NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Kent St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $887,000 - $1,044,807

3 Beds
2 Baths
988 Sq Ft
$974/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2018

Last sale price $675,500 $684 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,123/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Property is near a park
  • Granite Countertops
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2018

This Suburban Homestead can finally be yours! Have you been looking for an escape of the hustle and traffic of Downtown? Have you been wanting to get a piece of the American dream, and own a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood that you can retreat to each day? 953 Kent in Altadena is your chance! This adorable 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home sits on a prime, southern facing lot in a hidden pocket of Altadena, just minutes away from Old Town Pasadena, JPL, La Canada Flintridge! Having been recently renovated and updated, this house just needs you to make it a home! When you're ready to take a break from everyday life, you can head into your backyard and tend to your low maintenance landscape, enjoy the fresh fruits from the trees or grow your own vegetables in the raised garden! The chicken coop is ready for you to add some hens and start your own suburban homestead, in beautiful Altadena.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan McMahon

Coldwell Banker George Realty License #01899434 Listed on: 09/11/2018

Coldwell Banker George Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Tieu

Key Investment Realty License #01394718

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,486 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Tax Tract Number 85
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5823012006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,678

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5823012006
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 988.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 683.70
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Chain Link
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7486.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4610.00
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Tract Number: 85

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2023
Sold by
Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi
Bought by
Baik Fujimoto Family Trust
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$961,952

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2018
Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Siegel Kristina Lara Garcia and Siegel John Donald
Bought by
Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi and Baik Hee Kyung Almee
Seller's Agent
Ryan McMahon
Coldwell Banker George Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Tieu
Key Investment Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2012
Closed on
Aug 10, 2012
Sold by
Along Comes Mary Llc
Bought by
Siegel Kristina Lara Garcia and Siegel John Donald
Seller's Agent
Sean Church
PARTNER Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ryan McMahon
Coldwell Banker George Realty
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,500
2.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$389,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2012
Closed on
Jun 1, 2012
Sold by
Payne Rodney and Estate Of Juanita M Bragg
Bought by
Along Comes Mary Llc
Seller's Agent
Nancy McSween
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sean Church
PARTNER Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2006
Sold by
Bragg Juanita J
Bought by
Bragg Juanita M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Payne Rodney and Bragg Juanita J
Bought by
Bragg Juanita J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
Sold by
Bragg Juanita James
Bought by
Payne Rodney

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Baik Fujimoto Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi $675,500 Western Resource Title Compa
Siegel Kristina Lara Garcia $410,000 Lawyers Title
Along Comes Mary Llc $260,000 Lawyers Title
Bragg Juanita M -- Alliance Title Company
Bragg Juanita J -- Alliance Title Company
Payne Rodney -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pujimoto Lyndsay Akemi $651,200
Previous Owner Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi $535,900
Previous Owner Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi $540,400
Previous Owner Fujimoto Lyndsay Akemi $540,000
Previous Owner Siegel Kristina Lara Garcia $389,500
Previous Owner Payne Rodney $16,000
Previous Owner Bragg Juanita M $544,185
Previous Owner Bragg Juanita M $544,185
Previous Owner Bragg Juanita J $544,185
Previous Owner Payne Rodney $135,000
Previous Owner Bragg Juanita James $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Sold $675,500 +0.1% $684 / Sq Ft
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2018 09/11/18 For Sale $675,000 +64.6% $683 / Sq Ft
08/08/2012 08/08/12 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2012 08/03/12 Sold $410,000 +2.6% $415 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 For Sale $399,500 +53.7% $404 / Sq Ft
06/21/2012 06/21/12 Sold $260,000 -5.5% $263 / Sq Ft
04/11/2012 04/11/12 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 For Sale $275,000 -- $278 / 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
2024 $8,678 $738,755 $591,005 $147,750
2023 $8,600 $724,270 $579,417 $144,853
2022 $8,304 $710,069 $568,056 $142,013
2021 $7,923 $696,147 $556,918 $139,229
2019 $7,626 $675,500 $540,400 $135,100
2018 $5,363 $443,722 $305,412 $138,310
2016 $5,200 $426,494 $293,553 $132,941
2015 $5,144 $420,089 $289,144 $130,945
2014 $5,045 $411,861 $283,481 $128,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR18222012

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5823-012-006