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15221 Carretera Drive

15221 Carretera Drive, Whittier, CA 90605
Property in Whittier
Sold Jul 10, 2007
$880,000
$650,000 by Countrywide Bank Fsb
Mortgage Due Jul 01, 2047
Sold Nov 22, 2002
$565,000
$452,000 by Wells Fargo Home Mtg Inc
Mortgage Due Dec 01, 2032
Local assessors in Whittier, CA have categorized 15221 Carretera Drive as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1951 and is 73 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 1956. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 23,730 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 2,050 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 1,120 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a contemporary style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 8 rooms in the home. Of these, 5 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 15221 Carretera Drive has a total of 2,528 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. In addition, there is a spa or hot tub but no pool on the property. Perfect for those who want to host pool parties over the summer. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with wood control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - A. The building has a gable style roof that was made of wood shake/ shingles. Lots of stucco were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 15221 Carretera Drive was last sold in May 24, 2007 for $880,000. According to our calculations, that's $348.10 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was sold for $565,000 in Oct 23, 2002. Current property owners are expected to pay $13,014 in taxes per year. The property on 15221 Carretera Drive was last assessed in 2023. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $1,110,996. To break that down further, the land itself was valued at $757,500. While improvements to the property were assessed at a total of $353,496. Based on our records, the total assessed value for this property has been marked as more than the total market value as of this moment. Which is pretty atypical. Looking to take out a mortage loan? You may want to consider a conventional loan, which is considered one of the most common type of loans on the market. We'll cover the two different types of conventional loans (aka conforming and non-conforming), the pros and cons, and how they could benefit you compared to a FHA or specialty loan. Read more about conventional loans and how you can qualify for one.This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.

This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Effective Year Built: 1956
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Quality: A
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Exterior Walls Type: Stucco
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Wood shake/ shingles
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Pool Type: Spa or hot tub (only)

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23,730
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,050
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,120
  • Total Building Area: 2,528
  • Building Area: 2,528
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,528
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: 15348
  • Land Acres: 0.545
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: TRACT NO 15348 LOT/SEC 49

Ownership

  • Current Owner : HERNANDEZ ARNOLD
  • Previous Owner : PALUMBO JOHN M
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: KEITEL WILLIAM E
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: KEITEL KATHARINE J
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint Tenants
  • Owner Generation Identifier: JR

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: East Whittier City Elementary School District
  • Census Tract: 500202

Zoning

  • Zoning: WHRE*

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 84-B2
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 15348
  • Parcel: 8224-013-010
  • Lot: 49
  • Municipality: EAST /N.E. WHITTIER
  • Latitude: 33.9539
  • Longitude: -118.002

    Address

  • Full Address: 15221 Carretera Dr
  • Address - House Number: 15221
  • Address - Street Name: Carretera
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Whittier
  • Carrier Code: C038
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1639
  • Zip Code: 90605

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $13,014
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 03-561

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2197
  • Valuation Date: Aug 04, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 1,459,435
  • High Value: 1,780,123
  • Low Value: 1,138,748

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $650,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jul 10, 2007
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 479
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Negative Amortization
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2047

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,110,996
  • Assessed Land Value: $757,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $353,496

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 24, 2007
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 10, 2007
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1034404143
  • Current Sale Price: $880,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Grant Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 07-1632734
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 22, 2002
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 23, 2002
  • Previous Sale Amount: $565,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Grant Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jul 10, 2007
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 479
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Negative Amortization
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2047

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: WELLS FARGO HOME MTG INC
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 22, 2002
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $452,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2032

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