$950,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025

5494 E Montecito Ave Fresno, CA 93727

Sunnyside Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,283 Sq Ft
1.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$289 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of April 2025

Fall in love with this Victorian beauty, built in 1996! Featuring ornate trim, high ceilings, and stunning stained glass windows that fill the space with natural light. Admire the architectural beauty of the wraparound porch, multi-faceted roof, and intricate brickwork.Set on over an acre, the property offers ample outdoor space, a 30'x25' covered structure for RV / boat parking, and a fully functional barn, all within a gated, tree-line perimeter for privacy and security.Inside, hard wood floors and period fixtures enhance the home's character.The spacious kitchen showcases marble countertops, double ovens, antique replica stove and gas cooktop, built in SubZero fridge/freezer, a large island, and generous walk-in pantry. The main level includes a living room, formal dining room, study, library, sunroom, laundry room and two bathrooms. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a sitting area, private balcony, and ensuite bath with custom cabinetry, a jetted tub, separate shower, dual sinks, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets share a full bath, and an accessible, wide open attic with plenty of room for both storage and potential expansion.Recent updates include HVAC, a tankless water heater and OWNED SOLAR panels.Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Victorian home with modern comforts and expansive outdoor amenities.Schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Gibbs

Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno License #01953776 Listed on: 02/13/2025

Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno

Last Buyer's Agent

Lacie Pehrson

Real Broker License #01982170

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x285
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,283 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • SEER Rated 13+ Air Conditioning Units
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Barn

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,770

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Victorian
  • Price Per Square Foot: 289.37
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Number Of Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Type: Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Other
  • Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower, Tub, Jetted Tub
  • Dining Room Features: Formal
  • Kitchen: F/S Range/Oven, Built In Range/Oven, Gas Appliances, Electric Appliances, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Eating Area, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Utility Room, On Lower Level, Gas Hook Up, Electric Hook Up
  • Extra Rooms: Office, Den/Study
  • Basement: None
  • Square Footage: 3283.00

Exterior Features

  • Yard: Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Auto, Sprinklers Manual, Fenced, Mature Landscape, Garden Area, Drip System
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick
  • Detached Structures: Barn
  • Foundation: Wood Subfloor
  • Patio: Covered, Wood Deck, Other
  • Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Existing RV Parking, Work/Shop Area, Auto Opener

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central Heat & Cool, Whole House Fan
  • Gas And Electric: Public Utilities
  • Sewer/Water: Septic Tank, Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Fresno MLS

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Other

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0800
  • Lot Dimensions: 165X285
  • Lot Measurement: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47044.00
  • Price Per Acre: 879629.63

Green Features

  • Energy Efficiency: Dual Pane Windows, 13+ SEER A/C, Tankless Water Heater

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1996

MLS Schools

  • School District 2: Fresno Unified
  • School Type: High School
  • School Name: Sunnyside
  • School Type: Junior High School
  • School Name: Terronez
  • School Type: Grade School
  • School Name: Ayer

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Perez Suzanna Espinosa
Bought by
Luera Perez Karlos
Seller's Agent
Michelle Gibbs
Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno
Buyer's Agent
Lacie Pehrson
Real Broker
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.56%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$940,792

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.34%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$757,298
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Damm Family Living Trust and Damm Beverly J
Bought by
Luera Perez Karlos
Seller's Agent
Michelle Gibbs
Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno
Buyer's Agent
Lacie Pehrson
Real Broker
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.56%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$757,298
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Damm Henry E and Damm Beverly J
Bought by
Damm Henry E and Damm Beverly J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2016
Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Hill Daphne
Bought by
Damm Henry E and Damm Beverly J
Seller's Agent
Vivian Swiney
Realty Concepts, Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Non-Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$572,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$357,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2015
Sold by
Hill Steven G and Hill Daphne T
Bought by
Hill Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1999
Sold by
Gordon Hill Steven and Thomas Daphne
Bought by
Hill Steven G and Hill Daphne T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Placer Title Company
Grant Deed $950,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $550,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $357,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,374 New Conventional
Previous Owner $165,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $950,000 +5.6% $289 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $900,000 +63.6% $274 / Sq Ft
01/24/2017 01/24/17 Sold $550,000 -3.8% $168 / Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2016 10/17/16 For Sale $572,000 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Fresno MLS

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 $7,770 $638,316 $116,056 $522,260
2023 $7,770 $613,531 $111,550 $501,981
2022 $7,519 $601,502 $109,363 $492,139
2021 $7,311 $589,709 $107,219 $482,490
2020 $7,281 $583,663 $106,120 $477,543
2019 $8,598 $572,220 $104,040 $468,180
2018 $5,242 $428,777 $92,509 $336,268
2017 $5,102 $416,200 $78,000 $338,200
2016 $4,864 $402,445 $75,433 $327,012
2015 $4,706 $396,400 $74,300 $322,100
2014 $4,406 $371,200 $69,600 $301,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Gibbs

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michelle Gibbs

    Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno

    (559) 351-3279

    6 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Michelle Gibbs
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lacie Pehrson

    Real Broker

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  • Vivian Swiney

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Vivian Swiney

    Realty Concepts, Ltd

    (559) 730-0300

    2 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Vivian Swiney
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Non-Member Non-Member

    Non-Member Office

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Map

Source: Fresno MLS

MLS Number: 625332

Fresno MLS

APN: 472-070-21

California Fresno County Fresno 93727 Sunnyside

5494 E Montecito Ave, Fresno, CA

This home is located at 5494 E Montecito Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 and is currently priced at $950,000, approximately $289 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 5494 E Montecito Ave is a home located in Fresno County with nearby schools including Ayer Elementary School, Elizabeth Terronez Middle School, and Sunnyside High School.

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