$2,150,000
$152K PRICE INCREASE

78 E Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Estimated payment $12,938/month

Total Views 221,138
5 Beds
5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$741 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • Sierra Madre Elementary School Rated A-
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

Brand New ADU!!! Welcome to 78 E Highland Ave in the heart of the sought-after Sierra Madre with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. This elegantly updated single-level, two-on-the-lot home offers a modern open-concept kitchen with upgraded custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a living room with a warm fireplace for those cold winter nights. The front house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 1700+ sqft of living space, which includes a newly permitted 540 sqft addition. The master bedroom offers a spacious layout with an updated en-suite, custom closet, and patio doors leading you out of a modern deck area for fresh air. Wood shutters and beautiful luxury vinyl waterproof floors throughout complete the home. Brand New permitted 1200 sqft ADU offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an open-concept modern kitchen, and a living room with central heating and air. Need more space? The rear garage with limited access down the side of the house can be used as studio or office space with its pre-plumbed bathroom and your finishing touches. This home is conveniently located near the quaint downtown village of Sierra Madre which offers local shops, trendy eateries, and much more.

Listing Agent

Raffaele Cursaro

Raffaele Cursaro Brokerage Phone: 626-824-7369 License #01810276 Listed on: 08/09/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 9,687 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned SRR3YY

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway Level
  • Paved Parking

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5767013009

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Building Details

  • 1 Separate Electric Meter
  • 1 Separate Gas Meter
  • 1 Separate Water Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,486

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Ad Number: 626-824-7369
  • Other Phone Description: 626-824-7369
  • Other Phone Number: 6262408629
  • Price Per Unit: 1075000
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 1.00
  • Zoning: SRR3YY
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Parcel Number: 5767013009
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 741.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway Level

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 1.00
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9687.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2224

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 1.00
  • Fuel Expense: 1.00
  • Gross Income: 1.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 1.00
  • Insurance Expense: 1.00
  • Lot Size Area: 9687.0000 Square Feet
  • Net Operating Income: 1.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 1
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 1
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number With Refrigerator: 1
  • Operating Expense: 1.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Expenses: 1.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4305.02
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: HAWKS

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $12,486 $1,082,430 $865,945 $216,485
2023 $12,414 $1,061,207 $848,966 $212,241
2022 $11,984 $1,040,400 $832,320 $208,080
2021 $7,609 $663,768 $464,761 $199,007
2020 $7,309 $656,963 $459,996 $196,967
2019 $7,324 $644,082 $450,977 $193,105
2018 $7,437 $631,454 $442,135 $189,319
2016 $7,172 $606,935 $424,967 $181,968
2015 $7,062 $597,819 $418,584 $179,235
2014 $6,914 $586,110 $410,385 $175,725
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Price Changed $2,150,000 -6.5% $741 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $2,300,000 0.0% $793 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $2,300,000 +7.0% $793 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $2,150,000 -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Price Changed $2,150,000 +7.6% $741 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $1,998,000 +95.9% $689 / Sq Ft
04/14/2021 04/14/21 Sold $1,020,000 +2.1% $876 / Sq Ft
02/21/2021 02/21/21 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2021 02/15/21 For Sale $998,888 0.0% $858 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Rented $3,300 +3.1% --
11/07/2018 11/07/18 For Rent $3,200 +14.3% --
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
06/21/2016 06/21/16 For Rent $2,800 +16.7% --
12/22/2012 12/22/12 Rented $2,400 -7.7% --
12/12/2012 12/12/12 Under Contract -- -- --
10/20/2012 10/20/12 For Rent $2,600 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,020,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $587,000 Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $365,592 New Conventional
Previous Owner $388,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $469,342 FHA
Previous Owner $185,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $177,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW24164540

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5767-013-009