$1,500,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

385 E Laurel Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
9,336 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,136 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautifully and meticulously maintained this 1952 Traditional single level home with many upgrades both inside and out is not to be missed. The mature drought tolerant front yard with secluded shaded sitting area sets the tone for the rest of the home. Both bright and spacious, this wonderful floor plan includes a formal entry, a spacious and open living room with newer gas fireplace. A large window provides a beautiful and private garden view to the outside. The kitchen has been completely remodeled to include quartz counter tops, custom made cabinets providing ample storage and offers an eat-in kitchen area. The dining room is conveniently located next to the kitchen. Two bedrooms share an updated bathroom including a full tub with shower. Convenient hall closets offer additional storage. A third bedroom with ensuite is currently being used as an office. Enjoy the private and serene fully fenced backyard with grassy play area, an oversized red brick patio area, ideal for entertaining, and many fruit trees to include citrus cara cara orange, lime, fig, apricot, nectarine & fuji persimmon. INVALUABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: Freshly painted inside, new roof, HVAC, newer insulation and ducting, updated electrical and plumbing, retrofitted, new redbrick entry way with security screen door, electrical outlets outside on all sides and much more. This well-tended home is a must see! Located with close proximity to charming downtown; explore shops, restaurants, parks, famous hiking trails, schools and the celebrated Sierra Madre Playhouse.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bevin Eustace

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-808-7403 License #01798369 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Pauli Morin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01490098

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,336 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned SRR1YY

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Track Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Casement Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Center Hall
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sierra Madre Elementary And Middle School
  • Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • SEER Rated 16+ Air Conditioning Units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5766001017
  • $373 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,028

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator/Garage Freezer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SRR1YY
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5766001017
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1320.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Quartz Counters, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1136.36
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Center Hall, Entry, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
  • Window Features: Casement Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Tile, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Seer Rated 16+
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Park

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified
  • 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, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Manual, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9336.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2143

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9336.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4305.02
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 17
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 373.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Tkm Revocable Trust and Makshanoff Tania Karen
Bought by
Ward Family Trust and Ward
Seller's Agent
Bevin Eustace
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Pauli Morin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,248,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
20.19%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,433,994

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$66,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Miley Tania Makshanoff
Bought by
Makshanoff Tania Karen and Tkm Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2003
Sold by
Miley Thomas R
Bought by
Miley Tania Makshanoff
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Individual Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $85,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $1,500,000 +20.2% $1,136 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,248,000 -- $945 / 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 $3,028 $248,830 $99,441 $149,389
2024 $3,028 $243,952 $97,492 $146,460
2023 $3,006 $239,170 $95,581 $143,589
2022 $2,906 $234,481 $93,707 $140,774
2021 $2,788 $229,884 $91,870 $138,014
2019 $2,688 $223,067 $89,146 $133,921
2018 $2,651 $218,695 $87,399 $131,296
2016 $2,581 $210,205 $84,006 $126,199
2015 $2,539 $207,049 $82,745 $124,304
2014 $2,494 $202,995 $81,125 $121,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25072442

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5766-001-017