NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Alberta St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $515,000 - $1,056,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,058 Sq Ft
$800/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2017

Last sale price $616,850 $583 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,119/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tudor Architecture
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of October 2017

Located in a desirable Altadena neighborhood, this darling 1924 Tutor Cottage is a first time homeowner's dream. Features include 2 bedrooms, remodeled bathroom with claw foot tub, sun-drenched living room with decorative fireplace & stained glass windows, spacious eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet & counter space, oven range island with range hood & breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, laundry room and an expansive attic with pull-down ladder access & generous storage space. Additional qualities include wood floors, ceiling fans and new exterior paint. Outdoor spaces consist of front and rear yards with high-yield edible gardens, including over 30 fruit trees and a diverse abundance of vegetable varieties. Detached one-car garage with driveway and separate artist's studio. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Inatomi

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01276827 Listed on: 09/18/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Seyffert

License #01248439

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,705 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5827-004-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Tudor
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1058
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Laminate, Mixed, Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 518.90

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 1 Car, Garage Is Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Heating: Floor Furnace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5827-004-005
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5705

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2018
Sold by
Kemela Deborah Ann and Kemela Robert Treat
Bought by
Nicholson Bryce C and Nicholson Caroline S
Current Estimated Value
$846,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$590,750
Outstanding Balance
$500,312
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$346,424

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Oct 6, 2017
Sold by
Chertkow James and Chertkow April
Bought by
Hemela Deborah Ann and The Robert Treat Payne & Debor
Seller's Agent
Thomas Inatomi
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Linda Seyffert
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$616,850
Premium/Discount to List
$67,850
12.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2008
Sold by
Katai Randy G
Bought by
Chertkow James and Chertkow April

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,635
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nicholson Bryce C $622,000 California Title Company
Hemela Deborah Ann $617,000 California Title Company
Chertkow James $412,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nicholson Bryce C $590,750
Previous Owner Chertkow James $404,635
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Sold $616,850 +12.4% $583 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 For Sale $549,000 -- $519 / 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
2025 $8,193 $707,723 $566,181 $141,542
2024 $8,193 $693,847 $555,080 $138,767
2023 $8,120 $680,244 $544,197 $136,047
2022 $7,839 $666,907 $533,527 $133,380
2021 $7,471 $653,831 $523,066 $130,765
2019 $7,192 $634,440 $507,552 $126,888
2018 $7,274 $616,800 $493,500 $123,300
2016 $5,438 $448,179 $317,969 $130,210
2015 $5,380 $441,448 $313,193 $128,255
2014 $5,273 $432,801 $307,058 $125,743
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas Inatomi

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Thomas Inatomi

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (323) 671-1200

    27 Total Sales

    Thomas Inatomi
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Linda Seyffert

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 17-271720

The MLS

APN: 5827-004-005

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

487 Alberta St, Altadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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