NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $742,000 - $765,470

2 Beds
2 Baths
650 Sq Ft
$1,163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2023

Last sale price $740,000 $1,138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,721/month

279 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to 4142 Mercury Ave, a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the desirable hills of Montecito Heights, walking distance from the Debs Park hiking entrance. Offering 650 square feet of efficient and stylish living space, this home is perfect for those seeking a blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Inside, you’ll find a smart layout that maximizes every inch—ideal for modern living. Both bedrooms offer ample natural light and privacy, while the bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with clean, contemporary finishes. Situated on a quiet, residential street, this property offers peaceful hillside living while still being just minutes from the vibrant energy of Downtown LA, Highland Park, and Pasadena. The spacious yard provides not only room to relax and entertain, but also the potential to add an ADU—perfect for guests, a home office, or rental income. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, creative professional, or investor looking for a turnkey opportunity, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fern Picasso

MCAB Realty License #01875961 Listed on: 08/31/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Londoner

Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc. License #02090636

Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 3,305 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 400
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5305015003
  • $176 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,063

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Mid Century Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5305015003
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 650.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1138.46
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Range Hood
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, Roof, Windows

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3305.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0759

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3305.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1992.02
  • Tax Lot: 400
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 176.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2003
Sold by
Adams Barbara
Bought by
Delarocha Marco Remi and Delarocha Marisol A
Current Estimated Value
$756,118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,550
Outstanding Balance
$74,464
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$681,654

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2001
Sold by
Ortega Hortencia
Bought by
Adams Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,520
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
Ortega Abel
Bought by
Ortega Hortencia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1997
Sold by
Anyim Theresa Chinwe
Bought by
Sanchez Rogelio Barriga and Moreno Ana Barriga

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,288
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1995
Sold by
Tapia Marcia Armendariz
Bought by
Ortega Hortencia and Ortega Abel Delarosa
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Delarocha Marco Remi $185,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Adams Barbara $116,000 American Title Co
Ortega Hortencia -- --
Sanchez Rogelio Barriga $65,000 Commonwealth Title
Anyim Theresa Chinwe -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Ortega Hortencia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Delarocha Marco Remi $172,550
Previous Owner Adams Barbara $112,520
Previous Owner Sanchez Rogelio Barriga $96,288
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Price Changed $749,000 -1.4% $1,152 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $760,000 -2.4% $1,169 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $779,000 -0.8% $1,198 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 Price Changed $785,000 -1.8% $1,208 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $799,000 +8.0% $1,229 / Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Sold $740,000 -3.9% $1,138 / Sq Ft
06/07/2023 06/07/23 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 Price Changed $770,000 -3.6% $1,185 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 For Sale $799,000 -- $1,229 / 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 $9,063 $754,800 $603,840 $150,960
2024 $9,063 $740,000 $592,000 $148,000
2023 $3,133 $252,796 $202,243 $50,553
2022 $2,988 $247,840 $198,278 $49,562
2021 $2,950 $242,982 $194,391 $48,591
2020 $2,976 $240,491 $192,398 $48,093
2019 $2,861 $235,776 $188,626 $47,150
2018 $2,838 $231,154 $184,928 $46,226
2016 $2,709 $222,180 $177,748 $44,432
2015 $2,670 $218,844 $175,079 $43,765
2014 $2,684 $214,558 $171,650 $42,908
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR22191292

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5305-015-003