Seller's Agent in 2025
William Podley
COMPASS
(626) 222-1176
8 in this area
78 Total Sales
40 Lowell Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
6,790
Sq Ft
0.93
Acres
Highlights
- Home Theater
- Filtered Pool
- Updated Kitchen
- Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- 5-minute walk to Orange Grove Park
About This Home
As of April 2025This gracious shingled estate, known as Sierra Bonita Ranch - Yerxa House, is situated on a gated and lushly landscaped .92 acre lot and was completely reconstructed in recent years from exterior walls to interior studs while retaining its original exterior design. As a Designated Historical Landmark and under the Mills Act, thus enjoying substantially reduced property taxes, the nearly 6800 square foot home offers mountain and valley views, expansive public rooms, and wide terraces for large-scale entertaining. No detail was overlooked in the years' long reconstruction of the home and grounds with meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, including elegant finishes with box beams and crown mouldings, sophisticated lighting throughout, and new electrical, plumbing, whole house water filtration, water softener, fire sprinkler and solar systems, built-in window screens, seismic retrofitting, exterior walls, shingles, roof, and terrace. Special interior features include fireplaces in the Living and Dining Rooms as well as the Primary Bedroom suite, multiple French doors opening to terraces and decks, a Lacanche stove, two Miele dishwashers and wine refrigeration in the Kitchen, an office, theater and sun rooms, and a magnificent second floor Library-Family Room. Exterior features include pool, spa, new landscaping, lighting, and stonework, a porte-cochere, and sweeping front and rear lawns. This is an exceptional estate offering of a truly 'newer old house' in the heart of one of the San Gabriel Valley's most beloved village communities
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1911
Lot Details
- 0.93 Acre Lot
- South Facing Home
- Fenced
- Sprinklers on Timer
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Porte-Cochere
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
- Auto Driveway Gate
Property Views
- Mountain
- Valley
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Turnkey
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 6,790 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Dual Staircase
- Wired For Sound
- Wired For Data
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Coffered Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- French Doors
- Formal Entry
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
- Utility Sink
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Multiple Shower Heads
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Fire Sprinkler System
Pool
- Filtered Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Sewer Paid
Additional Features
- Solar Heating System
- Urban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 430502
- Assessor Parcel Number 5767038002
- Seller Considering Concessions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 2, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Li Tina and Kleindorfer And Li Family Trust
Bought by
Navarro Ruben and Navarro Nicole A
Seller's Agent
William Podley
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Ash Rizk
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$5,500,000
Sold Price
$5,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
3.64%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$123,347
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.91%
Original Mortgage
$3,990,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,960,417
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,616,236
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 18, 2007
Sold by
Kleindorfer Julian
Bought by
Kleindorfer Julian and Li Tina
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Brainard James L
Bought by
Kleindorfer Julian and Li Tina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 1997
Sold by
Brainard James L
Bought by
Brainard James L and Brainard Pat E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $5,700,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,850,000 | Southland Title Corporation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,990,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $345,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | Sold | $5,700,000 | +3.6% | $839 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2025 03/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/02/2025 02/02/25 | For Sale | $5,500,000 | -- | $810 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,092 | $745,000 | $424,000 | $321,000 |
| 2024 | $9,092 | $745,000 | $424,000 | $321,000 |
| 2023 | $12,460 | $1,032,000 | $722,000 | $310,000 |
| 2022 | $12,174 | $1,024,000 | $717,000 | $307,000 |
| 2021 | $11,690 | $1,006,000 | $704,000 | $302,000 |
| 2019 | $10,627 | $918,000 | $643,000 | $275,000 |
| 2018 | $10,924 | $921,000 | $543,400 | $377,600 |
| 2016 | $10,206 | $861,000 | $507,900 | $353,100 |
| 2015 | $10,040 | $847,000 | $499,600 | $347,400 |
| 2014 | $9,315 | $784,000 | $462,472 | $321,528 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
William Podley
-
Brett Furrey
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Brett Furrey
COMPASS
(818) 404-7857
4 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Ash Rizk
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ash Rizk
Coldwell Banker Realty
(626) 393-5695
19 in this area
228 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-20671
APN: 5767-038-002
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