NOT LISTED FOR SALE

331 E Alegria Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated Value: $2,869,530 - $3,955,000

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
9,150 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2018

Last sale price $2,400,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,755/month

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Custom Home
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Mount Wilson Trail Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

One of only 51 designated historic properties in Sierra Madre, the J. Gamble Carson House is an expansive, gated Craftsman estate featuring 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths in 9,150 sqft with an elevator, an attached 3-car garage, on a 24,091 sqft lot. As you go up the driveway, you will immediately notice the manicured grounds with mature landscaping, dry rock creek, and greenbelt. Beyond the expansive covered porch, the interior offers combined family, living, and dining rooms with large windows, hardwood floors, box beam ceiling, and built-in cabinets. Cook in the upgraded chefs kitchen boasting Viking Professional appliances, kitchen island with second sink, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook, and office.Other interior enhancements include a theatre, library, workshop, large 1450 sf play room, and extra storage spaces throughout. An entertainer's dream, the resort-style backyard offers a sprawling greenbelt, playground area, lush landscaping, and a covered wraparound veranda/porch. Close to Old Town Sierra Madre and minutes away from Santa Anita Park, LA County Arboretum, Westfield Santa Anita, and Santa Anita Golf Course. Seismically upgraded in 1993. Leased solar panels that are transferable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01164731 Listed on: 09/28/2017

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tara Del Bosco

Sothebys International Realty License #01985112

Sothebys International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned SRR1-CUP*

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Automatic Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 9,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5763027010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SRR1-CUP*
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5763027010
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 9150.00
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Game Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 262.30
  • Room Type: Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio Open, Rear Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Three Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Public Transit, Paved, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24091.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 24091.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2017
Closed on
Feb 16, 2018
Sold by
Blackwell Patrick T
Bought by
Gregoire John M and Gerbode Sharon J
Seller's Agent
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tara Del Bosco
Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4%
Current Estimated Value
$3,395,383

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$995,383
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,262,624
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,132,759

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Blackwell Patrick T
Bought by
Blackwell Patrick T and Blackwell Margaret G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2007
Sold by
Blackwell Patrick
Bought by
Blackwell Patrick T and Blackwell Margaret G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2005
Sold by
Brown John Edward
Bought by
Blackwell Patrick and Blackwell Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,715,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Bond Kendall M
Bought by
Brown John Edward and Brown Tamara Ley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$959,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2000
Sold by
Howard Nolie S Tr
Bought by
Bond Kendall M and Bond Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Interest Rate
3.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1999
Sold by
Agle Norman Larry
Bought by
Agle Mary S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gregoire John M $2,400,000 Usa National Title Company
Blackwell Patrick T -- Chicago Title Company
Blackwell Patrick T -- None Available
Blackwell Patrick $2,450,000 Equity Title Company
Brown John Edward $1,370,000 Equity Title
Bond Kendall M $762,500 United Title Company
Howard Nolie S -- United Title Company
Suman Michael C -- United Title Company
Agle Mary S -- United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gregoire John M $1,500,000
Previous Owner Blackwell Patrick T $1,650,000
Previous Owner Blackwell Patrick $1,715,000
Previous Owner Brown John Edward $959,000
Previous Owner Bond Kendall M $610,000
Closed Brown John Edward $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $2,400,000 -4.0% $262 / Sq Ft
03/15/2018 03/15/18 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2017 09/28/17 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $273 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $12,014 $994,000 $628,700 $365,300
2024 $12,014 $994,000 $628,700 $365,300
2023 $30,663 $2,624,746 $1,660,153 $964,593
2022 $29,604 $2,573,281 $1,627,601 $945,680
2021 $28,387 $2,522,826 $1,595,688 $927,138
2019 $27,313 $2,448,000 $1,548,360 $899,640
2018 $33,904 $2,942,558 $1,861,620 $1,080,938
2016 $32,665 $2,828,297 $1,789,332 $1,038,965
2015 $32,172 $2,785,814 $1,762,455 $1,023,359
2014 $31,456 $2,731,244 $1,727,931 $1,003,313
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-817002094

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5763-027-010