NOT LISTED FOR SALE

397 E Altadena Dr Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $684,000 - $1,540,076

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
$528/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2012

Last sale price $660,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,381/month

216 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Parking
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Features
  • Open Patio

About This Home

As of July 2012

Please do not curb appraise this wonderful property. As you enter this gated property set on a huge lot amongst lush grounds you are in your own private retreat. There is a warm and comfortable ambiance throughout with lots of character and features including Hardwood floors and carpeting, French doors, decorative tile and wrought iron, crown molding, arches, a front porch, CA basement, sun room, and more. The architecture has many unique and interesting lines and the property has had much renovation. As you step out to the back yard prepare to be enchanted with the lush and fantasyland park-like grounds which include fountains, a pond, built in barbeque, greenhouse, roses and succulents, oak/pine/juniper trees and many fruit trees including avocado-peach-orange-persimmon-fig. Close to hiking trails, Christmas tree lane, JPL & all that Altadena has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roberta Barrera

Robar & Associates License #00773906 Listed on: 11/07/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Arellano

License #00898663

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Gated Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5841-022-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2020
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1908
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Hood Fan, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 334.16

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Garage, Gated

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5841-022-008
  • Lot Size Area: 16500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2011
Closed on
Jul 16, 2012
Sold by
Aldana Jose
Bought by
Alvarez Salazar Oscar S and Alvarez Salazar Josephine
Seller's Agent
Roberta Barrera
Robar & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Arellano
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,065,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$405,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%
Original Mortgage
$594,000
Outstanding Balance
$409,641
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$656,051

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2010
Sold by
Aldana Jose Luis
Bought by
Aldana Jose

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2009
Sold by
Aldana Jose Luis
Bought by
Aldana Jose Luis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,075
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1998
Sold by
Aldana Claudia
Bought by
Aldana Jose Luis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,800
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1994
Sold by
Aldana Jose Luis
Bought by
Aldana Jose Luis and Aldana Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,000
Interest Rate
8.51%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alvarez Salazar Oscar S $660,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Aldana Jose -- Cctn Irvine Title
Aldana Jose Luis -- None Available
Aldana Jose Luis -- Benefit Land Title Company
Aldana Jose Luis -- World Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alvarez Salazar Oscar S $594,000
Previous Owner Aldana Jose $315,000
Previous Owner Aldana Jose Luis $256,075
Previous Owner Aldana Jose Luis $280,800
Previous Owner Aldana Jose Luis $313,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Sold $660,000 -2.2% $327 / Sq Ft
06/10/2012 06/10/12 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2012 04/12/12 Price Changed $675,000 -2.9% $334 / Sq Ft
01/26/2012 01/26/12 Price Changed $695,000 -1.4% $344 / Sq Ft
01/03/2012 01/03/12 Price Changed $705,000 -1.4% $349 / Sq Ft
11/07/2011 11/07/11 For Sale $715,000 -- $354 / 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 $9,568 $303,679 $303,679 --
2024 $9,568 $796,797 $458,039 $338,758
2023 $9,486 $781,174 $449,058 $332,116
2022 $9,164 $765,857 $440,253 $325,604
2021 $8,697 $750,841 $431,621 $319,220
2019 $8,376 $728,572 $418,820 $309,752
2018 $8,447 $714,287 $410,608 $303,679
2016 $8,186 $686,552 $394,664 $291,888
2015 $8,099 $676,240 $388,736 $287,504
2014 $7,937 $662,995 $381,122 $281,873
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Roberta Barrera

    Robar & Associates

    (213) 399-9499

    2 Total Sales

    Roberta Barrera
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Sandy Arellano

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 11-565627

The MLS

APN: 5841-022-008

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

397 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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