NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,174,373 - $1,325,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,880 Sq Ft
$655/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2020

Last sale price $920,000 $489 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,677/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Truly impeccable, turnkey home located in one of Whittier's most coveted neighborhoods, Mar Vista Heights. Absolutely gorgeous throughout, home offers 4 spacious bedrooms, & 2.5 beautifully updated baths. (Including one in the charming pool cottage) Attention to detail shows throughout; double door entry leads to a gracious foyer w/double coat closets. Gleaming hardwood floors w/inlaid design, crown molding, & recessed lighting grace the shared living spaces. Bright & airy living room offers privacy & quiet. Separate family room w/cozy fireplace & built in entertainment storage are open to the adjacent kitchen & dining area. Remodeled cooks kitchen features top shelf appliances, granite counters, wine rack, & views of the park like setting in the back yard. Refreshing swimming pool for those hot summer days (& nights) & as a bonus, an adorable pool cottage w/bath to keep those wet feet out of the main home. Oversized 2 car garage w/wall to wall storage & epoxied floor. All four bedrooms offer ample storage space, & the master features a private ensuite. Professional photos to come soon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Jordan

Keller Williams Realty License #01000627 Listed on: 09/26/2020

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nelya Zhovnerchuk

Real Brokerage Technologies License #02031913

Real Brokerage Technologies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,805 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned WHR110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,880 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • French Mullion Window
  • Bay Window
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Corian Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Tax Tract Number 16749
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8289026018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,724

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mar Vista Heights
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: WHR110
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8289026018
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1880.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Corian Counters, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 489.36
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Separate Family Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, French/Mullioned, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Corian Counters, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Excellent Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Stone, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Street, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Whittier Union High

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 6500-9999, Park Nearby, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8805.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2021

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8805.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5016.00
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: 16749

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Ruano Jose Alonso and Ruano Beatriz
Bought by
Jose A Ruano And Beatriz Ruano Revocable Trus and Ruano
Current Estimated Value
$1,232,093

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Howard Grover A
Bought by
Ruano Jose Alonso and Ruano Beatriz
Seller's Agent
Martha Jordan
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nelya Zhovnerchuk
Real Brokerage Technologies
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
3.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2012
Sold by
Howard Grover A and Howard Cynthia C
Bought by
Howard Grover A and Howard Cynthia C

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
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2010
Sold by
Howard Grover A and Howard Cynthia C
Bought by
Howard Grover A and Howard Cynthia C
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
Jose A Ruano And Beatriz Ruano Revocable Trus -- None Listed On Document
Ruano Jose Alonso $920,000 Fidelity National Title
Howard Grover A -- None Available
Howard Grover A -- None Available
Howard Grover A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruano Jose Alonso $560,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $275,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $200,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $322,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $99,500
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $252,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $50,000
Previous Owner Howard Grover A $211,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Sold $920,000 +4.0% $489 / Sq Ft
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2020 09/26/20 For Sale $885,000 -- $471 / 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 $11,724 $995,835 $664,612 $331,223
2024 $11,724 $976,310 $651,581 $324,729
2023 $11,522 $957,167 $638,805 $318,362
2022 $11,273 $938,400 $626,280 $312,120
2021 $10,962 $920,000 $614,000 $306,000
2020 $3,658 $264,934 $110,383 $154,551
2019 $3,635 $259,740 $108,219 $151,521
2018 $3,483 $254,648 $106,098 $148,550
2016 $3,261 $244,762 $101,979 $142,783
2015 $3,253 $241,087 $100,448 $140,639
2014 $3,201 $236,366 $98,481 $137,885
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW20200557

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8289-026-018