NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 Royce St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $818,000 - $1,214,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,113 Sq Ft
$944/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2021

Last sale price $896,250 $805 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,799/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2021

Stunning pool home with remodeled kitchen and bathroom, central courtyard and large guest house, and 2 car garage. Located in sought after Altadena neighborhood, near mountain hiking trails, and JPL. The main house has a light and bright open floorplan with hardwood flooring and oversized windows throughout. As you enter the spacious living room, with gleaming wood flooring, welcoming fireplace and large picture windows, you are drawn further into the dining room, with its view of the central courtyard, hardwood flooring and Tiffany style light fixture. Take a minute to linger in the beautifully upgraded kitchen with newer wood cabinetry, stainless steel sink, newer fixtures and stainless steel appliances. Continue on to the beautifully upgraded bathroom with newer sink cabinetry, granite sink top, brushed nickel fixtures and upgraded lighting. Be sure to spend a minute in the graciously sized master, with wooden flooring, walk-in closet and large picture windows. The secondary bedroom is light and bright with hardwood flooring and its own picture window. As you move to the beautifully landscaped central courtyard and side yards, you will find the guest house nestled in amongst the trees looking out on its beautifully landscaped yard and side yard. This unit is 750 sqft approx. and currently rents for $1000 a month. This well thought out guest area has 1 bed, 1 full bath, a graciously sized living room and eating area, as well as a large kitchen and laundry room. Be sure to linger in the entertainer's backyard, with its large sparkling pool and sitting area, backed by a large grassy area and storage unit. Now imagine yourself living with all this beauty around you on this truly unique and inspiring property!

Last Listed By

Wendy Tickell

Equity Union License #01255938 Listed on: 12/03/2020

Equity Union

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,007

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 9,911 Sq Ft Lot
  • Brick Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,113 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Not Applicable 1007242 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5828024019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,007

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5828024019
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1113.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 805.26
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Bathroom Features: Granite Counters, Separate Tub And Shower, Shower, Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick
  • Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9911.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2275

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9911.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Ramsey William R
Bought by
Oh David and Oh Shiho
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,050,831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$717,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2000
Sold by
Galal Mahmoud A and Galal Beverly H
Bought by
Ramsey William R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,000
Interest Rate
7.65%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oh David $896,500 First American Title Company
Ramsey William R $200,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Oh David $717,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $200,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $306,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $200,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $254,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $27,000
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $0
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $196,940
Previous Owner Ramsey William R $194,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Sold $896,250 +5.5% $805 / Sq Ft
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 For Sale $849,900 -- $764 / Sq Ft
Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

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 $11,007 $951,052 $760,885 $190,167
2023 $10,910 $932,405 $745,966 $186,439
2022 $10,531 $914,124 $731,340 $182,784
2021 $3,540 $278,398 $222,725 $55,673
2020 $3,413 $275,545 $220,442 $55,103
2019 $3,416 $270,143 $216,120 $54,023
2018 $3,404 $264,847 $211,883 $52,964
2016 $3,293 $254,564 $203,656 $50,908
2015 $3,258 $250,741 $200,597 $50,144
2014 $3,204 $245,830 $196,668 $49,162
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

MLS Number: 220011193

Ventura County Regional Data Share

APN: 5828-024-019