Most people are fascinated by luxury real estate listings and sales. Last month, two La Crescenta luxury homes sold for the same price of $1,475,000. They are completely different. One has 6 bedrooms and a large lot and the other is 3 bedrooms on a lot half it’s size, read below for more details.
The first property is 2542 Kemper Ave. It was listed on November 30, 2017 very close to the holiday season. The original asking price was $1,699,999. In January reduced to $1,499,994. It closed escrow at the end of April for $1,475.000. Interesting to note that this same property sold in 2000 for $457,000.
MLS Remarks Read: Extremely rare opportunity for this large home on a very large usable lot 22,488 with pool & views. 6 & 5.5 bathrooms in a highly sought after location & Blue Ribbon school district. Enter this gated estate & enjoy the large front courtyard w/ adjacent pool area & gazebo. Then onto the lush grounds w/ soccer field, fountain, private sitting areas, patios, tree house, fire-pit even a zip line all among mature trees including some Deodara pines. The home also as 2, 2 car garages, motor pool area for additional cars, boats, RV’s or sports court. Enter into the home & be greeted by character, charm & updates w/ gleaming hardwood floors, granite kitchen counter w/ tiled floors that opens nicely to living room, formal dining area that also opens to the dining terrace w/ views including annual fireworks. Upstairs also includes one of two fireplaces and four of the bedrooms, two that are a Jack & Jill set up and then the HUGE MASTER BEDROOM with walk-in closet, spa tub, dual shower, sitting area, vaulted ceilings then opens to a large balcony with views of it own. Venture downstairs for two more bedrooms and bathrooms an over-sized family room, large storage/utility room, laundry room, another fireplace opens to covered patio & backyard.
The second property that sold for $1,475,000 last month is 2670 Orange Ave., This luxury home was listed for $1,495,000 and sold in 43 days. The sellers purchased this home in 2003 for $735,000.
MLS (multiple listing service) Remarks Read: Welcome home to this sunny ranch-style home extensively remodeled and upgraded in 2004. Entry hall opens to spacious formal dining room, which could also be living room as needed. Great room/gourmet kitchen has Wolf commercial range with 4 burners plus over-sized griddle, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and total of three ovens. Tons of cabinetry and work space plus granite-topped island perfect for pastry. Expansive entertaining area with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and French doors out to patio with views. Master suite has remodeled full bathroom. Large Bedroom #2 with remodeled bath. Downstairs is family room with wet bar, wood stove, and doors out to pool and patio. Bedroom #3 with remodeled bath. Spacious office. Remodeled laundry room. Great grassy backyard with patios and pool.
