This Highland Park, S. Pasadena adjacent beautiful 1909 Craftsman ULTRA updated home has two spacious levels, with a clean, open plan. This is your chance to secure the most amazing home in Montecito Heights, the last great frontier of North-East Los Angeles! This homes sparkles with bright light, that touches the high ceilings, reflects off the quartz kitchen counter tops and beckons you through the double french doors to your own private, fenced in yard, perfect for entertaining around a bonfire, safe for your children and pets. Walk down the elegant staircase and you will arrive at the lower floor with an office, beautiful tiled retro bathroom, immense master bedroom with fireplace! THIS TURNKEY GEM IS A MUST SEE!. .. and so affordable for those challenged with the Westside, Silver Lake and Highland Park prices! Minutes away from the spectacular Montecito Hills Park filled with hiking trails, lake, and views of the L. A. basin.
This 1909 Craftsman is in an ideal location. Please understand this is a fixer-upper. 8 minutes to Downtown Los Angeles, 8 minutes to Pasadena, close to the amazing Montecito Hills Park, dog parks, Fresco Community Market in Hermon, Trader Joes in South Pasadena, Union Station, minutes away, Huntington Library and Gardens and much more! A great starter home on two lots with tremendous potential! This home will be sold "as is. " This home has an unfinished basement lower floor with an extra bathroom and walls for three additional rooms. Once permitted, home could be a 6 bdrm, 2 bathroom home! Home is surrounded by fruit trees in a very quiet neighborhood!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,150 (+1.2%)
$408,502 + $254,907
$663,409
2024
$8,052 (+2.0%)
$408,502 + $254,907
$663,409
2023
$7,897 (+4.9%)
$400,493 + $249,909
$650,402
2022
$7,531 (+1.3%)
$392,641 + $245,009
$637,650
2021
$7,432 (−1.0%)
$384,943 + $240,205
$625,148
2020
$7,503 (+4.1%)
$377,396 + $235,496
$612,892
2019
$7,209 (+0.8%)
$373,527 + $233,082
$606,609
2018
$7,149 (+2.3%)
$366,203 + $228,512
$594,715
2017
$6,992 (+2.5%)
$351,984 + $219,640
$571,624
2016
$6,820 (+39.5%)
$351,984 + $219,640
$571,624
2015
$4,888 (+80.6%)
$345,083 + $215,334
$560,417
2014
$2,707 (+2.0%)
$149,512 + $56,923
$206,435
2012
$2,654 (+3.2%)
$204,000 + $91,800
$295,800
2011
$2,572 (−1.0%)
$145,919 + $55,555
$201,474
2010
$2,599 (+3.6%)
$143,058 + $54,466
$197,524
2009
$2,509 (+4.3%)
$141,989 + $54,059
$196,048
2008
$2,405
$142,327 + $54,188
$196,515
Tax history for 3157 Pyrites St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,150 (+1.2%)
$408,502 + $254,907
$663,409
2024
$8,052 (+2.0%)
$408,502 + $254,907
$663,409
2023
$7,897 (+4.9%)
$400,493 + $249,909
$650,402
2022
$7,531 (+1.3%)
$392,641 + $245,009
$637,650
2021
$7,432 (−1.0%)
$384,943 + $240,205
$625,148
2020
$7,503 (+4.1%)
$377,396 + $235,496
$612,892
2019
$7,209 (+0.8%)
$373,527 + $233,082
$606,609
2018
$7,149 (+2.3%)
$366,203 + $228,512
$594,715
2017
$6,992 (+2.5%)
$351,984 + $219,640
$571,624
2016
$6,820 (+39.5%)
$351,984 + $219,640
$571,624
2015
$4,888 (+80.6%)
$345,083 + $215,334
$560,417
2014
$2,707 (+2.0%)
$149,512 + $56,923
$206,435
2012
$2,654 (+3.2%)
$204,000 + $91,800
$295,800
2011
$2,572 (−1.0%)
$145,919 + $55,555
$201,474
2010
$2,599 (+3.6%)
$143,058 + $54,466
$197,524
2009
$2,509 (+4.3%)
$141,989 + $54,059
$196,048
2008
$2,405
$142,327 + $54,188
$196,515
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,289 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,076
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5305022013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
1 Car Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 1
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
Ground Floor Master
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
2 Master Baths
Kitchen Information
Stone Counters
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside
Additional Rooms
Office
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
Living Room
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
# of Fireplaces: 2
Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors
Heating & Cooling
Central Cooling
Forced Air Heating
Water Heater Features: Water Heater Unit
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Two Level
Detached
Faces East
Exterior Construction: Hard Coat Stucco
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Patio Open
Other Structural Features: French Doors
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,292
Zoning: LAR1
Lot Description: Fenced Yard
Property Features
Has View
View: Peek-A-Boo
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 5305-022-013
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Standard Sale
Location
Location Information
Directions: 110 Freeway North, exit Via Marisol, right on Monterey Rd., right on Huntington Dr., right on Esmeralda
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,076
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,289 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5305022013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Standard Sale
Around this home
Schools
Huntington Drive Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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