$2,090,000
$100K PRICE DROP

260 W Carter Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated payment $13,214/month

Total Views 21,497
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,228 Sq Ft
$647 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • City Lights View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park

About This Home

Distinguished and custom-built, this Cape Cod Traditional is located on one of Sierra Madre's most desirable streets offering a sought-after, classic floor plan and handsome architectural details throughout the 3,228 square foot home (measured). Upon entry, the residence reveals a welcoming entryway showcasing beautiful hardwood flooring, wainscoting and crown molding. To the right find an inviting formal living room with marble fireplace and step down to a traditional dining room with convenient connection to the kitchen. Buyers will appreciate the expansive, light-filled kitchen featuring a butcher block island with cooktop, pantry, plenty of cabinets and counter space, room for in-kitchen dining or opt to step out onto the deck to enjoy meals with lovely verdant views. Adjacent to the kitchen you will find a spacious family room with brick fireplace ideal for social gatherings with effortless flow through the French doors to the large deck for added entertainment options. Ascend the central staircase to discover a generously sized primary suite with tree-top views, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and a four-piece ensuite bath. Don't forget to take-in morning sunrises and green foliage from the primary suite balcony. There are three additional, well-sized, bedrooms upstairs for families and guests alike. In addition, you will find two full-sized bathrooms and a laundry room located upstairs. The lovely 8,831 square foot lot reveals a manicured and mature landscape with privacy buyers appreciate. An attached over-sized, double-door garage offers an electric car charger, built-in cabinets and is large enough for exercise or hobbies. Sierra Madre is a treasured community where residents enjoy a small-town feel, popular boutiques, restaurants, hiking, award-winning elementary and middle school, plus a wide variety of year-round community events. Don't miss your opportunity to own this truly distinctive home in an idyllic community.

Listing Agent

Diane Scalzo

COMPASS License #02036286 Listed on: 05/09/2025

COMPASS

Co-Listing Agent

Jules Ibrao

COMPASS License #01477666

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 8,831 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,228 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sierra Madre Elementary And Middle School
  • Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5762025005

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Memorial; Bailey Canyon; Sierra Vista
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,173

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: All appliances including washer and dryer; Tessla car charger.
  • Park Name: Memorial; Bailey Canyon; Sierra Vista
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5762025005
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3228.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Copper Plumbing Partial, Ceiling Fan(s), Balcony, Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Entry Location: first floor
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 647.46
  • Room Type: Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Separate Tub And Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Gas Oven
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Street Lights, Park, Hiking

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sierra Madre
  • Middle School: Sierra Madre
  • High School: Pasadena
  • Elementary School: Sierra Madre
  • High School: Pasadena
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sierra Madre
  • Elementary School #2: SIEMAD
  • High School2: PASADE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8831.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2027

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8831.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 21

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $22,173 $1,981,534 $1,366,579 $614,955
2024 $22,173 $1,942,682 $1,339,784 $602,898
2023 $22,048 $1,904,591 $1,313,514 $591,077
2022 $20,251 $1,775,000 $1,223,700 $551,300
2021 $17,522 $1,566,000 $1,079,600 $486,400
2019 $18,669 $1,687,000 $1,163,000 $524,000
2018 $19,414 $1,687,000 $1,163,000 $524,000
2016 $14,694 $1,268,000 $874,000 $394,000
2015 $13,810 $1,191,000 $821,000 $370,000
2014 $12,738 $1,100,000 $758,000 $342,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $2,090,000 -4.6% $647 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $2,190,000 -- $678 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,450,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $550,000 United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $960,000 New Conventional
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $885,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $650,000 New Conventional
Closed $729,750 New Conventional
Closed $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $850,000 Unknown
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $1,000,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $228,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $181,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $178,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $178,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-22150

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5762-025-005