$278,000
SOLD SEP 6, 2012 RENTED MAR 26, 2025

475 Royce St Altadena, CA 91001

2 Beds
1 Bath
890 Sq Ft
10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

30% Below List Price

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of September 2012

Approved Short Sale. Charming 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home, situated on a 10,000 square foot lot. The home features, large living room with fireplace, kitchen with ample storage space, and ceramic tile counter-tops. Information herein is not verified by agent. Buyer to verify all information & rely on their findings. Submit all offers with proof of funds, approval letter with FICOS scores. Seller selects all services.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Molett

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01728610 Listed on: 01/04/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Engler

License #01413993

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,188

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 890 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Disposal
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Sewer in Street

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5828-024-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,188

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: California Bungalow
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 890
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Garbage Disposal
  • Price Per S Q F T: 335.96

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Street

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5828-024-021
  • Lot Size Area: 10000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2018
Sold by
Kessler Thomas and Kessler Kimberly
Bought by
Kessler Thomas and Kessler Kimberly
Current Estimated Value
$819,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2017
Sold by
Kessler Thomas G
Bought by
Kessler Thomas and Grisco Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$606,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 13, 2012
Sold by
House James W and House Pamela L
Bought by
Kessler Thomas G
Seller's Agent
Robert Molett
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Engler
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$121,000
-30.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$306,642
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2005
Sold by
House James W and House James Winston
Bought by
House James W and House Pamela L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,500
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2005
Sold by
House John Turner and Estate Of Ellen Florice House
Bought by
House James Winston

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2000
Sold by
Howse Willie J Tr Willie J Howse Trust
Bought by
House Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
10.99%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title San Diego
Grant Deed $278,000 Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi Title Co
Grant Deed $250,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Individual Deed $140,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $900,000 New Conventional
Closed $600,000 New Conventional
Closed $606,000 New Conventional
Closed $40,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $306,642 FHA
Previous Owner $397,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $335,540 Unknown
Previous Owner $305,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $91,000 No Value Available
Closed $49,000 No Value Available
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Rented $5,100 0.0% --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Off Market $5,100 -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Rent $5,100 +13.3% --
07/29/2023 07/29/23 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Off Market $4,500 -- --
07/09/2023 07/09/23 For Rent $4,500 0.0% --
09/06/2012 09/06/12 Sold $278,000 -7.0% $312 / Sq Ft
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Price Changed $299,000 -25.1% $336 / Sq Ft
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $399,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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
2024 $6,188 $506,186 $268,494 $237,692
2023 $6,132 $496,262 $263,230 $233,032
2022 $5,923 $486,532 $258,069 $228,463
2021 $5,602 $476,993 $253,009 $223,984
2019 $5,396 $462,847 $245,505 $217,342
2018 $3,789 $307,843 $240,692 $67,151
2016 $3,668 $295,892 $231,347 $64,545
2015 $3,627 $291,448 $227,872 $63,576
2014 $3,563 $285,740 $223,409 $62,331
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 12-573273

The MLS

APN: 5828-024-021