NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3595 Monterosa Dr Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated Value: $1,533,000 - $1,749,177

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,777 Sq Ft
$925/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $1,450,000 $816 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,560/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2023

Located in one of the most desirable areas of North Altadena on a little traveled cul-de-sac street sits this classic Mid-Century Property believed to be designed by noted architect Richard Leitch. The property features three bedrooms and 1.75 baths with most of the original details still intact. The property sits on a private 13,175 SF lot with some views from the front yard. The home features a large living room with fireplace & sliding glass doors with a view of the backyard and pool. Additional features are a large kitchen with breakfast bar and master bedroom with en suite 3/4 bath. This property is a fixer and needs complete renovation of all systems. Property square footage and lot size quoted are from tax assessor information and have not been verified by Seller or Listing Agent. Buyer to verify ALL independently.

Last Listed By

Robert Schad

Keller Williams R. E. Services License #01788874 Listed on: 08/31/2023

Keller Williams R. E. Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is zoned LCR110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,777 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Type Unknown

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Tax Tract Number 18250
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5843003008
  • $780 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,783

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR110
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5843003008
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1777.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 815.98
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13175.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3025

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13175.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4602.00
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Tract Number: 18250
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 780.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2023
Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Robert Derrick Geist Living Trust
Bought by
Brook Ian and Brook Tara
Seller's Agent
Robert Schad
Keller Williams R. E. Services
Buyer's Agent
Brian Moore
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
16.09%
Total Days on Market
11
Views
6027
Current Estimated Value
$1,644,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,296
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,317,294

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2004
Sold by
Geist Robert D
Bought by
Geist Robert D and Robert Geist Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1998
Sold by
Defalla Daryl D
Bought by
Geist Robert D and Krug Stephen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1997
Sold by
Defalla Carlos H and Defalla Daryl D
Bought by
Defalla Daryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1997
Sold by
Defalla Carlos H and Defalla Daryl D
Bought by
Defalla Daryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1996
Sold by
Bankers Trust Company
Bought by
Defalla Carlos H and Defalla Daryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1996
Sold by
Crawford Gail R and Quality Mtg Usa Inc
Bought by
Bankers Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1996
Sold by
Crawford Gail R
Bought by
Western Federal Financial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1994
Sold by
Crawford Deceased Omelia C
Bought by
Crawford Gail R

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
Brook Ian $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Geist Robert D -- --
Geist Robert D $360,000 North American Title
Defalla Daryl D -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Defalla Daryl D -- --
Defalla Carlos H $220,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Bankers Trust Company $197,366 Fidelity National Title Ins
Western Federal Financial -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brook Ian $275,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $250,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert $100,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $300,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $60,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $12,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $68,000
Previous Owner Geist Robert D $256,000
Previous Owner Defalla Daryl D $15,000
Previous Owner Defalla Daryl D $5,000
Previous Owner Defalla Carlos H $155,000
Closed Geist Robert D $32,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $1,450,000 +16.1% $816 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $703 / 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 $16,783 $1,450,000 $1,160,000 $290,000
2023 $8,224 $666,083 $509,459 $156,624
2022 $7,897 $653,023 $499,470 $153,553
2021 $7,494 $640,220 $489,677 $150,543
2019 $7,219 $621,232 $475,153 $146,079
2018 $7,263 $609,052 $465,837 $143,215
2016 $7,038 $585,403 $447,749 $137,654
2015 $6,963 $576,611 $441,024 $135,587
2014 $6,825 $565,317 $432,385 $132,932
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: GD23162658

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5843-003-008