NOT LISTED FOR SALE

478 Devonwood Rd Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $788,000 - $2,157,651

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,830 Sq Ft
$457/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 27, 2023

Last sale price $2,007,500 $709 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,895 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Skyline View
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2023

Perched above Loma Alta, this Mid-Century compound is what Altadena dreams are made of. 478 Devonwood offers truly outstanding views of the San Gabriel mountains and of a sprawling skyline that stretches well past downtown LA. The three bed/two bath main home is filled with original details and contemporary updates; concrete and stone floors set a cool and earthy undertone while glimpses of the pool can be caught from all over the house. An oversized showpiece brick mantel with a floating stone bench divides the living and dining rooms, and the eat-in kitchen still has its original office nook. An enclosed side patio offers extra indoor-outdoor entertaining space (or a peaceful spot to relax with your coffee.) In addition to the detached two-car garage, you'll find a bonus space with a sink and fridge- perfect for an artist's studio or home office. Past the impressive pool and spa, the 630 sf guest suite has a powder room and an open concept flex space that could serve a multitude of purposes. 478 Devonwood is far enough away to feel like a serene and private escape, though it's still just a quick roll down the hill to Side Pie, Cafe de Leche, Miya, the Rancho, and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Clark

Backbeat Homes License #01482283 Listed on: 09/05/2023

Co-Listed By

Ashmat Delawari

Christie's RE SoCal License #02078758

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Zarenko

Compass License #02068872

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 16,439 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96x167
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5843-002-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0.38 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2830
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3774
  • Lot Dimensions: 96x167
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Two Way, Living Room, Dining
  • Flooring: Stone Tile, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Cement
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 706.36

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains, Skyline
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5843-002-003
  • Lot Size Area: 16439

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Devonwood Trust
Bought by
Mitchell D Pierce 2005 Irrevocable Trust and Williams
Seller's Agent
Steve Clark
Backbeat Homes
Buyer's Agent
Eric Zarenko
Compass
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$2,007,500
Premium/Discount to List
$8,500
0.43%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,293,884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$713,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Simmons Herbert H
Bought by
Devonwood Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2015
Sold by
Devonwood Trust 03162014
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Park Helen
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2015
Sold by
Simmons Mary Louise
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
English Krishna M
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2014
Sold by
Simmons Herbert H
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H and Devonwood Trust 03162014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2011
Sold by
Scott Eddie
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Simmons Herbert H
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H and Scott Eddie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Brown Herbert T
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2010
Sold by
Miller Debbra L
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H and Park Helen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2007
Sold by
Simmons Herbert H and Simmons Herbert
Bought by
Simmons Herbert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2006
Sold by
C J Mills Enterprizes Inc
Bought by
Simmons Herbert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$489,600
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Augmon Stacey O
Bought by
C J Mills Enterprizes Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2005
Sold by
Greene Marthella Wilson
Bought by
Augmon Stacey O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Greene Marthella Wilson and Marthella Wilson Greene Living
Bought by
Greene Marthella Wilson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Greene Marthella W
Bought by
Greene Marthella Wilson and Marthella Wilson Greene Living
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

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mitchell D Pierce 2005 Irrevocable Trust $2,007,500 Wfg National Title
Devonwood Trust -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- None Available
Simmons Herbert H -- Fidelity National Title
Simmons Herbert $612,000 Fidelity National Title
C J Mills Enterprizes Inc -- Accommodation
Augmon Stacey O $732,000 Southland Title
Greene Marthella Wilson -- Southland Title Corporation
Greene Marthella Wilson -- Southland Title Corporation
Greene Marthella Wilson -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Simmons Herbert H $620,000
Previous Owner Simmons Herbert $489,600
Previous Owner Augmon Stacey O $585,000
Previous Owner Greene Marthella Wilson $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 Sold $2,007,500 +0.4% $709 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2023 09/05/23 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $706 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $10,711 $927,604 $927,604 --
2024 $22,956 $2,007,500 $1,399,100 $608,400
2023 $12,678 $1,059,740 $725,086 $334,654
2022 $12,212 $1,038,962 $710,869 $328,093
2021 $11,625 $1,018,591 $696,931 $321,660
2019 $11,193 $988,380 $676,260 $312,120
2018 $11,264 $969,000 $663,000 $306,000
2016 $11,367 $970,842 $747,241 $223,601
2015 $11,125 $945,537 $729,737 $215,800
2014 $10,741 $913,493 $728,060 $185,433
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Steve Clark

    Backbeat Homes

    (818) 519-9363

    12 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Steve Clark
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  • Ashmat Delawari

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Ashmat Delawari

    Christie's RE SoCal

    (661) 478-8056

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Ashmat Delawari
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  • Eric Zarenko

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Eric Zarenko

    Compass

    (724) 355-4866

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Eric Zarenko
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-307767

The MLS

APN: 5843-002-003

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

478 Devonwood Rd, Altadena, CA

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