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Seller's Agent in 2017
Gretchen Seager
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
4430 Griffin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90031
Montecito Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,437,361 - $1,830,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,393
Sq Ft
$659/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Deck
- Attic
- Abraham Lincoln High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Montecito Heights Community Center and Park
About This Home
As of April 2017A large front porch welcomes you to this 1910 Craftsman that been restored and updated over the years while thoughtfully preserving its wonderful architectural details. Centrally located and close to Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, the Arroyo Seco, and Downtown L.A., this stunning home has wonderful period details including box beam ceilings, built-in cabinets, hardwood floors, pocket doors, wood paneled walls, crown molding and French Doors. Downstairs includes a spacious living room with decorative fireplace, den with fireplace, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, remodeled kitchen with built-in cabinets, center island and new appliances, and a bathroom and office/guest room. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms and a fourth smaller bedroom that makes a great nursery or office. There is also a large bathroom with claw foot tub. The third floor is a large, unfinished attic with plenty of storage space. The front and back gardens yard shave all been re-landscaped and offer serene places to relax or entertain year round. Along with Highland Park and Pasadena, Montecito Heights is one of the historic centers of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gretchen Seager
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01217500 Listed on: 03/02/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,764
Year Built
- Built in 1910 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 6,238 Sq Ft Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned LARD3
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,393 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Decorative Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- French Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Den with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking Available
- Automatic Gate
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5303005035
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 2, 2017
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Li Shing Elizabeth
Bought by
Oliver Simon and Jacks Alexis
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Seager
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,057,000
Sold Price
$1,057,000
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
$519,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$407,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 2016
Sold by
Wang Lee Elizabeth Li Shing
Bought by
Elizabeth Li Shing Wang Lee and Lutz Olive
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 14, 2014
Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Schmeizer Joseph
Bought by
Li Shing Elizabeth and Hengst Lutz Oliver
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Seager
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Ritnimit
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 2006
Sold by
Novak Richard G
Bought by
Schmelzer Joseph and Grunden Clate
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,500
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Novak Richard G and Hardman Joiline C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$23,900
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 5, 1999
Sold by
California Federal Bank Fsb
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 1993
Sold by
Lytar Alexander
Bought by
Hart Jeffrey A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Simon | $1,057,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Elizabeth Li Shing Wang Lee | -- | Accommodation | |
| Wang Lee Elizabeth Li Shing | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Li Shing Elizabeth | $800,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Schmelzer Joseph | $704,000 | Southland Title | |
| Novak Richard G | $160,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | -- | First Southwestern Title Co | |
| California Federal Bank Fsb | $140,801 | First Southwestern Title Co | |
| Hart Jeffrey A | $163,000 | Orange Coast Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Oliver Simon | $390,000 | |
| Closed | Oliver Simon | $200,000 | |
| Closed | Oliver Simon | $407,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wang Lee Elizabeth Li Shing | $420,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wang Lee Elizabeth Li Shing | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schmelzer Joseph | $133,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Schmelzer Joseph | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $87,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $23,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Novak Richard G | $127,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Hart Jeffrey A | $130,400 | |
| Closed | Hart Jeffrey A | $16,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2017 04/26/17 | Sold | $1,057,000 | 0.0% | $442 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2017 04/25/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/02/2017 03/02/17 | For Sale | $1,057,000 | +32.1% | $442 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2014 04/11/14 | Sold | $800,000 | 0.0% | $334 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2014 03/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2014 03/14/14 | For Sale | $800,000 | -- | $334 / 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 | $14,764 | $1,226,732 | $878,559 | $348,173 |
| 2024 | $14,764 | $1,202,680 | $861,333 | $341,347 |
| 2023 | $14,478 | $1,179,099 | $844,445 | $334,654 |
| 2022 | $13,804 | $1,155,981 | $827,888 | $328,093 |
| 2021 | $13,631 | $1,133,315 | $811,655 | $321,660 |
| 2020 | $13,768 | $1,121,695 | $803,333 | $318,362 |
| 2019 | $13,222 | $1,099,702 | $787,582 | $312,120 |
| 2018 | $13,157 | $1,078,140 | $772,140 | $306,000 |
| 2016 | $14,878 | $828,426 | $621,320 | $207,106 |
| 2015 | $9,950 | $815,984 | $611,988 | $203,996 |
| 2014 | $6,569 | $520,000 | $417,000 | $103,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Joshua Ritnimit
Redfin Corporation
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P0-317001860
APN: 5303-005-035
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