NOT LISTED FOR SALE

618 W Highland Ave Unit 1/2 Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated Value: $2,176,052 - $2,226,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$2,204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Mountain View
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2023

This guest house is part of a 1930 Monterey style Estate. It is nestled on a peaceful tree lined street in the desirable city of Sierra Madre adjacent to Hastings Ranch. This move-in ready home features a living room with brick trimmed fireplace, dining room with original built-ins, nice sized kitchen, two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Laundry is located in the basement which is spacious enough to be used as a bonus room, office, art studio, etc. The enclosed front porch boasts mountain views and is a perfect spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Tenant pays all utilities except for trash. Parking is on-street. Driveway, garage and yard belong to the main house. A small, housebroken dog may be considered. NO smoking. Each adult over 18 must submit a separate application. Credit, background and eviction reports required as part of the application process. Minimum FICO score of 720 and 2 1/2 times the monthly rent is required to be considered. Three month’s bank statements and pay stubs and two years of employment verification required. The four bedroom main house on this property is also available on a separate lease for $4900.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Carol Bush

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01995250 Listed on: 01/08/2023

Seven Gables Real Estate

Co-Listed By

JOANNE CAPITANO

Seven Gables Real Estate License #00943603

Last Renter's Agent

Carol Bush

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01995250 Listed on: 01/08/2023

Seven Gables Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Desert faces the back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned SRR1*

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Sierra Madre Elementary School
  • Wilson Middle School
  • Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,800
  • Rent includes trash collection
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 1/15/23
  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / A
  • Tax Tract Number 7516
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5768014034

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,801

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Additional Rent For Pets: Yes
  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2023-01-15
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Key: 100
  • Deposit Pets: 500
  • Deposit Security: 5800
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Call, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
  • Total Move In Costs: 9300.00

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SRR1*
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 5768014034
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1000.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2.90
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Main Floor Full Bath
  • Basement: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified
  • Elementary School: Sierra Madre
  • Middle School: Wilson
  • High School: Pasadena
  • Elementary School: Sierra Madre
  • High School: Pasadena
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilson
  • Elementary School #2: SIEMAD
  • High School2: PASADE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Desert Back, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11377.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2612

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: No
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 11377.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Rent Includes: Trash Collection

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Census Tract: 4305.02
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 07516

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2024
Sold by
Sophie Thomas E and Sophie Mcdonald
Bought by
Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Living T and Mcdonald
Current Estimated Value
$2,176,541

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Andrea Edmonds Revocable Living Trust and Edmonds Andrea
Bought by
Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Trust and Mcdonald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2009
Sold by
Edmonds Andrea
Bought by
Edmonds Andrea and Andrea Edmonds Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2009
Sold by
Sanchez Sharon L Smith and The Rex Hoe Smith Revocable Tr
Bought by
Edmonds Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2001
Sold by
Smith Rex Hoe
Bought by
Smith Rex Hoe and Rex Hoe Smith Revocable Trust
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
Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Living T -- None Listed On Document
Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Living T -- None Listed On Document
Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Trust $2,150,000 California Title Company
Edmonds Andrea -- None Available
Edmonds Andrea $722,500 Lawyers Title
Smith Rex Hoe -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thomas And Sophie Mcdonald Revocable Trust $800,000
Previous Owner Edmonds Andrea $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/17/2023 02/17/23 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
02/16/2023 02/16/23 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
01/26/2023 01/26/23 Off Market $2,900 -- --
01/26/2023 01/26/23 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Off Market $2,900 -- --
01/08/2023 01/08/23 For Rent $2,900 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $10,801 $1,749,907 $1,268,127 $481,780
2024 $10,801 $912,150 $719,627 $192,523
2023 $10,739 $894,266 $705,517 $188,749
2022 $10,373 $876,733 $691,684 $185,049
2021 $9,948 $859,543 $678,122 $181,421
2019 $9,579 $834,050 $658,009 $176,041
2018 $9,674 $817,697 $645,107 $172,590
2016 $9,307 $785,946 $620,057 $165,889
2015 $9,166 $774,142 $610,744 $163,398
2014 $8,972 $758,979 $598,781 $160,198
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR23003706

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5768-014-034