NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $970,000 - $1,337,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,718 Sq Ft
$647/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 02, 2012

Last sale price $520,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,473/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sierra Vista Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2012

Stunning hillside retreat with breathtaking panoramic views of San Gabriel Valley. Nestled up on a quiet cul-de sac in Monterey Hills, adjacent to South Pasadena, Alhambra and close to downtown LA.

Double entry door on the main level leads into a magnificent open floor plan, characterized by an expansive living room with foyer, fireplace, hardwood floor, dual paned windows, powder room and large dining with soaring beamed ceilings leading to a sizable deck. Absorb the stunning views while relaxing on your sofa, dining or cooking. Enjoy the convenience of direct access to an oversize garage with high ceilings. Second level features new carpet, recessed lighting, mirrored closets with storage systems and bedrooms including HGTV designed master suite with large deck overlooking tranquil view.

Lower lever offers a separate entrance to the third level basement, great for workshop, studio or storage. This level encompasses the length of the house which offers unlimited possibilities to build out.

Lastly, enjoy summer nights on the huge entertaining decks with tons of room for outdoor dining, parties and more. The enormous park like backyard offers many possibilities including room for a pool; fantastic opportunity to build your desired oasis...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lillian Wee - Barbatto

West Shores Realty, Inc. License #01739590 Listed on: 08/03/2012

West Shores Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lillian Wee - Barbatto

West Shores Realty, Inc. License #01739590 Listed on: 08/03/2012

West Shores Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,513

Year Built

  • Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,198 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Deck
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Turnkey
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,718 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Wood Patio
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 152
  • Tax Tract Number 3386
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5309015039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,513

Year Built

Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5309015039
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1718.00
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 302.68
  • Room Type: Basement, All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Living Room, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Terrace, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Deck, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Side by Side, Street, Built-In Storage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Garden, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers Drip System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10198.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2340

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10198.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 152
  • Tax Tract Number: 3386

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Tay Emily
Bought by
Em Tay Family Trust and Tay
Current Estimated Value
$1,111,519

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2015
Sold by
Tay Emily
Bought by
Tay Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2014
Sold by
Tay Emily
Bought by
Tay Emily and Tay Lawrence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$383,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2012
Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Segueira Gerald and Ejan Jasmine
Bought by
Tay Emily and Weeks Angela
Seller's Agent
Lillian Wee - Barbatto
West Shores Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lillian Wee - Barbatto
West Shores Realty, Inc.
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2010
Sold by
Lee Peter James and Lee Jennie Miko
Bought by
Sequeira Gerald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2000
Sold by
Eldredge Todd E and Eldredge Kerrie P
Bought by
Lee Peter James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,400
Interest Rate
7.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1999
Sold by
Eldredge Todd
Bought by
Eldredge Kerrie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1996
Sold by
Wong Joseph K F
Bought by
Huang Susan S and Huang Xue Fang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1994
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Eldredge Todd E and Eldredge Kerrie P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,350
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1994
Sold by
Union Bank
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,350
Interest Rate
3.95%
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
Em Tay Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Tay Emily -- First American Title Company
Tay Emily -- Title 365
Tay Emily $490,000 Ticor Title Co
Sequeira Gerald $495,000 Lawyers Title
Lee Peter James $208,000 Gateway Title
Eldredge Kerrie -- Gateway Title Company
Huang Susan S $170,000 United Title Company
Eldredge Todd E $161,500 First American Title Company
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tay Emily $390,000
Previous Owner Tay Emily $383,000
Previous Owner Tay Emily $392,000
Previous Owner Sequeira Gerald $396,000
Previous Owner Lee Peter James $166,400
Previous Owner Huang Susan S $136,000
Previous Owner Eldredge Todd E $145,350
Closed Lee Peter James $10,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/02/2012 11/02/12 Sold $520,000 -1.0% $303 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2012 08/03/12 For Sale $525,000 -- $306 / 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 $7,513 $609,476 $434,735 $174,741
2024 $7,513 $597,526 $426,211 $171,315
2023 $7,371 $585,810 $417,854 $167,956
2022 $7,033 $574,324 $409,661 $164,663
2021 $6,943 $563,064 $401,629 $161,435
2019 $6,738 $546,365 $389,717 $156,648
2018 $6,686 $535,653 $382,076 $153,577
2016 $6,303 $514,855 $367,241 $147,614
2015 $6,115 $499,028 $329,429 $169,599
2014 $6,176 $492,224 $361,634 $130,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: S12097066

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5309-015-039