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$1,638,574*
House - Off Market

678 Alta Vista Drive

Sierra Madre, CA 91024
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2181 Sqft
$1,035,000 - $1,265,000
Reference Base Price*
42.48%
Since Apr 1, 2020
CA-Los Angeles
Primary Model
Sold Dec 01, 2004
$715,000
$572,000 by Uniwest Mortgage Corp
Mortgage Due Dec 01, 2034
Sold Mar 19, 2004
$650,000
$520,000 by Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Mortgage Due Apr 01, 2034

About This Property

Ensconced at the top of the Sierra Madre Lower Canyon, charming 3 level home, peaceful, secluded & rustic setting with 3 bedrooms & 3 baths. Living Room has 18-feet-high A frame style ceiling with windows to bring the outdoor in.  Hardwood floors & beautiful fireplace. Doors lead to a front deck overlooking the grounds & stunning views! Kitchen has granite counters, wood cabinets & farm-style sink.  Adjacent, is the dining area with Dutch door leading to upper deck for dining & enjoying outdoors. Lower level has fireplace with a 60's style step down area and 2 rooms, making a large area for more inspiration & creativity!  There is also bath, large walk-in closet, & laundry room.  Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, one is the master suite.  Large bath centers the area & spacious walk in closet.  Master overlooks living room.  There is efficient eco-friendly Daikin multi-zone cooling & heating. Outdoors offers beautiful, serene setting with 3-tiered patio & yard areas. 2-car garage is at the lowerlevel of property, parking for up to 8 cars, an.  This home is owned and occupied by Frank Simes, composer, producer and musical director of The Who.  Frank and his family have enjoyed this home for the past 15 years! Endless inspiration, outdoor living at its finest.

The manager has listed the unit size as 2181 square feet.
Unit Size
2,181Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.21 acres
Price per sqft
$527
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1948

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 10, 2020 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 5, 2020 Relisted $1,150,000
Relisted
Jan 3, 2020 No longer available -
No longer available
Aug 7, 2019 Listed $1,150,000
Listed
Dec 1, 2004 Sold to Frank T Simes $715,000
Sold to Frank T Simes

Property Highlights

Fireplace
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Effective Year Built: 1955
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Quality: C
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Building Style: Tudor
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Composition shingle
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,125
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,600
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 810
  • Total Building Area: 2,181
  • Building Area: 2,181
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,181
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: 2456
  • Land Acres: 0.21
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: TRACT NO 2456 LOT COM AT MOST E COR OF LOT 405 TH SW ON NW LINE OF ALTA VISTA DR 10.56 FT TH N 32 41' W 29.3 FT TH N 74 56'29 W 121.09 FT TH N 20 19'30 ESEE ASSESSOR MAPBOOK FOR MISSING PORTIONLOT 406

Ownership

  • Current Owner : SIMES FRANK T
  • Previous Owner : SCHMIDT KENNETH
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: LUMIA DEENA C
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Trust
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Pasadena Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 430501

Zoning

  • Zoning: SRR1-CUP*

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 28-D1
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 2456
  • Parcel: 5764-027-010
  • Lot: 405
  • Municipality: EAST /SIERRA MADRE
  • Latitude: 34.1732
  • Longitude: -118.042

    Address

  • Full Address: 678 Alta Vista Dr
  • Address - House Number: 678
  • Address - Street Name: Alta Vista
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Sierra Madre
  • Carrier Code: C007
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1414
  • Zip Code: 91024

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $13,444
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 07-516

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2282
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,555,871
  • High Value: 1,911,021
  • Low Value: 1,200,721

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 2
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $752,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: UNIWEST MORTGAGE CORP
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Dec 01, 2004
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $572,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2034
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Lender: WELLS FARGO BANK NA
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 09, 2016
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $180,000
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Position: 2
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Future Advance Clause / Open End Mortgage
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 25, 2046

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $957,930
  • Assessed Land Value: $766,350
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $191,580

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 19, 2004
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 01, 2004
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1014213614
  • Current Sale Price: $715,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Grant Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 04-3099135
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 19, 2004
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 01, 2004
  • Previous Sale Amount: $650,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Grant Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: UNIWEST MORTGAGE CORP
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 01, 2004
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $572,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2034

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Mar 19, 2004
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $520,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Apr 01, 2034



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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 678 Alta Vista Drive built and last sold?
The property at 678 Alta Vista Drive was built in 1948 and last sold on Oct 19, 2004 for $715,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 678 Alta Vista Drive is $1,161,500.
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