NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3947 Community Ave La Crescenta, CA 91214

Crescenta Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,355,000 - $1,491,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,862 Sq Ft
$766/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2014

Last sale price $677,675 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,428 / mo

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dunsmore Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • Den

About This Home

As of October 2014

Huge Price Reduction! Location, location, location! Prominent setting above street level. Lovingly maintained home, located in the sought-after GUSD's La Crescenta school district. Over 1860 Sq. Ft. with a large 7,434 lot (per assessor); all this, plus a perfect floor plan! Formal living room w/gas fireplace, dining/family room w/beamed ceiling & wood-burning stove, central air, fully fenced & gated backyard, Master Suite with slider that opens to the gorgeous backyard and pool! This property boasts a huge, breezy upstairs bedroom w/ large closet & views. The open Den area has direct access to a clean and bright 2-car garage, which comes equipped with an expansive workbench & drawers. Granite counter tops and stainless built-in appliances are recent additions to the kitchen, some copper plumbing. Incredibly PRIVATE backyard features an 8' deep pool surrounded by drought-tolerant landscape & generous patio area. Excellent value for a large home in this coveted neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Farwell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate License #01290078 Listed on: 06/13/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Robinson

License #01926067

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 7,434 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned GLR1YY

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,862 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Views of Hills
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5604-009-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

7,434 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1862
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins
  • Price Per S Q F T: 375.40

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5604-009-024
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7434

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2014
Closed on
Oct 2, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carol Farwell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Randy Robinson
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$677,675
Premium/Discount to List
-$91,325
-11.88%
Current Estimated Value
$1,426,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$749,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$542,100
Outstanding Balance
$415,292
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,011,568

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,600
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,530
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$678,000 North American Title
-- Old Republic Title
-- Accommodation
-- Landsafe Title
-- Landsafe Title
-- Landsafe Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $542,100
Previous Owner $192,600
Previous Owner $205,000
Previous Owner $159,530
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2014 10/21/14 Sold $677,675 -3.1% $364 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2014 09/10/14 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $375 / Sq Ft
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Price Changed $725,000 -2.7% $389 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Price Changed $745,000 -1.2% $400 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Price Changed $754,000 -2.0% $405 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 For Sale $769,000 -- $413 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History

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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 $9,191 $814,364 $632,529 $181,835
2024 $8,983 $798,397 $620,127 $178,270
2023 $8,781 $782,743 $607,968 $174,775
2022 $8,628 $767,397 $596,048 $171,349
2021 $8,480 $752,351 $584,361 $167,990
2019 $8,158 $730,038 $567,030 $163,008
2018 $7,949 $715,724 $555,912 $159,812
2016 $7,583 $687,933 $534,326 $153,607
2015 $7,429 $677,600 $526,300 $151,300
2014 $3,358 $302,134 $105,742 $196,392
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Farwell

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Carol Farwell

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate

    (818) 425-0124

    1 Total Sale

    Carol Farwell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Randy Robinson

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-769049

The MLS

APN: 5604-009-024

California Los Angeles County La Crescenta 91214 Crescenta Highlands

3947 Community Ave, La Crescenta, CA

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