NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,056,000 - $1,285,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
$1,200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2021

Last sale price $963,439 $1,014 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,099/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park
  • Panoramic View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of October 2021

Come home to this incredibly charming 1925 California Craftsman Bungalow nestled in the hills of Hermon the hidden gem of Highland Park. This 3 bed/ 1 bath home is ideally located allowing for both a tranquil space to escape city life, while still having it all at your fingertips. Amenities include multiple outside spaces fully enclosed for privacy and safety- an inviting front-porch with vaulted wood ceilings, a spacious backyard patio with a covered awning, a bonus lighted and covered patio set further back on the property, and an elevated redwood deck with unobstructed views of the city and mountains.Enter the beautifully renovated home full of light with many unique custom details. The home's charm comes from its mix of original craftsman aesthetic alongside updated modern amenities. The living and dining areas include the original well-preserved wood floors and craftsman molding and trim. The galley kitchen has renovated flooring, handcrafted mosaic tilework, and open shelving by a local artist along with brand new stainless steel appliances including a Bosch 5- burner range and hood, a Bosch refrigerator and an LG wash tower. The custom shaker cabinetry provides the modern conveniences of soft-closing drawers, trash and laundry pullouts, and linen and pantry storage. The three bedrooms, include the main bedroom with tailored closets providing ample storage and newly installed wide-plank hardwood floors, a guest bedroom, and an attached garage converted to a third bedroom currently used as an office and creative space. The handcrafted artisan work is continued in the full bathroom with the wash basin and the tilework. From the backdoor, step into the private oasis which includes a garden full of raised beds ready for growing vegetables and composting along with well-established fruit trees and plants including figs, persimmons, and grape vines. The home is move-in ready with upgrades such as a new sewer line, copper plumbing, foundation retrofit by Alpha Structural, new water heater, house water filter, HVAC with HEPA filtration, central heating and air, updated engineered hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry. This home is centrally located, with easy access to the parks and trails of the Arroyo Seco, the shops and restaurants of Highland Park including Figueroa and York. Down the street from South Pasadena, as well as the 110 freeway with immediate access to Downtown LA.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Whisenant

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02043126 Listed on: 08/17/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jae Buck

Meridian Capital Realty License #01880768

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,284

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,605 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entryway
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops
  • Self-Closing Cabinet Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Cabana
  • Open Patio
  • Lanai
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4901
  • Tax Tract Number 183702
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5301012026

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,284

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5301012026
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 950.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Tile Counters, Pantry, Copper Plumbing Full, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1018.95
  • Room Type: Converted Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bedroom, Jack & Jill, Entry
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wire
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Cabana, Slab, Stone, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Converted Garage, On Site, Driveway Level, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Range, Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Gas & Electric Range, Water Purifier
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Suburban, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Mountainous, Hiking, Dog Park

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Park Nearby, Yard, Secluded, Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Size: 5605
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5605.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1287

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5605.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 4901
  • Tax Tract Number: 183702

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2021
Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
Koester Aja and Boland Garrett
Bought by
Martinez Roxanna
Seller's Agent
Ryan Whisenant
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jae Buck
Meridian Capital Realty
List Price
$968,000
Sold Price
$963,439
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,561
-0.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,140,278

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$770,751
Outstanding Balance
$704,376
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$392,635

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Ortega Jerry and Osorio Liliana
Bought by
Koester Aja and Boland Garrett
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Yan
Soulful Abode Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Waidley
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
26.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.20%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Osorio Liliana
Bought by
Ortega Jerry and Osorio Liliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2009
Sold by
Bakhshi Michael
Bought by
Osorio Liliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2008
Sold by
Best Diamond Funding Corporation
Bought by
Bakhshi Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Best Diamond Funding Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2008
Sold by
Larios Rocio
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Morgan Stanley Abs Capital I Inc Trust 2

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2007
Sold by
Larios Rocio
Bought by
Larios Rocio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2007
Sold by
Alcala Henry and Larios Rocio
Bought by
Larios Rocio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2006
Sold by
Alcala Henry
Bought by
Larios Rocio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Larios Rocio
Bought by
Alcala Henry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo
Bought by
Larios Rocio

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo and Park Kwang Jae
Bought by
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2003
Sold by
Uribe Pedro Lopez and Martinez Sandra
Bought by
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo

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
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1996
Sold by
Wagner Kenneth R
Bought by
Uribe Pedro Lopez and Martinez Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,400
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records

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
Martinez Roxanna $963,500 Chicago Title Company
Koester Aja $960,000 California Best Title
Ortega Jerry -- California Members Title Ins
Osorio Liliana $235,000 North American Title Company
Bakhshi Michael $205,000 None Available
Best Diamond Funding Corp $150,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $275,676 None Available
Larios Rocio -- None Available
Larios Rocio -- None Available
Larios Rocio -- None Available
Alcala Henry -- None Available
Larios Rocio $450,000 Chicago Title Company
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo -- --
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo -- --
Cervantes Jaime Arroyo $230,000 American Title Co
Uribe Pedro Lopez $58,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martinez Roxanna $50,000
Open Martinez Roxanna $770,751
Previous Owner Koester Aja $700,000
Previous Owner Ortega Jerry $343,000
Previous Owner Osorio Liliana $232,344
Previous Owner Osorio Liliana $230,743
Previous Owner Larios Rocio $360,000
Previous Owner Cervantes Jaime Arroyo $184,000
Previous Owner Uribe Pedro Lopez $51,900
Previous Owner Uribe Pedro Lopez $46,400
Closed Cervantes Jaime Arroyo $46,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $963,439 -0.5% $1,014 / Sq Ft
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2021 08/17/21 For Sale $968,000 +0.8% $1,019 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $960,000 +26.5% $1,240 / Sq Ft
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $759,000 -- $981 / Sq Ft
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 $12,284 $1,022,366 $817,978 $204,388
2024 $12,284 $1,002,321 $801,940 $200,381
2023 $12,046 $982,668 $786,216 $196,452
2022 $11,483 $963,400 $770,800 $192,600
2021 $3,542 $280,232 $218,585 $61,647
2020 $3,575 $277,359 $216,344 $61,015
2019 $3,439 $271,921 $212,102 $59,819
2018 $3,356 $266,591 $207,944 $58,647
2016 $3,206 $256,241 $199,870 $56,371
2015 $3,161 $252,393 $196,868 $55,525
2014 $3,179 $247,450 $193,012 $54,438
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-6162

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5301-012-026