$1,998,000 Price Analysis   ♡   Altadena, CA 91001 3 bed 2 bath 1,890 SqFt ($1057/SqFt) 0.47 acre lot. Built 1915 Listed 2024-04-02, Taxes $1,362 | Ⓧ USDA Ineligible due to price & location near Altadena |
'The Valentine House'Originally built in 1915 for Walter Valentine
* No Longer For Sale *
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This 'Small Jewel Box '' was first designed by George Webster and then was re-magined and added on to in 1922 by Henry Greene of the famous Greene and Greene brothers. Located on a private drive at the northernmost part of Holliston Avenue, this craftsman masterpiece rests on a level and richly forested lot which is 20, 276 square feet and consists of Redwood and Oak trees, shaded fern glen paths and is perche d on the edge of an open canyon that offers breathtaking views of Rubio Canyon and the San Gabriel Mountains.There are two levels to this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, which measures out to 1, 890 square feet. The first level is reached by traveling up two Arroyo Stone staircases that were designed by Henry Greene, past an 'L' shaped patio also designed by Mr. Greene, with an Arroyo Stone fireplace. The front door opens to a living room with views of the front and side yard, polished Oak floors, attractive Douglas Fir moldings and Batchelder tile fireplace with a mantle of the same Douglas Fir wood.
There are two two-step staircases off the living room, one leads down into the music room that has a Douglas Fir bookcase, moldings and closet, original wall sconce, large viewing window and a door leading out to the side patio. The other steps lead down to a formal dining room with built-in hutch, original chandelier and wall sconce, large French doors that go out to a private patio and the same polished oak floors that are found in the music room and bedrooms.There are two bedrooms on this level, offering breathtaking views of Rubio Canyon and the San Gabriel Mountains, large closets and original light fixtures. The main bathroom of the home is found on this level and features a pedestal sink, hex floor tile, subway tile, skylight and a deep soaking tub. A well-lit kitchen with original cabinetry leads to the door to an outside stairway that goes down to the lower level. Here you find an office/library that has polished 1x4 Douglas Fir floors, a attractive bookcase and cabinet made out of the same wood, wall and ceiling wainscoting and two windows offering the same canyon & mountain views that are found throughout. The laundry and a small bathroom are adjacent to this room and finally there is the third bedroom, with a polished oak floor, large closet, original wall sconces, two viewing windows and a decorative craftsman door that leads out to the backyard.
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Property MLS #P1-17063 from CRMLS
3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Soaking Tub
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
Heating Features: Central
Heating: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Stone
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Acres: 0.4655
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 20276
Garage Description: Attached
Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Driveway Level, Tandem Covered, Paved
Parking Total: 2
County: Los Angeles
Directions: From Altadena Drive, turn North on Holliston Avenue and proceed up past Palm Street and up the private drive to 2800 N. Holliston Avenue.
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: 604 - Altadena
Source Neighborhood: 604 - Altadena
Parcel Number: 5844021003
Zoning: LCR120
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,320 + $46,864 $85,184 | $1,362 |
| 2021 | $37,569 + $45,946 $83,515 | $1,212 |
| 2020 | $37,184 + $45,475 $82,659 | $1,174 |
| 2019 | $36,455 + $44,584 $81,039 | $1,166 |
| 2018 | $35,741 + $43,710 $79,451 | $1,136 |
| 2017 | $35,041 + $42,853 $77,894 | $1,124 |
| 2016 | $34,354 + $42,013 $76,367 | $1,076 |
| 2015 | $33,838 + $41,382 $75,220 | $1,065 |
| 2014 | $33,176 + $40,572 $73,748 | $1,065 |
| 2013 | $33,027 + $40,389 $73,416 | $1,062 |
| 2012 | $32,380 + $39,598 $71,978 | $1,052 |
| 2010 | $31,746 + $38,822 $70,568 | $1,008 |
| 2009 | $31,584 + $38,624 $70,208 | $1,010 |
| 2009 | $31,509 + $38,532 $70,041 | $1,010 |
| 2008 | $30,965 + $37,867 $68,832 | $957 |
| 2007 | $30,358 + $37,125 $67,483 | $923 |
$2,215,000
CRMLS
Listed 2024-04-02
$1,998,000
CRMLS
Sold 1971-09-03
$36,500
Public Record
Sold 1967-09-19
$26,500
Public Record
Year Built: 1915
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Plaster, Wood Siding
Direction Faces: South
Entry Location: Livingroom
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Raised
Living Area Source: Assessor
Property Age: 109
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Levels or Stories: Two
Structure Type: House
House Style: Craftsman
Year Built Source: Assessor
Electricity Connected
Water Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Water Source: Private
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