NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 Hillcrest Ave La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Estimated Value: $2,204,000 - $10,596,636

7 Beds
10 Baths
10,625 Sq Ft
$689/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2018

Last sale price $7,850,000 $739 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $46,379/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Greenhouse
  • City Lights View
  • La Canada Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 2.14 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2018

A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a landmark, architecturally significant estate set in the heart of La Canada Flintridge. Meticulously designed by renowned architect John Winford Byers, no detail was spared in this incredibly Romantic Spanish Colonial Revival Masterpiece. Known as Casa de las Puertas, or House of Doors this compound occupies 2.1 acres of park-like manicured grounds with breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Mountains & valley. Nearly every ounce of this villa has been preserved/restored to perfection plus equipped with today's top-of-the-line amenities. Highlights include an open gourmet kitchen, sound system, plus sophisticated lighting and security. Grounds offer a salt water pool & spa, cabana/grill, a lighted sport court plus expansive gardens & waterfalls.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Brandt

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01372976 Listed on: 01/29/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

PFNon-Member Default

ITECH MLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $96,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 2.14 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 10,625 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Sport Court
  • Greenhouse

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5821006012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$96,833

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Security System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5821006012
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 10625.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Primary Retreat, Living Room, Den
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 738.82
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Sport Court Private, Guest House
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wrought Iron
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Guest, Street, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooking, Range
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 93064.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.1365

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 93064.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2018
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Baybak Michael
Bought by
Ding Su and Lu Zhu
Seller's Agent
Laura Brandt
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
PFNon-Member Default
ITECH MLS
List Price
$8,595,000
Sold Price
$7,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$745,000
-8.67%
Current Estimated Value
$7,319,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$530,788
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1996
Sold by
Baybak Elizabeth
Bought by
Baybak Michael and Beowulf Celebration Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,790,000
Interest Rate
7.46%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1995
Sold by
Scott Myrl R and Scott Joan N
Bought by
Baybak Michael and Baybak Elizabeth

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
Interest Rate
7.25%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ding Su $7,850,000 Lawyers Title
Baybak Michael -- --
Baybak Elizabeth -- --
Baybak Michael $1,760,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Baybak Michael $1,790,000
Previous Owner Baybak Michael $760,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Sold $7,850,000 -8.7% $739 / Sq Ft
04/18/2018 04/18/18 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2018 01/29/18 For Sale $8,595,000 -- $809 / 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 $96,833 $8,931,954 $5,484,790 $3,447,164
2024 $96,833 $8,756,819 $5,377,246 $3,379,573
2023 $94,731 $8,585,117 $5,271,810 $3,313,307
2022 $91,245 $8,416,783 $5,168,442 $3,248,341
2021 $89,569 $8,251,749 $5,067,100 $3,184,649
2019 $86,791 $8,007,000 $4,916,808 $3,090,192
2018 $31,987 $2,878,382 $2,089,438 $788,944
2016 $30,768 $2,766,612 $2,008,303 $758,309
2015 $30,225 $2,725,056 $1,978,137 $746,919
2014 $29,819 $2,671,677 $1,939,389 $732,288
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Brandt

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Laura Brandt

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (818) 400-0476

    6 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Laura Brandt
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-818000407

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5821-006-012

California Los Angeles County La Cañada Flintridge 91011

717 Hillcrest Ave, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

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