$1,360,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

5245 Ramsdell Ave La Crescenta, CA 91214

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
11,199 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$735 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Valley View Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled on Ramsdell Avenue, this traditional home blends rustic charm with modern comfort. A welcoming front porch creates a gracious first impression for the peaceful retreat that awaits inside. Step into the sunlit living room, where vaulted beamed ceilings, wood floors, a Malm-style fireplace, and sliding glass doors with views and direct access to the backyard. The centrally located dining room flows into the updated kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and a convenient pass-through window. Adjacent to the dining area is a multi-use space, perfect for an office, den, or creative space to suit your lifestyle. The newly renovated primary bedroom features recessed lighting and wood flooring, while the en-suite bathroom offers a spa-like experience with a soaking tub. A downstairs bedroom includes mirrored closet doors and opens directly to the patio and backyard. Upstairs, a private bedroom retreat features its own balcony with picturesque mountain and backyard views. Step outside to your own backyard oasis. Surrounded by mature landscaping and shaded by a canopy tree, the paver patio is ideal for al fresco dining with mountain vistas as your backdrop. A spacious covered lounge area provides the perfect setting for hosting gatherings, from game nights to casual entertaining. Cross a charming bridge into parklike grounds, where a sparkling pool invites you to enjoy warm summer days and unforgettable gatherings. Additional features include a new roof (2025), central air and heat, a laundry room, raised garden beds, and a generous backyard space. With access to the award-winning La Crescenta schools, this exceptional home is truly a rare find melding charm and modern finishes enveloped by nature.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Kelly

COMPASS Brokerage Email: cristina.kelly@compass.com License #01387070 Listed on: 06/24/2025

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Ben Kelly

COMPASS Brokerage Email: cristina.kelly@compass.com License #01414185

Last Buyer's Agent

Esperanza de la Rosa

COMPASS License #01901440

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5866007031

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5866007031
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1850.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Balcony, Track Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Brick Walls
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 735.14
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Primary Suite, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Office, Living Room, Loft, Den
  • Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Balcony
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio, Tile, Patio Open, Front Porch, Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2571

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11200.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Frenehard Emmanuel and Frenehard Katherine
Bought by
Quane Troy
Seller's Agent
Cristina Kelly
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Esperanza de la Rosa
COMPASS
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
5.02%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,375,443

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,443
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,209,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,208,713
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,731

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Quane Vittoria
Bought by
Quane Troy
Seller's Agent
Cristina Kelly
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Esperanza de la Rosa
COMPASS
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
5.02%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,209,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,208,713
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,731

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Wick Claudia
Bought by
Frenehard Emmanuel and Frenehard Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,400
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1998
Sold by
Wick Thomas E
Bought by
Wick Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
9.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1998
Sold by
Trust Westefer Paul And Arlene Trs Weste
Bought by
Wick Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
9.87%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,360,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Individual Deed $538,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Individual Deed $330,000 Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,209,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $430,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $247,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $1,360,000 +5.0% $735 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $700 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $8,755 $764,904 $611,929 $152,975
2024 $8,755 $749,907 $599,931 $149,976
2023 $8,463 $735,204 $588,168 $147,036
2022 $8,124 $720,789 $576,636 $144,153
2021 $7,981 $706,657 $565,330 $141,327
2019 $7,676 $685,699 $548,563 $137,136
2018 $7,517 $672,255 $537,807 $134,448
2016 $7,167 $646,152 $516,924 $129,228
2015 $7,012 $636,447 $509,160 $127,287
2014 $6,955 $623,981 $499,187 $124,794
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-22915

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5866-007-031

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