NOT LISTED FOR SALE

951 Descanso Dr La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

Estimated Value: $5,054,215 - $6,461,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,771 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2021

Last sale price $4,075,000 $706 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,292/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • La Canada Elementary School Rated A+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Floor in Bathroom

About This Home

As of March 2021

Designed and built in 2008 by architect Anders Troedsson, this 5 bd, 5 ba pool home, impresses the most discerning of buyers. Upon entering one is struck by the high ceilings, open floor plan, the beautiful archways & the Hickory wood plank flooring in this entertainer's dream so attentive to details. The living room and dining room have crown and base molding, recessed lights, & custom fireplace. The chef's kitchen has a large center island, a farm sink, limestone counters, a tile backsplash, high end appliances including a gas stovetop, 2 ovens, dishwashers, walk-in pantry & opens to the family room. The 1st floor is completed with a laundry room off the 2 car garage, a powder room & good closet/cabinet space. The wide staircase leads upstairs to 4 bd and 3 ba. The west wing has 2 good sized, carpeted bedrooms connected by a full bath. Off the back bedroom is a secret child's playroom behind the bookshelf. There is a bedroom suite with views of the back yard and the mountains & an attached full bath. The main suite has a fireplace, views, walk-in closet & a spacious, elegant master bath. This home has a basement/lower level for entertaining. The sizable area is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Included is a fifth bedroom, a full bathroom, a wet bar, a wine cellar, a storage room & a large television/entertainment room. The backyard is designed for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle, & has a barbecue, an outdoor fireplace, areas for dining alfresco, a pool and spa

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Berns

Keller Williams Realty License #01787757 Listed on: 02/12/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Milbrodt

Keller Williams Real Estate Services License #01276522

Keller Williams Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,192

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 5,771 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entryway
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Heated Floor in Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Tax Tract Number 2708
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5814006020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,192

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5814006020
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5771.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Crown Molding
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Retreat, Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 706.12
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar, Recreation, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Jack & Jill, Home Theatre, Family Room, Entry, Dressing Area, Basement
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Separate Tub And Shower, Privacy Toilet Door, Heated Floor, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Basement: Finished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Zoned, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12531.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2877

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12531.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Tract Number: 2708

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Fridborg Ryan Hal and Fridborg Dena Marie
Bought by
Gary Joshua and Gary Kristen
Seller's Agent
Jason Berns
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Milbrodt
Keller Williams Real Estate Services
List Price
$3,999,000
Sold Price
$4,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
1.9%
Current Estimated Value
$5,740,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,665,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,843
Interest Rate
3.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,513,211

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2013
Sold by
Fridborg Ryan and Fridborg Dena
Bought by
Fridborg Ryan Hal and Fridborg Dena Marie

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2012
Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Aghajanian Ara and Wu Judy
Bought by
Fridborg Ryan and Fridborg Dena
Seller's Agent
Craig Farestveit
Craig Estates and Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Janice McGlashan
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$2,575,000
Sold Price
$2,575,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,925,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2008
Sold by
951 Descanso Partners Llc
Bought by
Aghajanian Ara and Wu Judy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2008
Sold by
Deisbeck Rusty
Bought by
1951 Descanso Partners Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2007
Sold by
Deisbeck Jodie
Bought by
Deisbeck Rusty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$941,107
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Berger Edna V and Edna V Berger Living Trust
Bought by
Deisbeck Rusty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$941,107
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1999
Sold by
Berger Edna V
Bought by
Berger Edna V and Edna V Berger Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1998
Sold by
Berger Leo W
Bought by
Berger Edna V
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
Gary Joshua $4,075,000 Lawyers Title Company
Fridborg Ryan Hal -- None Available
Fridborg Ryan $2,575,000 Equity Title Co
Aghajanian Ara $2,775,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
1951 Descanso Partners Llc -- None Available
Deisbeck Rusty -- Chicago Title
Deisbeck Rusty $1,260,000 Chicago Title
Berger Edna V -- --
Berger Edna V -- --
Berger Leo W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gary Joshua $250,000
Open Gary Joshua $2,760,000
Closed Gary Joshua $250,000
Closed Gary Joshua $250,000
Closed Gary Joshua $2,760,000
Previous Owner Fridborg Ryan $1,925,000
Previous Owner Aghajanian Ara $729,500
Previous Owner Aghajanian Ara $1,100,000
Previous Owner Deisbeck Rusty $2,065,572
Previous Owner Deisbeck Rusty $941,107
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $4,075,000 +1.9% $706 / Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $3,999,000 +55.3% $693 / Sq Ft
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Sold $2,575,000 0.0% $461 / Sq Ft
08/09/2012 08/09/12 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2012 06/08/12 For Sale $2,575,000 -- $461 / 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 $48,192 $4,410,910 $2,646,546 $1,764,364
2024 $48,192 $4,324,422 $2,594,653 $1,729,769
2023 $47,095 $4,239,630 $2,543,778 $1,695,852
2022 $45,363 $4,156,500 $2,493,900 $1,662,600
2021 $32,366 $2,929,441 $1,670,066 $1,259,375
2020 $31,960 $2,899,404 $1,652,942 $1,246,462
2019 $31,365 $2,842,554 $1,620,532 $1,222,022
2018 $30,723 $2,786,818 $1,588,757 $1,198,061
2016 $29,596 $2,678,604 $1,527,064 $1,151,540
2015 $29,178 $2,638,370 $1,504,127 $1,134,243
2014 $28,749 $2,586,689 $1,474,664 $1,112,025
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Berns

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jason Berns

    Keller Williams Realty

    (626) 826-4544

    45 in this area

    396 Total Sales

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  • Julie Milbrodt

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Julie Milbrodt

    Keller Williams Real Estate Services

    (818) 415-4663

    17 in this area

    51 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Craig Farestveit

    Craig Estates and Fine Properties

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  • Janice McGlashan

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Janice McGlashan

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    (818) 949-5230

    89 in this area

    130 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-3309

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5814-006-020

California Los Angeles County La Cañada Flintridge 91011

951 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

This home is located at 951 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 since 12 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,740,054, approximately $994 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 951 Descanso Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including La Canada Elementary School, La Canada High School, and La Canada Preparatory School.

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