Welcome to 78 E Highland Ave in the heart of the sought-after Sierra Madre. This elegantly updated single level, two on the lot, 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home offers a modern open-concept kitchen with upgraded custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a living room with a warm fireplace for those cold winter nights. The front house consists of 3-bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 1700+ sqft of living space, which includes a newly permitted 540 sqft addition. The master bedroom offers a spacious layout with an updated en-suite, custom closet, and patio doors which lead you out a modern deck area for a breath of fresh air. Wood shutters and beautiful luxury vinyl waterproof floors throughout complete the home. In addition, this property offers a newly constructed permitted 1200 sqft ADU offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an open-concept modern kitchen, and a living room with central heating and air. Need more space? The rear garage with limited access down the side of the house can be used as studio or office space with your finishing touches. This home is conveniently located near the quaint downtown village of Sierra Madre which offers local shops, trendy eateries, and much more.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1947
Stories: 1
Living Area: 2,909 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Raffaele Cursaro
Office Phone: (714) 321-5159
Listing Agent: Raffaele Cursaro
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
Interior: Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
View: None
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Pasadena High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Marshall Fundamental, Public District Grades 6-12
Sierra Madre Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8
Sierra Madre Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Don Benito Fundamental, Public District Grades KG-5
Norma Coombs Alternative, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: W Orange Grove Ave to E Highland Ave in Sierra Madre
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,998,000
Price Per SqFt: $687/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $7,609
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
See how this home compares to others in Sierra Madre, CA.
This property is $610.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $72/SqFt less than other homes in Sierra Madre, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #DW24016555
Listing Office:
Office Name: Raffaele Cursaro
Office Phone: (714) 321-5159
Listing Agent: Raffaele Cursaro
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Apr 14, 2021
Apr 14, 2021Home Sold
$1,020,000
Oct 31, 2007
Oct 31, 2007Home Sold
$547,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$7,609
$663,768
2020
$7,324
$656,963
2019
$7,436
$644,082
2018
$7,362
$631,454
2017
$7,362
$619,073
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Don Benito Fundamental
3700 Denair St
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
Norma Coombs Alternative
2600 Paloma St
Distance between this listing and this school2.64 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
8
/10
Sierra Madre Elementary School
141 W Highland Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.29 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
8
/10
Sierra Madre Middle School
160 N Canon Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.35 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
5
/10
Pasadena High School
2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school2.37 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
Marshall Fundamental
990 N Allen Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.53 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Don Benito Fundamental
3700 Denair St
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
Norma Coombs Alternative
2600 Paloma St
Distance between this listing and this school2.64 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Highland Oaks Elementary School
10 Virginia Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.16 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Sierra Madre Elementary School
141 W Highland Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.29 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
8
/10
Sierra Madre Middle School
160 N Canon Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.35 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Foothills Middle School
171 E Sycamore Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.60 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Pasadena High School
2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school2.37 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
Marshall Fundamental
990 N Allen Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.53 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park
320 N Halstead St
Distance between this listing and this school1.79 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,146. Residents of Sierra Madre, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 78 E Highland Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 78 E Highland Ave property is $1,998,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 78 E Highland Ave is a house located in Sierra Madre, California, 91024.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 78 E Highland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 78 E Highland Ave are: Don Benito Fundamental: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Norma Coombs Alternative: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Sierra Madre Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Sierra Madre Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Pasadena High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Marshall Fundamental: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $7,609 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on April 14, 2021 for $1,020,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 78 E Highland Ave has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 78 E Highland Ave is 2,909 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 78 E Highland Ave is 1947.
This home is located at 78 E Highland Ave in Sierra Madre, CA and zip code 91024 in the The San Gabriel Valley neighborhood. This 2,909 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,998,000.
In March 2024 more than 5 listings in Sierra Madre, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in Sierra Madre, CA increased by 12.5% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,387,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.