Listed by Craig Farestveit, Craig Estates & Fine Propertie, (818) 790-2192 . Bought with Imperial Realty Co.
3261 Castera Ave
Glendale, CA 91208
Montecito Park
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,858 sqft
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,858 sqft
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Description
What a find! A preserved classic traditional on a large parcel within the sought after Montecito Park neighborhood. The current stewards of this special home have loved living here for over 40 years and only hope the same for a very fortunate Buyer.
The formal entry opens to the large formal living room with the original hardwood flooring, gorgeous multi-pane windows, and a beautiful fireplace with custom herringbone masonry showing off the master craftsman level of detail … in the details. Said formal entry opens to the formal dining room as well. The bright kitchen is original but suited for any family chef of today with custom cabinetry, light stone counters, and windows overlooking the large front grounds and gardens. The central hall leads to three of the four large bedrooms and a tastefully updated full bath. The fourth bedroom is in the north wing with the second bath that has been updated as well.
The rear covered patio is a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining under the shade of a tall mature elm. The rear yard is generous with a flat lawn play area, garden, extended wood patio, and a bonus home office/guest room off the back of the two-car detached garage. There is also, of course, the award-winning schools that serve this wonderful neighborhood.
The formal entry opens to the large formal living room with the original hardwood flooring, gorgeous multi-pane windows, and a beautiful fireplace with custom herringbone masonry showing off the master craftsman level of detail … in the details. Said formal entry opens to the formal dining room as well. The bright kitchen is original but suited for any family chef of today with custom cabinetry, light stone counters, and windows overlooking the large front grounds and gardens. The central hall leads to three of the four large bedrooms and a tastefully updated full bath. The fourth bedroom is in the north wing with the second bath that has been updated as well.
The rear covered patio is a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining under the shade of a tall mature elm. The rear yard is generous with a flat lawn play area, garden, extended wood patio, and a bonus home office/guest room off the back of the two-car detached garage. There is also, of course, the award-winning schools that serve this wonderful neighborhood.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 10, 2024
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 3261 Castera Ave
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Interior Details Basement: UtilityNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Art Studio, Bonus Room, Center Hall, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Office, Other |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1858 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: See RemarksAppliances: Built-In Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, See RemarksSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Standard |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: See Remarks, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: See RemarksFloors: See Remarks, Tile, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Neighborhood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Open, Patio, See RemarksNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Single,Garage,Private |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 31 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1940 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 5613009021 |
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Price List Price: $1,495,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Oct 02 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Glendale |
School Information Elementary School: FremontJr High / Middle School: RosemontHigh School: Crescenta ValleyHigh School District: Glendale Unified |
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Community Features: Biking, Hiking, SidewalksNot Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS |
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Lot Area: 8900 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard, Trust |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan |
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BasementMls Number: GD24195978Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: craig@craigestates.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5613009021-R-N |
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BikingHikingSidewalks |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Craig Farestveit DRE #00990645
Craig Estates & Fine Propertie
Bought with: Vardkes Bazikian DRE #01173623, (818) 956-3646, Imperial Realty Co.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#GD24195978
Price History for 3261 Castera Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/08/2024 | $1,625,000 | Sold | CRMLS #GD24195978 |
| 10/10/2024 | $1,495,000 | Pending | CRMLS #GD24195978 |
| 10/02/2024 | $1,495,000 | Contingent | CRMLS #GD24195978 |
| 09/20/2024 | $1,495,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #GD24195978 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $17,949 |
| Assessment | $1,625,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 3261 Castera Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.01 | Single-Family Home | $1,672,630 | 09/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,706 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $1,658,000 | 04/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,852 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,490,000 | 07/03/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,064 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 05/20/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,950 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,578,000 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,774 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,595,000 | 02/25/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,947 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,895,000 | 03/03/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,528 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $1,225,000 | 03/20/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,621 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $1,588,000 | 05/22/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,016 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 3261 Castera Ave.
- Crescenta Valley High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2624 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI just graduated in 2024 and this school felt like torture. Might seem good on paper but once you actually attend it’s terrible. The teachers pick favorites and all the science teachers are awful at their jobs, just making you feel stupid. Overall, would not recommend putting your kid in this school unless you want to make them suicidal.Other Review1y ago - John C. Fremont Elementary School
- K-6
- Public
- 578 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur experience at Fremont has been wonderful. The last few years have been tough with Covid but Fremont has done an excellent job maintaining a sense of community and making sure that kids are able to socialize while everyone still feels safe. My child has learning difficulties and the school has been very helpful and accommodating.Parent Review4y ago - Rosemont Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 1221 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageDuring my experiences at this educational institution, I have observed multiple scenarios that can complete my review without leaving anything out, as I have enough information to provide an accurate rating. The following observations were made in the 2024-25 school year and continue into the 2025-26 year.Learning is mostly mundane with a lack of depth and emotion, while some teachers excel in attempting and succeeding in their work, most fail at this and their class lacks depth and is unpleasant to most students. The lack of interesting and engaging work is concerning, as that is not helpful towards students or parents.Teaching in my experience is adequate and is one of their strengths. The teachers I was assigned to were highly skilled and efficient in their work. All of my teachers spend time to provide support for their students, as one of my teachers spent a lot of time to help me with my English assignments.Social-emotional support in this school has some decency but is mostly not enough. Though I have not experienced this, many people I know have been emotionally supported to a minimum, or even below the minimum that they should receive.Special education in this school is exceptional, with students with disabilities receiving the support they need. The staff that work in this category know how to their work well and are highly skilled.Safety in this school is inadequate and discrimination is a large problem. Racial slurs and prejudice against the LGBTQ community are a widespread issue. The staff have attempted to provide a safe environment, though people are easily bullied and taken advantage of by the students. Punishments are another large scale issue with students not receiving or not having a harsh enough punishment. I was assaulted by one of the students in my classes and they repeatedly attempted to choke me, I instantly reported him in the office after the period ended, though he never got suspended for assaulting me and had to apologize to me at a minimum. This category is their largest weakness.Family engagement is adequate and they include parents, though I haven't experienced this, I have heard from several of my peers.In conclusion, this educational institution excels in some categories while fails in others. I do not recommend this school to the average person and if I was a parent, would not send my children here.Student Review5mo ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Montecito Park
At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
82 % Say there are sidewalks
81 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
75 % Say it's quiet
71 % Say streets are well-lit
70 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say yards are well-kept
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say parking is easy
62 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say car is needed
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
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3261 Castera Ave, Glendale, CA 91208 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,858 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 3261 Castera Ave is located in Montecito Park, Glendale. This property is not currently available for sale. 3261 Castera Ave was last sold on Nov 8, 2024 for $1,625,000 (9% higher than the asking price of $1,495,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3261 Castera Ave is $1,630,400.