NOT LISTED FOR SALE

955 Athens St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $1,328,000 - $1,554,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,691 Sq Ft
$848/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2015

Last sale price $810,000 $479 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,933/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of October 2015

Beautifully maintained 1940 cottage with a warm and homey Southern feel.Offering 3 bedrooms, which includes a Garden Room addition(by Four Seasons) to the master suite giving way to an indoor outdoor presence. Seller expanded den, (with permit) to create this spacious Master with fireplace and view of the secluded and peaceful backyard. The kitchen and baths have been updated. Hardwood floors, crown moldings are just a sample of character in this home. Plantation shutters in 2 of the bedrooms. Unique, large screened in wrap around porch makes an additional entertaining area is surrounded by a wild garden and has lovely tree top views (over 300 square feet). 2 car garage plus adjoining storage area under house, perfect for a Wine Cellar. Central heating and air. There is a laundry area in the kitchen. New roof (2006), New fence (2014), new sewer line (2013), Large storage area adjoining the garage. Ready for you to move in and relax! Easy care back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Thornton

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic Brokerage Phone: (626) 893-3303 License #01022261 Listed on: 06/12/2015

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

Co-Listed By

Shereen Kelly

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: (626) 893-3303 License #00927323

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Arrobio

The Agency License #01380920

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,929

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,642 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,691 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5842004007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,929

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Backyard Table, 2 Chairs, Bench. Refrigerator without warranty.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5842004007
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1691.00
  • 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
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 479.01

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Common Area
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6642.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1525

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6642.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2015
Closed on
Oct 14, 2015
Sold by
Frere Katherine S and Katherine Frere Berger Trust
Bought by
Cheadle Timothy A and Cheadle Patricia A
Seller's Agent
Jan Thornton
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Christina Arrobio
The Agency
List Price
$810,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Total Days on Market
103
Current Estimated Value
$1,434,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$624,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2006
Sold by
Sheldon Shannon Stacy
Bought by
Frere Katherine S and Katherine Frere Berger Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2004
Sold by
Fluet Ellis and Fluet Elizabeth M
Bought by
Sheldon Shannon Stacy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Lee Richard L and Lee Shirley J
Bought by
Fluet Ellis and Fluet Elizabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1995
Sold by
Lee Richard L and Lee Shirley J
Bought by
Lee Richard L and Lee Shirley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1994
Sold by
Galvin Edythe M and Lee Shirley J
Bought by
Lee Richard L and Lee Shirley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1994
Sold by
Galvin Edythe M
Bought by
Lee Shirley J and Lee Gregory L
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
Cheadle Timothy A $810,000 North American Title Company
Frere Katherine S $699,000 Lawyers Title Company
Sheldon Shannon Stacy $550,000 California Title Company
Fluet Ellis $215,000 --
Lee Richard L -- --
Lee Richard L -- World Title
Lee Shirley J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cheadle Timothy A $557,000
Closed Cheadle Timothy A $607,000
Closed Cheadle Timothy A $607,500
Closed Cheadle Timothy A $121,419
Previous Owner Frere Katherine S $175,000
Previous Owner Sheldon Shannon Stacy $440,000
Previous Owner Fluet Ellis $193,200
Previous Owner Fluet Ellis $50,000
Previous Owner Fluet Ellis A $170,000
Previous Owner Fluet Ellis $25,000
Previous Owner Fluet Ellis $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Sold $810,000 0.0% $479 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2015 06/12/15 For Sale $810,000 -- $479 / 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
2024 $10,929 $940,068 $659,209 $280,859
2023 $10,833 $921,636 $646,284 $275,352
2022 $10,457 $903,565 $633,612 $269,953
2021 $9,950 $885,849 $621,189 $264,660
2019 $9,574 $859,576 $602,765 $256,811
2018 $9,737 $842,723 $590,947 $251,776
2016 $9,441 $810,000 $568,000 $242,000
2015 $8,240 $700,139 $451,549 $248,590
2014 $8,068 $686,425 $442,704 $243,721
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-315005061

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5842-004-007