Value: $1,160,000 - $1,474,009

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,209 Sq Ft
$592/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2015

Last sale price $735,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,965/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of August 2015

PRICE REDUCED! TWO CHARMING VINTAGE HOMES ON ONE LOT! Currently being leased as 3 units! Great investment property OR live in 1 house & rent out the other! Both homes w/brand new exterior paint*Recently upgraded w/new: carpet & vinyl flooring, fresh interior paint, some new lighting fixtures, mini blinds & almost all new appliances*FRONT HOUSE retains it's original vintage charm w/inviting front & back covered porches, coved ceiling & river rock fireplace in LVRM, freshly stained & varnished kitchen cabinets, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors (currently under carpet) & more*Electrical has been upgraded*Potential for adding 1 BA adjacent to laundry rm*2 BR/1 BA downstairs & 1 BR/Loft upstairs w/wardrobe*112 SF finished basement (not inc in hm's 1293 SF)*Versatile 916 SF BACK COTTAGE w/2 separate entrances & 2 MSTR BRs, ea w/own BA, 1 BR/BA at the front of the house and 1 BR/BA at the back*This unique design allows for the option of having 2 separate tenants, ea w/their own BR/BA w/them sharing the kitchen & laundry room*Front occupant gets to enjoy the Lg LVRM/dining area* Each house has plenty of parking & their own yard area*Close to dwntwn SM, schools, parks, & public transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CHERYL MORTENSON

RE/MAX INNOVATIONS License #01439589 Listed on: 05/09/2015

RE/MAX INNOVATIONS

Last Buyer's Agent

JULIO ARTIGA

BIENVENIDO REALTY License #00894306

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,506 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,209 Sq Ft Home
  • Dual Staircase
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Homes

  • Two Homes on a Lot

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5768008001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,061

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerators, Washers & Dryers, and Range are negotiable - write in the offer.
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5768008001
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2209.00
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Storage
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 112.00
  • Door Features: Panel Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 332.73
  • Room Type: Basement, Living Room, Two Masters, Workshop
  • Window Features: Blinds, Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Two On A Lot
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7506.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 97.92
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1720

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7506.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Jehovah El Jireh Llc
Bought by
Foster Kevin and Foster Lanya
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
$1,308,002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Foster Kevin L and Foster Lanya J
Bought by
Jehovah El Jireh Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Prokop Leanna K and Prokop Jeffrey
Bought by
Foster Kevin and Foster Lanya
Seller's Agent
CHERYL MORTENSON
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
Buyer's Agent
JULIO ARTIGA
BIENVENIDO REALTY
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$144,000
-16.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$514,500
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2014
Sold by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T
Bought by
Prokop Leanna K and Prokop Jeffrey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Prokop Leanna K and Prokop Jeffrey
Bought by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Prokop Leanna K and Prokop Jeffrey L
Bought by
Prokop Leanna K and Prokop Jeffrey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1993
Sold by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T
Bought by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Sold by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T
Bought by
Guthrie Leland A and Guthrie Ruth T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Foster Kevin -- Accommodation
Jehovah El Jireh Llc -- None Available
Foster Kevin $735,000 First American Title Company
Prokop Leanna K -- None Available
Prokop Leanna K -- None Available
Guthrie Leland A -- First American Title Company
Prokop Leanna K -- None Available
Guthrie Leland A -- --
Guthrie Leland A -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Foster Kevin $479,500
Previous Owner Foster Kevin $514,500
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $396,000
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $469,342
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $65,000
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $20,000
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $10,000
Previous Owner Guthrie Leland A $52,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $735,000 -8.1% $333 / Sq Ft
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Price Changed $799,900 -5.8% $362 / Sq Ft
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Price Changed $849,000 -3.4% $384 / Sq Ft
05/09/2015 05/09/15 For Sale $879,000 -- $398 / Sq Ft
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 $10,061 $870,085 $609,652 $260,433
2024 $10,061 $853,026 $597,699 $255,327
2023 $10,002 $836,301 $585,980 $250,321
2022 $9,660 $1,326,000 $928,200 $397,800
2021 $9,271 $803,828 $563,227 $240,601
2020 $8,908 $795,586 $557,452 $238,134
2019 $8,927 $779,987 $546,522 $233,465
2018 $9,005 $764,694 $535,806 $228,888
2016 $8,679 $735,000 $515,000 $220,000
2015 $826 $45,847 $21,595 $24,252
2014 $826 $44,949 $21,172 $23,777
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • CHERYL MORTENSON

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    CHERYL MORTENSON

    RE/MAX

    (909) 938-3602

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    JULIO ARTIGA

    BIENVENIDO REALTY

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV15099466

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5768-008-001

California Los Angeles County Sierra Madre 91024

255 W Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, CA

This home is located at 255 W Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 since 09 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,308,002, approximately $592 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 255 W Highland 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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