This modern/contemporary 3 bed/2 bath home in the San Marino-adjacent Bean Tract of Alhambra is surrounded by mature fruit trees on a quiet street. Natural light fills each room from its custom-built, double-paned windows while two covered patios with built-in seating act as extensions of this home. Each unique room offers comfort and style with structured cabling ready to meet your media needs. From the fully-equipped office with its built-in's, to the family room with its seating areas, you'll find it move-in ready. High ceilings in the living room and formal dining room create a spacious feel while the kitchen's open architecture adds to the mood. Between the two guest bedrooms, you'll find a bath with a unique Smart technology mirror and a shower with a rainfall showerhead, horizontal drains, and sparkling slate tiles. The master's ensuite offers a jacuzzi tub, full shower, walk-in closet, and tile flooring and the large master opens to the second outdoor seating area, fully-wired for Wi-Fi. The two-car garage offers hookups for your laundry appliances with ample closet space, inside and out for storage. Just a short drive to downtown L. A. , Pasadena, So. Pasadena, and the notable Huntington Gardens, you'll enjoy this indoor-outdoor home all year 'round! Paid solar panels!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,624 sq ftLot Size
$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Monica Hsu•DRE #01878067• COMPASS
Bought with Powai Wong•DRE #01892854• Coldwell Banker Realty
Most sought after North Alhambra Bean tract. With a little imagination, you can convert this home to a real charmer. Has den, hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace, a patio, BBQ and a large lot. Termite report from Master Care. Sold As-Is.
CRMLS #W220047
Jan 22, 2003
Sold
$415,000
$209/sq ft
Dec 8, 2002
Listed
$408,000
$206/sq ft
WITH A LITTLE IMAGINATION, YOU CAN CONVERT THIS HOME TO A REAL CHARMER! HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS, CROWN MOLDING, FIREPLACE AND A LARGE LOT. TERMITE REPORT IS FROM MASTER CARE. SOLD "AS-IS".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,197 (+3.0%)
$1,158,838 + $496,645
$1,655,483
2024
$19,618 (+1.7%)
$1,158,838 + $496,645
$1,655,483
2023
$19,284 (+5.2%)
$1,136,116 + $486,907
$1,623,023
2022
$18,323 (+134.8%)
$1,113,840 + $477,360
$1,591,200
2021
$7,803 (+0.5%)
$1,092,000 + $468,000
$1,560,000
2020
$7,761 (+3.1%)
$401,403 + $232,733
$634,136
2019
$7,527 (+0.8%)
$397,288 + $230,347
$627,635
2018
$7,471 (+1.4%)
$389,499 + $225,831
$615,330
2017
$7,365 (+7.4%)
$374,375 + $217,062
$591,437
2016
$6,858 (+1.6%)
$374,375 + $217,062
$591,437
2015
$6,753 (+10.3%)
$367,035 + $212,806
$579,841
2014
$6,120 (+1.5%)
$354,441 + $158,105
$512,546
2012
$6,027 (+2.6%)
$352,840 + $157,391
$510,231
2011
$5,875 (+1.5%)
$345,922 + $154,305
$500,227
2010
$5,787 (+2.2%)
$339,140 + $151,280
$490,420
2009
$5,661 (+3.5%)
$336,606 + $150,150
$486,756
2008
$5,471
$337,406 + $150,507
$487,913
Tax history for 700 Novelda Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,197 (+3.0%)
$1,158,838 + $496,645
$1,655,483
2024
$19,618 (+1.7%)
$1,158,838 + $496,645
$1,655,483
2023
$19,284 (+5.2%)
$1,136,116 + $486,907
$1,623,023
2022
$18,323 (+134.8%)
$1,113,840 + $477,360
$1,591,200
2021
$7,803 (+0.5%)
$1,092,000 + $468,000
$1,560,000
2020
$7,761 (+3.1%)
$401,403 + $232,733
$634,136
2019
$7,527 (+0.8%)
$397,288 + $230,347
$627,635
2018
$7,471 (+1.4%)
$389,499 + $225,831
$615,330
2017
$7,365 (+7.4%)
$374,375 + $217,062
$591,437
2016
$6,858 (+1.6%)
$374,375 + $217,062
$591,437
2015
$6,753 (+10.3%)
$367,035 + $212,806
$579,841
2014
$6,120 (+1.5%)
$354,441 + $158,105
$512,546
2012
$6,027 (+2.6%)
$352,840 + $157,391
$510,231
2011
$5,875 (+1.5%)
$345,922 + $154,305
$500,227
2010
$5,787 (+2.2%)
$339,140 + $151,280
$490,420
2009
$5,661 (+3.5%)
$336,606 + $150,150
$486,756
2008
$5,471
$337,406 + $150,507
$487,913
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,642 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,983
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5322028016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RL
Residential Low Density District
The RL Zone is intended to provide for residential development and other compatible uses in a low density residential neighborhood setting at densities up to 5 dwelling units per acre. The RL Zone implements the Low Density Residential General Plan land use designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Water Heater Unit, Gas Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Cooling Information
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Office, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Home Theatre
Heating Information
Has Heating
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Granite Counters, Copper Plumbing Partial, Recessed Lighting, Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5322028016
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Location Information
Latitude: 34.10377400
Longitude: -118.12728300
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,983
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,642 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5322028016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: dining room chandelier
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 33
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 33
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Monica
List Agent Last Name: Hsu
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Powai
Buyer Agent Last Name: Wong
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Around this home
Schools
Garfield Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Alhambra High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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