NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,181,000 - $1,309,036

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,323 Sq Ft
$536/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2023

Last sale price $1,080,000 $465 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,851/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Verdugo Hills Senior High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2023

Nestled in the tranquil hills of Tujunga, this home offers an exceptional blend of rural living with urban access. Step inside to discover a spectacular 400-square-foot, second floor master bedroom featuring open-beam ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a glass-sliding door leading to a balcony that overlooks the breathtaking two-level backyard deck. This residence also includes a detached building comprising of a generous 380-square-foot office and an additional 400-square-foot studio with a bathroom, discreetly not listed in the official square footage. Beautiful living and dining areas, an open kitchen with abundant cabinet space further enhance the allure of this residence. The backyard presents a truly enchanting oasis with a built-in waterfall fall, evoking sentiments akin to the charm of mountainside home. Adding to the appeal, a mountainous hike awaits just a short walk from the front door. Despite its idyllic seclusion, the property is just minutes away from supermarkets, restaurants, shops, downtown Montrose, and a quick drive to downtown Glendale, Americana, Galleria, downtown Burbank, Old Town Pasadena, and the Rose Parade. The following upgrades have been added: Landscaping improvements, Switched from sprinklers to drip system with battery backup, Fenced the yard with an elegant wrought iron fence and gates, Installed wrought iron handrails on front and back stairs, Added parking space with pavers on the driveway, Installed automatic lights near the upper parking area, Revitalized the deck and stairs with new nails, The 4th bedroom and office received New coat of paint, carpet and recessed lighting, electrical sub panel and split units, Refinished exterior trim and exterior doors with a fresh coat of paint, Upgraded the primary bedroom with elegant double doors made of solid wood and stained to perfection, Smith & Noble roman shades and curtains, retractable skylight shade in the primary ensuite bath, remodeled the primary ensuite bath, Ceiling fans in the primary bedroom and 2nd bedroom, Replaced the furnace for improved efficiency, Upgraded the kitchen with a new range and microwave, Smith & Noble Roman shades in the den and living room, Treated the deck and house for termites, Clothes hanging bar in the laundry room, Replaced the main breaker switch for enhanced safety, Re-grouted the kitchen floor. This stunning property with its thoughtful upgrades offers a unique opportunity to experience luxurious comfort and natural serenity at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Anne Been

Compass License #02044937 Listed on: 08/06/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Mike McDonald

Compass License #01004729

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Crochet

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. License #02099298

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,185

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,323 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Up Slope from Street
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 106
  • Tax Tract Number 6408
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2564022026

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,185

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer and Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Well Report: No
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2564022026
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2323.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: front of house
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 464.92
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Up Slope from Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11943.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2742

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11943.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1014.00
  • Tax Lot: 106
  • Tax Tract Number: 6408

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 31, 2023
Sold by
Forster Family Trust and Cheryl M Mcsweeney Trust
Bought by
Guerra Ariana A
Seller's Agent
Mary Anne Been
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Crochet
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.82%
Views
353
Current Estimated Value
$1,233,050

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,026,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Forster Katie
Bought by
Forster Richard Martin and Forster Katie Ann
Seller's Agent
Vartan Markarian
Markarian Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Anne Been
Compass
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,001
5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 28, 2020
Sold by
Friesen Jill Theresa and Friesen Donald Jay
Bought by
Forster Katie
Seller's Agent
Vartan Markarian
Markarian Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Anne Been
Compass
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,001
5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Forster Richard
Bought by
Forster Katie
Seller's Agent
Vartan Markarian
Markarian Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Anne Been
Compass
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,001
5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Hooper Martha J
Bought by
Friesen Jill Theresa and Friesen Donald Jay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Hooper Martha J
Bought by
The Morris Hooper Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2006
Sold by
Hooper Martha
Bought by
Hooper Martha J and Morris Mike

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2001
Sold by
Hooper Daniel A
Bought by
Hooper Martha
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guerra Ariana A $1,080,000 Monarch Title
Forster Richard Martin -- Accommodation
Forster Katie $950,000 Lawyers Title Company
Forster Katie -- Lawyers Title Company
Friesen Jill Theresa $775,000 Lawyers Title
The Morris Hooper Family Trust -- Bnt Title Company Of Ca
Hooper Martha J -- None Available
Hooper Martha -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guerra Ariana A $1,031,250
Closed Guerra Ariana A $1,026,000
Previous Owner Forster Family Trust $300,000
Previous Owner Forster Katie $450,000
Previous Owner Friesen Jill Theresa $620,000
Previous Owner The Morris Hooper Family Trust $357,500
Previous Owner Hooper Martha J $387,184
Previous Owner Hooper Martha J $115,000
Previous Owner Hooper Martha J $409,940
Previous Owner Hooper Martha $220,000
Previous Owner Hooper Martha $217,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Sold $1,080,000 -1.8% $465 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 For Sale $1,100,000 +15.8% $474 / Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Sold $950,000 +5.6% $409 / Sq Ft
11/30/2020 11/30/20 For Sale $899,999 +16.1% $387 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $775,000 0.0% $334 / Sq Ft
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Sale $775,000 -- $334 / 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 $13,185 $1,101,600 $877,506 $224,094
2024 $13,185 $1,080,000 $860,300 $219,700
2023 $11,999 $988,379 $747,215 $241,164
2022 $11,434 $969,000 $732,564 $236,436
2021 $9,696 $814,662 $552,604 $262,058
2020 $9,793 $806,309 $546,938 $259,371
2019 $9,401 $790,500 $536,214 $254,286
2018 $9,451 $775,000 $525,700 $249,300
2017 $3,332 $276,000 $92,710 $183,290
2016 $3,265 $270,590 $90,893 $179,697
2015 $3,217 $266,526 $89,528 $176,998
2014 $3,224 $261,306 $87,775 $173,531
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: BB23141047

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2564-022-026