NOT LISTED FOR SALE

431 E Montecito Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated Value: $1,782,000 - $2,170,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,440 Sq Ft
$835/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,750,000 $717 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,812 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mountain View
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

Spectacular ranch style pool home located in the heart of Sierra Madre. The formal entry opens to a light filled living room with a beautiful gas glass/rock fireplace and views of the San Gabriel Mountains. One can entertain in the large formal dining room with bay windows, which opens to a gourmet kitchen. The chef of the home will enjoy cooking in a spacious kitchen while enjoying the stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, abundant storage space, center island, breakfast bar and eating area. The kitchen opens to the family room with gas fireplace overlooking the lush back yard. The Master Suite, which is set away from the other bedrooms includes a large soaking tub and separate shower. This home is Southern California at its best, a private paradise. The 12,000-square foot lot offers a custom salt water pool, brick patio, custom built pizza oven with a pagoda covered eating area, another covered patio area and numerous fruit trees (a variety lemon, grapefruit, navel oranges, limes, avocado, peach, pomegranate and tangerine). There is a separate bonus room in the back which is perfect for an office, gym or game room. The detached 2 car garage has an additional workshop/ storage area. You will never want to leave home, although it has easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks and transportation. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PHOTOS COMING SOON, PREVIEW FOR NOW.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Kurachi

BHHS California Properties License #01211059 Listed on: 05/28/2021

BHHS California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Fleming Trainor

Sotheby's International Realty License #01810650

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 11,997 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned SRR1YY

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Private Water Source
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5766003031

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer/dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SRR1YY
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5766003031
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2440.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 635.04
  • Room Type: Entry, Master Suite, Master Bathroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Separate Family Room, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Granite Counters, Separate Tub And Shower, Walk-In Shower, Soaking Tub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio, Covered
  • Pool Features: Filtered, Salt Water, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Auto Driveway Gate, Off Street, Driveway, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Washer Included, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Dog Park, Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11997.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2754

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11997.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 0000

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,036,669

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2014
Closed on
Jun 16, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judy Schmeling
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Carol Kurachi
COMPASS
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2011
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
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 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
-- None Listed On Document
$1,200,000 North American Title
$625,000 None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $650,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $1,750,000 0.0% $717 / Sq Ft
05/31/2021 05/31/21 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
05/30/2021 05/30/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $1,549,500 +29.1% $635 / Sq Ft
08/11/2014 08/11/14 Sold $1,200,000 +4.3% $540 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2014 05/27/14 For Sale $1,150,000 +84.0% $517 / Sq Ft
01/09/2012 01/09/12 Sold $625,000 -4.6% $356 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2011 12/22/11 Price Changed $655,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
07/21/2011 07/21/11 Price Changed $655,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
06/08/2011 06/08/11 Price Changed $655,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
03/24/2011 03/24/11 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2011 03/03/11 Price Changed $655,000 +0.9% $373 / Sq Ft
02/23/2011 02/23/11 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2011 02/16/11 Price Changed $649,000 0.0% $370 / Sq Ft
02/16/2011 02/16/11 For Sale $649,000 +3.8% $370 / Sq Ft
02/05/2011 02/05/11 Off Market $625,000 -- --
09/24/2010 09/24/10 For Sale $749,000 -- $427 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $21,735 $1,894,254 $1,327,385 $566,869
2024 $21,277 $1,857,112 $1,301,358 $555,754
2023 $21,157 $1,820,699 $1,275,842 $544,857
2022 $20,424 $1,785,000 $1,250,826 $534,174
2021 $15,037 $1,332,383 $911,130 $421,253
2020 $14,438 $1,318,722 $901,788 $416,934
2019 $14,470 $1,292,865 $884,106 $408,759
2018 $14,633 $1,267,516 $866,771 $400,745
2016 $14,109 $1,218,299 $833,114 $385,185
2015 $13,894 $1,200,000 $820,600 $379,400
2014 $7,587 $640,393 $512,315 $128,078
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Kurachi

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carol Kurachi

    BHHS California Properties

    (626) 688-2477

    29 Total Sales

    Carol Kurachi
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Fleming Trainor

    Sotheby's International Realty

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Judy Schmeling

    COMPASS

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Judy Webb-Martin

    Compass

    (626) 355-2384

    8 Total Sales

    Judy Webb-Martin
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  • Katherine Orth

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Katherine Orth

    Compass

    (626) 688-0418

    42 Total Sales

    Katherine Orth
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Nancy Valentine

    Podley Properties

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Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-4955

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5766-003-031

California Los Angeles County Sierra Madre 91024

431 E Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre, CA

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