NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8159 Catalina Ave Whittier, CA 90602

Mar Vista Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $929,000 - $1,123,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$692/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2016

Last sale price $525,000 $354 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,989/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ocean View Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2016

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a classic Friendly Hills home at a very affordable price. There is big potential with this 3 bedroom 2 bath Mar Vista Heights home located on the corner of Catalina & Mar Vista. Property has large family kitchen with separate dining space, inside laundry room, hardwood floors, large yard, and enclosed patio room adding additional square footage to interior living space of home. Laminate floors were just installed over existing hardwood flooring in family room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Massey

Brian Massey License #01247009 Listed on: 01/09/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Socal Realty Services

Socal Realty Services License #01305558

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,456 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Additions or Alterations
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,485 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Tax Tract Number 16749
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8289026032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8289026032
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1485.00
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 353.54
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Paved, Corner Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9456.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 55.52
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2170

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9456.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Tract Number: 16749

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Pina Ruben and Pina Melissa J
Bought by
Pia Family Trust and Pia
Current Estimated Value
$1,028,098

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2016
Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Garcia Raymond A
Bought by
Pina Ruben and Pina Melissa J
Seller's Agent
Brian Massey
Brian Massey
Buyer's Agent
Socal Realty Services
Socal Realty Services
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.06%
Original Mortgage
$515,490
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2007
Sold by
Garcia Raymond A
Bought by
Garcia Raymond A and Garcia Family Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Garcia Raymond
Bought by
Garcia Raymond A and Garcia Family Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2004
Sold by
Garcia Raymond A
Bought by
Garcia Raymond A and Garcia Family Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Pia Family Trust -- --
Pina Ruben $525,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Garcia Raymond A -- Accommodation
Garcia Raymond A -- Chicago Title Co
Garcia Raymond A -- Chicago Title Co
Garcia Raymond -- Chicago Title Co
Garcia Raymond A -- --
Garcia Raymond A -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pina Ruben $515,490
Previous Owner Garcia Raymond A $337,000
Previous Owner Garcia Raymond $338,000
Previous Owner Garcia Raymond A $333,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Sold $525,000 0.0% $354 / Sq Ft
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Pending -- -- --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Off Market $525,000 -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Price Changed $525,000 -3.7% $354 / Sq Ft
02/24/2016 02/24/16 For Sale $545,000 0.0% $367 / Sq Ft
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2016 01/09/16 For Sale $545,000 0.0% $367 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2015 12/08/15 For Sale $545,000 -- $367 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $7,741 $621,488 $434,214 $187,274
2024 $7,741 $609,302 $425,700 $183,602
2023 $7,497 $597,355 $417,353 $180,002
2022 $7,340 $585,643 $409,170 $176,473
2021 $7,188 $574,161 $401,148 $173,013
2019 $7,020 $557,132 $389,250 $167,882
2018 $6,811 $546,209 $381,618 $164,591
2016 $2,278 $163,546 $49,914 $113,632
2015 $2,306 $161,091 $49,165 $111,926
2014 $2,304 $157,936 $48,202 $109,734
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Massey

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brian Massey

    Brian Massey

    (714) 313-4905

    32 Total Sales

    Brian Massey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Socal Realty Services

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW15259459

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8289-026-032

California Los Angeles County Whittier 90601 Mar Vista Heights

8159 Catalina Ave, Whittier, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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