$565,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2025

956 Buena Vista St Duarte, CA 91010

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,070 Sq Ft
$420/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$528 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dual Staircase
  • Mountain View
  • Living Room with Attached Deck

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom, 2.5-Bathroom Tri-Level Townhouse North of Huntington Drive! Located near the scenic Royal Oaks Walking Trail, this beautifully updated end-unit townhouse offers both comfort and style in a prime location. Built in 1985, this spacious home features a modern and functional layout with tasteful finishes throughout. The ground floor provides a 2-car garage with ample storage, laundry facilities, new garage door opener and 240 volt electric car charger for added convenience. The main floor boasts an inviting living room that is enhanced by a cozy fireplace with a custom wood mantelpiece, wood flooring and an abundance of natural light for relaxation or entertaining. The half-bath on the main floor has been completely remodeled. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, garbage disposal and updated light fixtures. The dining area has easy access to a private outdoor patio with an amazing view of the local mountains. This townhouse includes two spacious master suites, each featuring vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, new carpet, walk-in closets, and private baths-ensuring ultimate privacy and comfort. The primary bedroom has been updated with floating nightstands and a remodeled closet with custom cabinetry. Additional features include new porcelain floor tile in upstairs bathrooms, Ring camera with automatic front door lock, custom electric shades, a fully repainted interior, smart thermostat, updated electrical and modern fixtures. This meticulously cared-for townhouse offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades and classic design elements. Conveniently located near walking trails, shopping and dining, this home is ready for a new owner to move in and enjoy all it has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Cuellar

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 626-252-4357 License #01977414 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Lopez

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01752038

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wood Fence

HOA Fees

  • $420 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 41426
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8530004107
  • $552 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 14 Units
  • Buena Vista HOA, Phone Number (626) 400-6222
  • Cardinal Real Estate Group HOA

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,884

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$420 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Floating night stands
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: DUCP*
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8530004107
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1070.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 528.04
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 420.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Buena Vista HOA
  • Phone: 6264006222
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Suburban
  • Association Management: Cardinal Real Estate Group

Schools

  • School District: Duarte Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26261.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6029

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 26261.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 14
  • Number Of Units Total: 14

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4301.01
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 41426
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 552.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Huffman Genevieve Danielle and Huffman Shea
Bought by
Liang Qingcui and Xu Xiang Ming
Seller's Agent
Catherine Cuellar
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Lopez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.74%
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.25%
Original Mortgage
$536,750
Outstanding Balance
$535,799
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,855

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2023
Sold by
Huffman Genevieve Danielle
Bought by
Huffman Genevieve Danielle and Huffman Shea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Huffman Shea Cassidy
Bought by
Huffman Genevieve Danielle
Seller's Agent
Brad Palfrey
Bradley R. Palfrey, BROKER
Buyer's Agent
Margie Camacho
Century 21 Jervis & Associates
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$370,300
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Gutierrez Andy
Bought by
Kincart Gutierrez Heather A
Seller's Agent
Brad Palfrey
Bradley R. Palfrey, BROKER
Buyer's Agent
Margie Camacho
Century 21 Jervis & Associates
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,300
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Kincart Gutierrez Heather A
Bought by
Huffman Genevieve Danielle
Seller's Agent
Brad Palfrey
Bradley R. Palfrey, BROKER
Buyer's Agent
Margie Camacho
Century 21 Jervis & Associates
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,300
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2004
Sold by
Hamden Dunia
Bought by
Kincart Heather A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,600
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Parreno Erlinda
Bought by
Hamden Dunia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Espree Natalie L
Bought by
Parreno Erlinda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
8.62%
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 $565,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Gift Deed -- First American Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Transaction History Record -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $390,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $292,000 Equity Title Company
Individual Deed $155,000 Fidelity Title Co
Individual Deed $117,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $536,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Construction
Previous Owner $370,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,600 Commercial
Previous Owner $198,882 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $233,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $116,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $94,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $93,600 No Value Available
Closed $29,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $565,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $565,000 -1.7% $528 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $575,000 +1.8% $537 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Off Market $565,000 -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $575,000 +47.4% $537 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $390,000 -4.9% $364 / Sq Ft
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $410,000 -- $383 / 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
2025 $5,884 $435,048 $296,057 $138,991
2024 $5,884 $426,518 $290,252 $136,266
2023 $5,715 $418,156 $284,561 $133,595
2022 $5,574 $409,958 $278,982 $130,976
2021 $5,507 $401,920 $273,512 $128,408
2020 $5,171 $397,800 $270,708 $127,092
2019 $298 $364,860 $263,029 $101,831
2018 $4,647 $357,707 $257,872 $99,835
2016 $4,328 $335,000 $242,000 $93,000
2015 $4,170 $324,400 $234,100 $90,300
2014 $3,553 $269,000 $194,100 $74,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25010880

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8530-004-107