$1,275,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2025

851 Crest Vista Dr Monterey Park, CA 91754

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,508 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$508 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brightwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2-minute walk to Sequoia Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Own this beautiful Mid-century Modern home in the highly desirable hills of Monterey Park. Enter inside through two large wooden doors that welcome you into the expansive living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows that flood the room with natural light, enhanced with soaring vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace that adorns the open living space. The Galley kitchen has ample cabinetry for storage, plenty of counter space, lots of windows and boasts comfortable booth seating. Downstairs includes an oversized/inside laundry room with brand new upgraded sink, wood block countertop and direct access to the backyard. There is another separate bathroom, an extremely large bonus room which can be used as a 5th bedroom or a wonderful family room. You also have direct access to the garage. Both the bonus room and the living/dining room have sliding doors that open to the plush private back yard, blending indoor and outdoor living with plenty of space for your enjoyment. Upstairs, this floor plan includes 3 generously sized bedrooms that share a hallway bathroom, a magnificent Master Bedroom with a built in vanity, full ensuite, a luxurious walk-in closet that offers an abundance of closet space and dual sinks. Additional features include a **BRAND NEW ROOF**, **ALL NEW EXTERIOR PAINT**, upgraded electrical panel, a 2 car garage with storage, gates on both sides of the house, newer laminate flooring throughout, newer interior paint and newer baseboards. Award winning school district, close to parks, shopping, restaurants, freeways, Citadel Outlets and down town LA. Come and see it for yourself, bring your family too, there is plenty of room for everyone. You will love all the other features it has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Selway

Century 21 Affiliated Brokerage Phone: 714-356-0462 License #01302975 Listed on: 04/26/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

david lao

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00991605

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned MPR1*

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,508 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Brightwood Elementary School
  • Mark Keppel High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37
  • Tax Tract Number 27503
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5252043020
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,372

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: MPR1*
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5252043020
  • Year Built: 1963
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2508.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 508.37
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Bonus Room, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Exhaust Fan(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Alhambra
  • Elementary School: Brightwood
  • High School: Mark Keppel
  • Elementary School: Brightwood
  • High School: Mark Keppel
  • Elementary School #2: BRIGHT
  • High School2: MARKEP

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16827.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3863

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 16827.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4820.02
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Tract Number: 27503

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Cheung Hau Tak
Bought by
Sweeney Dean
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Selway
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
david lao
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,530,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-16.67%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11039.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
851 Crest Vista Llc
Bought by
Hau Tak Cheung and Sweeney Dean
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Selway
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
david lao
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,530,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-16.67%
Views
47

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Aug 30, 2025
Sold by
Sweeney Dean
Bought by
Hau Tak Cheung
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Selway
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
david lao
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,530,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-16.67%
Views
47

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2021
Sold by
Linsey Ellen R
Bought by
851 Crest Vista Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1996
Sold by
Matsumoto George Haruo
Bought by
Matsumoto George Haruo and Matsumoto Mitsuko Mitzi
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Gorton Janosik & Poxon Llp
Quit Claim Deed -- Gorton James A
Grant Deed -- Gorton Janosik & Poxon Llp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Sold $1,275,000 -8.6% $508 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $556 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $1,495,000 -2.3% $596 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $1,530,000 0.0% $610 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 For Rent $3,600 -- --
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 $3,372 $175,971 $43,363 $132,608
2024 $3,372 $172,521 $42,513 $130,008
2023 $2,683 $169,139 $41,680 $127,459
2022 $3,149 $165,823 $40,863 $124,960
2021 $3,154 $162,572 $40,062 $122,510
2019 $3,781 $157,752 $38,875 $118,877
2018 $2,942 $154,660 $38,113 $116,547
2016 $2,178 $148,656 $36,634 $112,022
2015 $2,850 $146,424 $36,084 $110,340
2014 $2,130 $143,557 $35,378 $108,179
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25071741

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5252-043-020