519 Meadow Grove Street, the most expensive La Canada home sale, October 2018
Last month, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 519 Meadow Grove Street. This home was initially listed for $5,950,000 and reduced to $5,750,000 after 39 days on the market, then reduced again to $5,495,000, then reduced again to $5,195,000, and finally reduced to $4,995,000. The home closed escrow at $4,995,000 six months after the listing date.
The sellers purchased this luxury home in 1990 for $1,650,000.
MLS Remarks for 519 Meadow Grove Street Read:
Located in the prestigious Meadow Grove neighborhood, is this custom-remodeled and expanded Mediterranean estate on a 1.8-acre lot. Elegantly sited behind a privacy gate, this 7,162 sq ft home features 6 BR and 9 baths.
A gracious entry with original coffered hand painted wood ceilings and marble floors leads into the formal living room with grand fireplace. The room is separated by a foyer opening to a library, the front porch and rear covered patio and a BR with adjacent full bath. A lower level has a BR, bath, retreat and separate entrance.
On the North wing of the home, the formal dining room features wainscoting and marble floors. The chef’s kitchen features high end appliances, center island and marble counters. A breakfast area and a family room with French doors open to the backyard. Beyond the kitchen is a mud room with butler’s pantry, laundry and staircase. 2 half baths complete the main level.
The upper level boasts 4 BR suites including the master plus a study. A 743 sq ft guest house offers a living room, kitchenette and full bath. Backyard is perfect for entertaining with fireplace, pool/spa, grass lawn, garden arbor, oak tree and vegetable garden and sport court. Additional amenities include a gym, 2 car and 3 car garages LCF school.
