Seller's Agent in 2024
Heather Scherbert
Coldwell Banker Realty
(818) 903-3393
80 in this area
127 Total Sales
5540 Rock Castle Dr La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Estimated Value: $2,313,000 - $2,928,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,158
Sq Ft
$1,189/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Open Floorplan
- Mountain Avenue Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
About This Home
As of March 2024Enter in the front door and your eyes are immediately drawn to a sparkling pool framed by unobstructed views of the foothills. Built by Building Worx Inc. and designed by Architect NEO and Associates, this post + beam mid-century modern home is a rare find in the hills of La Canada Flintridge. Behind a privacy wall sited on over 10,000 square feet, the property offers walls of glass, the finest quality of finishes and a true feel for Southern California living with openness and light throughout. The home offers an ideal floor plan featuring three bedrooms, office/den and two bathrooms in the main house and an accessory dwelling unit with kitchenette and bathroom attached to the two car garage. This picturesque home has been sensitively remodeled and expanded to enhance the original architecture, and provides a multitude of spaces to find solitude, relaxation or to gather with friends for celebrations.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: (818) 903-3393 License #01959915 Listed on: 12/16/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,469
Year Built
- Built in 1959 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 10,845 Sq Ft Lot
- East Facing Home
- Wood Fence
- No Sprinklers
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,158 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Entryway
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Wood Flooring
- Mountain Views
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Concrete Porch or Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Private Water Source
- Sewer Paid
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Foothills
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 64
- Assessor Parcel Number 5870030014
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 16, 2023
Closed on
Mar 4, 2024
Sold by
5540 Rock Castle Lc Llc
Bought by
David L Viar And Jane A Viar Declaration Of T and Viar
Seller's Agent
Heather Scherbert
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Turner
Nourmand & Associates-HW
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,767,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$228,000
-7.61%
Views
362
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$201,182
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.90%
Original Mortgage
$2,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,708,045
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$130,298
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2022
Closed on
Dec 16, 2022
Sold by
Renate R Dean Trust
Bought by
5540 Rock Castle Lc Llc
Seller's Agent
Kookhwa Lee
Kookhwa Lee, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Heather Scherbert
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
6.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,704,201
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Dean Renate and Taylor Riba
Bought by
Renate R Dean Trust and Dean
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Dean Renate R and Dean Renate Rempe
Bought by
Dean Renate R and Renate R Dean Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L Viar And Jane A Viar Declaration Of T | $2,767,000 | Equity Title | |
| David L Viar And Jane A Viar Declaration Of T | $2,767,000 | Equity Title | |
| 5540 Rock Castle Lc Llc | $1,600,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Renate R Dean Trust | -- | First American Title Company O | |
| Dean Renate | $445,000 | First American Title Company O | |
| Dean Renate R | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | David L Viar L | $1,350,000 | |
| Open | David L Viar And Jane A Viar Declaration Of T | $2,750,000 | |
| Closed | David L Viar And Jane A Viar Declaration Of T | $2,750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 5540 Rock Castle Lc Llc | $1,704,201 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate | $136,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate | $136,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $112,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $102,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $74,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate R | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dean Renate Rempe | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2024 03/29/24 | Sold | $2,767,000 | -1.0% | $1,282 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2024 03/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2024 02/21/24 | Price Changed | $2,795,000 | -3.5% | $1,295 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2024 01/24/24 | Price Changed | $2,895,000 | -3.3% | $1,342 / Sq Ft |
| 01/03/2024 01/03/24 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | +8.2% | $1,388 / Sq Ft |
| 01/02/2024 01/02/24 | Off Market | $2,767,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | +87.2% | $1,388 / Sq Ft |
| 01/09/2023 01/09/23 | Sold | $1,600,000 | +6.7% | $1,042 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2022 11/18/22 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $977 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,469 | $1,519,356 | $958,860 | $560,496 |
| 2024 | $18,469 | $1,632,000 | $1,275,816 | $356,184 |
| 2023 | $8,320 | $709,345 | $521,804 | $187,541 |
| 2022 | $1,821 | $133,930 | $43,168 | $90,762 |
| 2021 | $1,784 | $131,305 | $42,322 | $88,983 |
| 2020 | $1,759 | $129,960 | $41,889 | $88,071 |
| 2019 | $1,723 | $127,413 | $41,068 | $86,345 |
| 2018 | $1,551 | $124,915 | $40,263 | $84,652 |
| 2016 | $1,461 | $120,066 | $38,700 | $81,366 |
| 2015 | $1,434 | $118,263 | $38,119 | $80,144 |
| 2014 | $1,425 | $115,948 | $37,373 | $78,575 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heather Scherbert
-
Lisa Zastrow
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Lisa Zastrow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(818) 371-3018
64 in this area
114 Total Sales
-
Kimberly Turner
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Kimberly Turner
Nourmand & Associates-HW
(818) 383-7060
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Matt Letcher
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Matt Letcher
Nourmand & Associates-HW
(818) 790-6774
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Kookhwa Lee
Seller's Agent in 2023
Kookhwa Lee
Kookhwa Lee, Broker
(818) 216-0813
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-16019
APN: 5870-030-014
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