$950,000
SOLD OCT 9, 2024
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
6,076 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$460 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • City Lights View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2024

Experience a Unique Masterpiece: Custom Geodesic Dome Home

Step into a rare opportunity to own a custom geodesic dome home, an architectural marvel inspired by the renowned 20th-century inventor Buckminster Fuller. This unique design, known for its circular construction, offers a sustainable living space that uses one-third less surface area, meaning less building material is required, embodying the principles of green living. Lovingly hand-built between 1976-1979 by a NASA Jet Propulsion Labs engineer, this home has been revitalized by its current designer/builder owners, who have seamlessly brought it into the 21st century with modern enhancements.

Perched in the sought-after "College Hills" above Whittier College, this mid-century gem provides breathtaking 180-degree views, abundant natural light, and beautiful new cork floors. The open-concept layout effortlessly blends segmented spaces, allowing you to enjoy each area uniquely. This is not a flip; it’s a meticulously crafted custom build-out where every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the stunning exposed beams to the new, eye-catching bathroom tiles and drought-resistant landscaping.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring custom handles and cabinetry that flow seamlessly into a bespoke coffee/breakfast countertop and sitting benches, all oriented to capture the spectacular 180-degree views. The entire home has been remodeled to include an additional 400 square feet, incorporating a luxurious master bedroom and flexible space. The master suite, with its expansive windows, floods the room with natural light and offers incredible views, perfect for a serene morning routine.

Enjoy the newly built deck on the backyard hillside, ideal for soaking in the magnificent sunset views. The oversized garage accommodates up to four cars, and the 26.5-foot wide driveway provides ample additional parking. Located just 18 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles and within walking distance of Historic Uptown Whittier’s vibrant shops, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants, this home offers a unique and enriching living experience.

Not only is this home a sound investment opportunity, but it is also a showpiece you will be proud to own.

Virtual Tour: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hbflmeyniqrzfnaaw4hqk/Whittier-Teaser.mov?rlkey=wni49r6tkq59crwjeguf51jzp&e=1&st=0s3j5ldc&dl=0

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JOEL CAMACHO

RE/MAX TOP PRODUCERS Brokerage Phone: 626-241-4306 License #01972564 Listed on: 07/01/2024

RE/MAX TOP PRODUCERS

Co-Listed By

Kenneth Camacho

RE/MAX TOP PRODUCERS Brokerage Phone: 626-241-4306 License #01028378

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Campos

Keller Williams Coastal Prop. License #02085417

Keller Williams Coastal Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,930

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,076 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned WHR4*

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Steep Slope
  • Driveway Down Slope From Street

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,064 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Home Theater
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 501
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8138005013
  • $594 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,930

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WHR4*
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8138005013
  • Year Built: 1979
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2064.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 460.27
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Steep Slope, Up Slope from Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6076.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1395

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6076.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5016.00
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 501...
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 594.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Allan Paul and Rosas Ariadne
Bought by
Paul Dustin Daniel and Mandel Karen Jo
Seller's Agent
JOEL CAMACHO
RE/MAX TOP PRODUCERS
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Campos
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
List Price
$970,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.06%
Views
215
Current Estimated Value
$990,603

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,603
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$752,906
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$242,739

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Velasco Jared Paul and Velasco Kristen Janelle
Bought by
Allan Paul and Rosas Ariadne
Seller's Agent
Sandra Anderson
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Autumn Gutierrez
Brick & Co Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$694,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$555,200
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Varela Robert M and Varela Raquel K
Bought by
Velasco Jared Paul and Velasco Kristen Janelle
Seller's Agent
Paul Purunjian
Purunjian Inc.
Buyer's Agent
David Gonzales
David Gonzales, Broker
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$606,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$606,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2016
Closed on
Sep 21, 2016
Sold by
Becerra Danilo J
Bought by
Varela Robert M and Vereia Raquel K
Seller's Agent
Laura Ortega
Laura Ortega, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Margo Cagle
SRG Properties
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$520,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Villarreal Griselda
Bought by
Becerra Danilo J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2014
Closed on
Apr 1, 2014
Sold by
Kushell Joel R
Bought by
Becerra Danilo J
Seller's Agent
Joel Kushell
Westworld Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Laura Ortega
Laura Ortega, Broker
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$445,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$53,100
-10.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$111,475
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2013
Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
Sold by
Rejniak Michael and Rejniak Monic
Bought by
Kushell Joel R and Kushell Sheila M
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gehris
Unreal Estate Brokerage Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Cortes
The Way Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
57.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2006
Sold by
Mahan Brian T and Trujillo Corinne E
Bought by
Rejniak Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1996
Sold by
Macarthur David Edward
Bought by
Mahan Brian T and Trujillo Corinne E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1994
Sold by
Macarthur David E
Bought by
Macarthur David Edward and David Edward Macarthur Revocable Living
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $950,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $694,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $606,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $520,000 Provident Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Title 365
Grant Deed $446,000 Wfg
Grant Deed $280,000 Wfg
Grant Deed $440,000 United Independent Title Ins
Grant Deed $150,000 Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $555,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $607,564 VA
Previous Owner $606,000 VA
Previous Owner $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $111,475 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $239,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $135,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Sold $950,000 -2.1% $460 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $970,000 0.0% $470 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Price Changed $970,000 -2.8% $470 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Price Changed $998,000 -14.6% $484 / Sq Ft
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Sale $1,168,888 +68.4% $566 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $694,000 -0.7% $449 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2020 11/03/20 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $453 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2020 09/04/20 For Sale $699,000 +15.3% $453 / Sq Ft
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Sold $606,000 +1.0% $392 / Sq Ft
09/14/2018 09/14/18 For Sale $600,000 +15.4% $389 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Sold $520,000 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
07/14/2016 07/14/16 For Sale $520,000 +16.6% $337 / Sq Ft
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Sold $445,900 0.0% $289 / Sq Ft
02/03/2014 02/03/14 Price Changed $445,900 -10.6% $289 / Sq Ft
01/02/2014 01/02/14 For Sale $499,000 +78.2% $323 / Sq Ft
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Sold $280,000 -6.4% $181 / Sq Ft
03/26/2013 03/26/13 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
12/21/2012 12/21/12 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2012 11/26/12 For Sale $299,000 -- $194 / Sq Ft
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 $8,930 $950,000 $709,600 $240,400
2024 $8,930 $736,477 $589,182 $147,295
2023 $8,693 $722,037 $577,630 $144,407
2022 $8,518 $707,880 $566,304 $141,576
2021 $8,309 $694,000 $555,200 $138,800
2020 $7,504 $618,120 $450,942 $167,178
2019 $7,418 $606,000 $442,100 $163,900
2018 $6,536 $530,400 $410,652 $119,748
2016 $5,841 $461,743 $332,095 $129,648
2015 $5,622 $454,808 $327,107 $127,701
2014 -- $281,270 $225,016 $56,254
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV24134243

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8138-005-013