NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Franklin Place Monrovia, CA 91016

Estimated Value: $1,151,000 - $1,305,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,947 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2020

Last sale price $800,000 $411 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,433 / mo

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • City Lights View
  • Deck
  • Mayflower Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2020

Check out the 3D Tour link - Charm of 1930 - Renovations for 2020 - Charming English characteristics w/modern amenities. Major remodel 2017-18 including kitchen w/white cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, farm sink, seeded glass pendants & cabinet door to match, hidden blade ceiling fan, ceramic floor, Andersen ReNewal windows. Baths remodeled 2002 w/ceramic floor, Jacuzzi tub, bay window, granite counter. Livingroom features barrel ceiling, gas/wood fireplace, arched doorway w/steps to dining room w/French doors Original oak floors refinished & the home painted in & out 2018. There's a large 2 level enclosed & covered view deck w/ceramic floor & potting sink off the kitchen perfect for grilling & relaxation with canyon & city lights views. Two bedrooms on the main level with large closets & built-ins. The lower level includes a large master retreat w/adjacent office & French doors leading to the lower level enclosed deck leads to lush backyard w/steps to a lower level slate patio complete w/used brick fireplace. The yard is completed with a used brick wall, orange & tangerine trees & mature landscaping plus sprinklers on timers. This home exudes charm & shows pride of ownership by the current owner of 32 years. Quiet cul-de-sac street, adjacent to Monrovia Preserve & Angeles National forest. Coveted Mayflower Elementary school is blocks away & the home is conveniently located near Old Town Monrovia, Library Park, Gold Line, 210 freeway, Westfield Mall

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Adams

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01151379 Listed on: 10/31/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Hazel Perera

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01715728

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,948 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Brick Fence
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits
  • Property is zoned MORF*

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway Down Slope From Street

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Combination Foundation
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,947 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Security Lights
  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Tax Tract Number 8569
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8503017007

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,948 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: MORF*
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8503017007
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1947.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Brick Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, Intercom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sump Pump, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 410.89
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers
  • Basement: Finished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Preserve/Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6948.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1595

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6948.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4303.01
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Tract Number: 8569

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,200,412

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2019
Closed on
Apr 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vicki Adams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Hazel Perera
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$945,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-15.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$800,000 North American Title
-- None Available
-- Fidelity National Title
-- Fidelity National Title
-- --
-- --
-- Continental Land Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $760,000
Previous Owner $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Sold $800,000 -13.5% $411 / Sq Ft
02/17/2020 02/17/20 Price Changed $925,000 -1.5% $475 / Sq Ft
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Price Changed $939,000 -0.6% $482 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 For Sale $945,000 -- $485 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $11,846 $874,913 $699,932 $174,981
2024 $11,578 $857,758 $686,208 $171,550
2023 $11,310 $840,940 $672,753 $168,187
2022 $10,979 $824,452 $659,562 $164,890
2021 $10,764 $808,287 $646,630 $161,657
2020 $9,490 $730,897 $515,570 $215,327
2019 $9,319 $716,566 $505,461 $211,105
2018 $9,117 $702,516 $495,550 $206,966
2016 $5,880 $443,139 $238,409 $204,730
2015 $5,751 $436,483 $234,828 $201,655
2014 $5,692 $427,934 $230,229 $197,705
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vicki Adams

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Hazel Perera

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (626) 676-9111

    89 Total Sales

    Hazel Perera
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR19255439

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8503-017-007

California Los Angeles County Monrovia 91016

538 Franklin Place, Monrovia, CA

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