$419,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

304 E Simpson Ave Fresno, CA 93704

Maroa Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,418 Sq Ft
6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$295 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of June 2025

Storybook Tudor Cottage. This historic home was built in 1936 by a skilled mason of brick with hand split River Rock trim and detail of the finest craftsman from a bygone era. Amazing design and architectural details throughout. Original brick wall with rock pillars are complemented by Custom Iron gates, fence and arches. Take a stroll though The professionally designed Cottage Garden with whimsical brick and rock walkways and patios to match the exterior. Filled with beautiful rose covered arches and flowers, it was featured on the cover of Cottages and Bungalows Magazine. There is a Garden Room attached to the spacious garage that includes the laundry facilities. The interior has been lovingly restored retaining many original details. 2 bedrooms 1 bath with large attic and basement. The arched front door entry leads to the living room with picture window, original arched French doors, Fossil Limestone flooring and an original quartz rock fireplace. Dining room with white oak floor and original Chrystal chandelier. The kitchen and bath were restored with tile that was historically correct for the period. Kitchen cabinets were replicated exactly like the original with original Bakelite and chrome hardware. A darling turret Breakfast Nook with vintage milk door. All original interior glass doorknobs remain. Too many vintage details to list, this Charming Cottage won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jo-Linda Garud

VHP Brokers License #02002053 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Ramirez

Vylla Home, Inc. License #01727834

Vylla Home, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,742

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x125
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned RS5

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,418 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Disposal
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,742

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Tudor, Cottage
  • Price Per Square Foot: 295.49
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Number Of Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Type: Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal
  • Kitchen: Disposal
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Extra Rooms: Great Room
  • Basement: Partial, Finished
  • Square Footage: 1418.00

Exterior Features

  • Yard: Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Back, Other
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Wood Subfloor
  • Pool: No

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: 0.1492
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X125
  • Lot Measurement: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500.00
  • Price Per Acre: 2808310.99

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1936

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Brown Family Revocable Trust and Brown George C
Bought by
Vansickle Hailey Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jo-Linda Garud
VHP Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Ramirez
Vylla Home, Inc.
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$419,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,000
-7.91%
Views
270
Current Estimated Value
$428,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Outstanding Balance
$368,053
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,417

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2023
Sold by
Brown Cynthia L
Bought by
Brown Family Revocable Trust and Brown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2023
Sold by
Brown Cynthia L
Bought by
Brown Family Revocable Trust and Brown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Brown Cindy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,700
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1999
Sold by
Sturm Heidi A
Bought by
Fannie Mae
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $419,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $90,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $90,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $369,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $66,700 Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $419,000 -3.7% $295 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $435,000 -4.4% $307 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $455,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Fresno MLS

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 $1,742 $138,146 $33,798 $104,348
2023 $1,742 $132,784 $32,487 $100,297
2022 $1,686 $130,181 $31,850 $98,331
2021 $1,640 $127,629 $31,226 $96,403
2020 $1,633 $126,321 $30,906 $95,415
2019 $1,570 $123,845 $30,300 $93,545
2018 $1,536 $121,417 $29,706 $91,711
2017 $1,510 $119,037 $29,124 $89,913
2016 $1,461 $116,703 $28,553 $88,150
2015 $1,439 $114,951 $28,125 $86,826
2014 $1,410 $112,701 $27,575 $85,126
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Fresno MLS

MLS Number: 628738

Fresno MLS

APN: 443-063-01