Must see to appreciate the beauty and history of this spectacular CUSTOM home with a circular driveway. It was designed by the famous artist and Scripps college Ceramic chair, Mr. William Manker and the renowned ceramicist Rupert Deese and his family made their home here. This mid century home features a private master suite with fireplace, updated kitchen counter tops and sink, custom concrete stained flooring, and a one of kind concrete block construction. Situated on a 14,300 square foot lot with beautiful mountains views, this home has the perfect yard for families and pets. Enjoy your serene backyard as you Bar-B-Que under your covered patio as you watch the little ones play on the swing set or challenge them to a game of tether ball. Make this one of kind home yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ISRAEL BERBER•DRE #01416256• WINKELMANN REALTY
Bought with ISRAEL BERBER•DRE #01416256• WINKELMANN REALTY
Source:CRMLS #IV14159517
Redfin Estimate
$1,120,678
$494K since sold in March 2022$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
Must see to appreciate the beauty and history of this spectacular CUSTOM home with a circular driveway. It was designed by the famous artist and Scripps college Ceramic chair, Mr. William Manker and the renowned ceramicist Rupert Deese and his family made their home here. This mid century home features a private master suite with fireplace, updated kitchen counter tops and sink, custom concrete stained flooring, and a one of kind concrete block construction. Situated on a 14,300 square foot lot with beautiful mountains views, this home has the perfect yard for families and pets. Enjoy your serene backyard as you Bar-B-Que under your covered patio as you watch the little ones play on the swing set or challenge them to a game of tether ball. Make this one of kind home yours!
CRMLS #C11065711
Nov 22, 2011
Sold
$460,000
$224/sq ft
Nov 1, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2011
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2011
Price Changed
$475,000
$232/sq ft
May 24, 2011
Listed
$495,000
$242/sq ft
PRICE REDUCED! yOU MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! THIS FABULOUS CUSTOM "HIDDEN HOME" WELCOMES YOU IN FROM THE BUSY WORLD WITH A CIRCULAR DRIVE. THE HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY THE FAMOUS ARTIST AND SCRIPPS COLLEGE CERAMIC CHAIR, WILLIAM MANKER. THE RENOWNED CERAMICIST, RUPERT DEESE AND HIS FAMILY MADE THEIR HOME HERE, FILLING IT WITH BEAUTY, ART AND LOVE! SITUATED ON A 14,300 SQUARE FOOT "PARK" WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, THIS MIDCENTURY CLASSIC HOME FEATURES INCLUDE: BLOCK CONSTRUCTION, WALLS OF GLASS, A SWEEPING HORIZONTAL FIREPLACE, NORTH FACING, VAULTED CEILING FAMILY ROOM, 3 BEDROOMS AND UPDATED BATHS. THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND JEWEL OF A HOME!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,348 (+3.4%)
$742,845 + $253,628
$996,473
2024
$11,943 (+1.5%)
$742,845 + $253,628
$996,473
2023
$11,769 (+36.6%)
$728,280 + $248,655
$976,935
2022
$8,618 (+1.6%)
$714,000 + $243,780
$957,780
2021
$8,480 (+2.7%)
$529,001 + $148,698
$677,699
2020
$8,257 (+2.0%)
$518,629 + $145,783
$664,412
2019
$8,092 (+2.5%)
$513,312 + $144,289
$657,601
2018
$7,897 (+2.7%)
$503,248 + $141,460
$644,708
2017
$7,693 (+4.5%)
$483,707 + $135,968
$619,675
2016
$7,364 (+1.4%)
$483,707 + $135,968
$619,675
2015
$7,259 (+22.3%)
$474,223 + $133,302
$607,525
2014
$5,933 (+2.1%)
$328,394 + $142,935
$471,329
2012
$5,809 (+291.9%)
$326,910 + $142,290
$469,200
2011
$1,482 (+5.0%)
$320,500 + $139,500
$460,000
2010
$1,412 (+1.8%)
$8,590 + $63,212
$71,802
2009
$1,386 (+2.9%)
$8,526 + $62,740
$71,266
2008
$1,348
$8,547 + $62,890
$71,437
Tax history for 601 E Baseline Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,348 (+3.4%)
$742,845 + $253,628
$996,473
2024
$11,943 (+1.5%)
$742,845 + $253,628
$996,473
2023
$11,769 (+36.6%)
$728,280 + $248,655
$976,935
2022
$8,618 (+1.6%)
$714,000 + $243,780
$957,780
2021
$8,480 (+2.7%)
$529,001 + $148,698
$677,699
2020
$8,257 (+2.0%)
$518,629 + $145,783
$664,412
2019
$8,092 (+2.5%)
$513,312 + $144,289
$657,601
2018
$7,897 (+2.7%)
$503,248 + $141,460
$644,708
2017
$7,693 (+4.5%)
$483,707 + $135,968
$619,675
2016
$7,364 (+1.4%)
$483,707 + $135,968
$619,675
2015
$7,259 (+22.3%)
$474,223 + $133,302
$607,525
2014
$5,933 (+2.1%)
$328,394 + $142,935
$471,329
2012
$5,809 (+291.9%)
$326,910 + $142,290
$469,200
2011
$1,482 (+5.0%)
$320,500 + $139,500
$460,000
2010
$1,412 (+1.8%)
$8,590 + $63,212
$71,802
2009
$1,386 (+2.9%)
$8,526 + $62,740
$71,266
2008
$1,348
$8,547 + $62,890
$71,437
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS 13,000
Single-Family Residential District
The RS Single-Family Residential Districts are intended to provide for individual homes on separate lots, each for the occupancy of one family, at various minimum lot sizes (indicated in parentheses after the RS designation) to provide for a range of yard and lot sizes which are based on the location, density and topographical considerations of the General Plan of the City of Claremont, and to provide for other uses that are associated and compatible with the residential uses. No building, structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected or altered in the RS Districts except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 12272
Living Sq. Ft: 2,049
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT NO 12272 LOT 4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,312
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: CLAREMONT
Acres: 0.3286
Depth Footage: 143
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: CLRS13000*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,049
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 8671007010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
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Schools
Chaparral Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
El Roble Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Claremont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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