NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 E Altadena Dr Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $892,000 - $1,909,780

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft
$625/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,789,500 $896 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,242/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Gated Parking
  • Green Roof
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2023

Enjoy Paradise in Altadena with this amazing 1922 English Tudor. This 4 BR, 2 bath with Studio/Garage will warm your heart! The charm starts with the whimsical landscaping on this 13,000 plus yard surround by mature trees and a peekaboo view of the mountains! This Home features original hardwood floors, Batcheldetr fireplace, built-in glass cabinets, remolded Kitchen, with: subway tiles, marble counter tops, CAFE range, dishwasher, brushed bronze hardware, SMEG refrigerator, farmhouse sink, breakfast nook and stackable washer & Dryer. The downstairs has 2 Bed rooms, with a full size bathroom. The upstairs - has 2 bedrooms, with full bath with a mini clawfoot tub/shower. Note THE UP STAIRS- entry room ( Title *states* that space/room is counted as the 5th bedroom.) The Garage has been transformed into a Artist studio, with high beam ceiling, A/C, Heat and a 1/2 Bathroom. (1 Car could park inside the garage) There is plenty of parking space in the driveway as well as the circular driveway. So what are you waiting for!This one of a kind treasure dream home is waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Palmer

COMPASS License #01707834 Listed on: 09/12/2023

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Gaerlan

Compass License #01012848

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • South Facing Home
  • Brick Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Patio Home
  • Turnkey
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,998 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Green Roof

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2526
  • Tax Tract Number 4602
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5833028016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Tudor
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5833028016
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1998.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: Parking, See Remarks
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors, Service Entrance
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Patio
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 750.25
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Workshop, Utility Room, Living Room, Entry, Bonus Room, Attic
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Bathtub, Walk-In Shower, Closet In Bathroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Slab, Rear Porch, Patio Open, Front Porch, Porch, Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal, Other
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Concrete, Uncovered, Paved, On Site, Heated Garage, Gated, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Covered, Converted Garage, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters, Street Lights

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Roof

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers In Rear, Rocks, Patio Home, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard, Paved, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13128.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3014

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13128.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 2526
  • Tax Tract Number: 4602

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2023
Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Bruce And Ginger Gelber Family Trust
Bought by
Davidson Aaron Abraham and Weber Stephanie Marie
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Palmer
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Grace Gaerlan
Compass
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,789,500
Premium/Discount to List
$290,500
19.38%
Views
682
Current Estimated Value
$1,249,260

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$540,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,274,725
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$25,465

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2017
Sold by
Gelber Bruce
Bought by
Gelber Bruce S and Gelber Ginger A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2006
Sold by
Mccullough Barbara J
Bought by
Gelber Bruce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1996
Sold by
Williamson Christopher
Bought by
Mccullough Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
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
Davidson Aaron Abraham $1,789,500 Lawyers Title
Gelber Bruce S -- None Available
Gelber Bruce $750,000 Equity Title Company
Mccullough Barbara J $230,000 Guardian Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davidson Aaron Abraham $1,300,000
Previous Owner Gelber Bruce $510,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Barbara J $184,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Sold $1,789,500 +19.4% $896 / Sq Ft
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 For Sale $1,499,000 0.0% $750 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Rented $5,500 -6.8% --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Price Changed $5,900 -4.8% $2 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 For Rent $6,200 -- --
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $20,361 $861,900 $861,900 --
2024 $20,361 $1,789,500 $1,300,000 $489,500
2023 $6,738 $540,031 $193,657 $346,374
2022 $6,510 $529,443 $189,860 $339,583
2021 $6,150 $519,063 $186,138 $332,925
2019 $5,925 $503,669 $180,618 $323,051
2018 $6,001 $493,794 $177,077 $316,717
2016 $5,807 $474,620 $170,201 $304,419
2015 $5,746 $467,492 $167,645 $299,847
2014 $5,636 $458,336 $164,362 $293,974
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gretchen Palmer

    COMPASS

    (310) 874-6087

    5 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Gretchen Palmer
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  • Grace Gaerlan

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Grace Gaerlan

    Compass

    (323) 428-9747

    4 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Grace Gaerlan
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-15031

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5833-028-016

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

53 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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