NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3914 Altura Ave La Crescenta, CA 91214

Crescenta Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,536,000 - $1,872,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,842 Sq Ft
$887/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2022

Last sale price $1,630,000 $885 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,393/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Dunsmore Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2022

Designed and built in 1953 by noted architect S. David Underwood of design firm, Millard Sheets, this elegant, minimalist, mid-century modern home in the historic, Crescenta Highlands is ready for its next owner. Striking a dramatic pose with the beautiful San Gabriel mountains as a backdrop, the home is sited on a graceful downslope 10,000 SF lot that plateaus and becomes a secluded, private, flat enclave. The home was clearly designed to reflect the topography of the area with its wing-like roof line that mimics the mountain range beyond and a rock roof that pays homage to the hilly terrain. The home has 3 bedrooms in the east wing and a large bonus space on the opposite side, which could be used as a den, office or a large, primary bedroom. A brick fireplace acts as a centerpiece for the living area which has dramatic, high ceilings, an open concept and tons of built-ins. Recent updates include polished concrete floors which run throughout the home, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops among other thoughtful enhancements. Brick accents travel from the front exterior, through the home and into the backyard, creating wonderful continuity. Large, dramatic windows flood the home with light during the day, offering a distinct feeling of volume and space. The open floor plan makes entertaining a breeze, while the indoor/outdoor flow to the backyard offers a quintessential, southern California lifestyle. The street is wide. The schools are excellent. It's time to move to Glendale!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Mintz

Compass License #01859203 Listed on: 04/13/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Aluise

Keller Williams Beverly Hills License #01501990

Keller Williams Beverly Hills

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 10,014 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x134
  • North Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Redwood Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned GLR1YY

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,842 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5604-005-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,709

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Designed & built in 1953 by noted architect S. David Underwood of design firm, Millard Sheets, this elegant, minimalist, mid-century modern home in the historic, Crescenta Highlands is ready for its next owner. The home is sited on a graceful downslope, 10,000 SF lot that plateaus & becomes a secluded, private, flat enclave. The home has 3 beds in the east wing & a large bonus space on the opposite side, which could be used as a den, office or a large, primary bedroom. A brick fireplace acts as a centerpiece for the living area which has dramatic, high ceilings, an open concept & tons of built-ins. Updates include polished concrete floors which run throughout the home, an updated kitchen w/ quartz countertops. Brick accents travel from the front exterior, through the home & into the backyard, creating wonderful continuity. Large, dramatic windows flood the home with light during the day.
  • Living Area: 1842
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2299
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x134
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Number Of Photos: 37
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Brick Walls, Built-Ins, Open Floor Plan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Turnkey
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Cement
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 757.33

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Other Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Slab, Sliding Glass Doors, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Redwood
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Patio Open
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Rock
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Rear, Sprinkler System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5604-005-026
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced Yard, Lawn, Street Paved
  • Lot Size Area: 10014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Chow Wyndham Wayne
Bought by
Chow Wayne Wayne and Wyndham Wayne Chow
Current Estimated Value
$1,633,913

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,526
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Chow Wyndham Wayne and Wyndham Wayne Chow
Bought by
Chow Wyndham Wayne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,526
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Chow Wyndham
Bought by
Chow Wyndham and Wyndham Wayne Chow Rlt

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2019
Sold by
Chow Windham Wayne and Wyndham Wayne Chow Rlt
Bought by
Chow Wyndham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Glenn Michael
Bought by
Glenn Betty Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Glenn Matthew
Bought by
Glenn Betty Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Disbrow Kimberly
Bought by
Glenn Betty Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2005
Sold by
Glenn Betty Jean
Bought by
Glenn Betty Jean and Glenn Eugene F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1998
Sold by
Glenn Shirley J
Bought by
Glenn Betty Jean and Glenn Eugene F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
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
Chow Wayne Wayne -- None Available
Chow Wyndham Wayne -- Title365
Chow Wyndham -- Corinthian Title Company Inc
Chow Wyndham -- Corinthian Title Company Inc
Glenn Betty Jean $20,000 Accommodation
Glenn Betty Jean $20,000 Accommodation
Glenn Betty Jean $20,000 Accommodation
Glenn Betty Jean $20,000 Accommodation
Glenn Betty Jean -- First American Title Co
Glenn Betty Jean -- --
Glenn Betty Jean -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chow Wyndham Wayne $482,526
Previous Owner Chow Wyndham $484,350
Previous Owner Glenn Betty J $16,721
Previous Owner Glenn Betty Jean $825,000
Previous Owner Glenn Betty Jean $5,941
Previous Owner Glenn Eugene F $125,000
Previous Owner Glenn Betty Jean $250,000
Previous Owner Glenn Betty Jean $50,000
Previous Owner Glenn Betty Jean $103,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2022 05/26/22 Sold $1,630,000 +16.8% $885 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $1,395,000 +57.6% $757 / Sq Ft
12/21/2017 12/21/17 Sold $885,080 -1.5% $480 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2017 10/31/17 For Sale $899,000 -- $488 / Sq Ft
Source: The 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 $18,709 $1,729,767 $1,188,339 $541,428
2024 $18,709 $1,695,851 $1,165,039 $530,812
2023 $18,280 $1,662,600 $1,142,196 $520,404
2022 $10,504 $949,003 $759,225 $189,778
2021 $10,323 $930,396 $744,339 $186,057
2019 $9,927 $902,802 $722,262 $180,540
2018 $9,722 $885,100 $708,100 $177,000
2016 $6,111 $550,985 $363,221 $187,764
2015 $6,087 $542,710 $357,766 $184,944
2014 $5,939 $532,080 $350,758 $181,322
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Mintz

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mark Mintz

    Compass

    (310) 991-3808

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Mark Mintz
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  • Kelly Aluise

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kelly Aluise

    Keller Williams Beverly Hills

    (323) 578-3944

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Kelly Aluise
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-143911

The MLS

APN: 5604-005-026

California Los Angeles County La Crescenta 91214 Crescenta Highlands

3914 Altura Ave, La Crescenta, CA

This home is located at 3914 Altura Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214 since 13 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,633,913, approximately $887 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 3914 Altura Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Dunsmore Elementary School, Rosemont Middle School, and Crescenta Valley High School.

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