$5,500,000

40 Lowell Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024

5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
6,790 sqft
0.9 acres
$810 / sqft
House

Property details

About 40 Lowell Ave

This gracious shingled estate, known as Sierra Bonita Ranch - Yerxa House, is situated on a gated and lushly landscaped .92 acre lot and was completely reconstructed in recent years from exterior walls to interior studs while retaining its original exterior design. As a Designated Historical Landmark and under the Mills Act, thus enjoying substantially reduced property taxes, the nearly 6800 square foot home offers mountain and valley views, expansive public rooms, and wide terraces for large-scale entertaining. No detail was overlooked in the years' long reconstruction of the home and grounds with meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, including elegant finishes with box beams and crown mouldings, sophisticated lighting throughout, and new electrical, plumbing, whole house water filtration, water softener, fire sprinkler and solar systems, built-in window screens, seismic retrofitting, exterior walls, shingles, roof, and terrace. Special interior features include fireplaces in the Living and Dining Rooms as well as the Primary Bedroom suite, multiple French doors opening to terraces and decks, a Lacanche stove, two Miele dishwashers and wine refrigeration in the Kitchen, an office, theater and sun rooms, and a magnificent second floor Library-Family Room. Exterior features include pool, spa, new landscaping, lighting, and stonework, a porte-cochere, and sweeping front and rear lawns. This is an exceptional estate offering of a truly 'newer old house' in the heart of one of the San Gabriel Valley's most beloved village communities

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Solar
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size6,790 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.925 Acres
Year built1911
ParkingDoor-Single, Electric Gate, Garage, On Site, Porte-Cochere
MLS #P1-20671
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceDining Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
ViewMountain(s), Valley
Private poolYes

Summary

  • MLS Number: P1-20671
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: COMPASS
  • Office Phone: (626) 205-4040
  • Office Email: edward.afsharian@compass.com
  • Listing Agent: Bill Podley

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 09, 2004
Home Sold
$1,850,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$745,000$9,091
2023$1,032,000$10,315
2022$1,024,000$12,263
2021$1,006,000$11,886
2020$918,000$10,627
2019$918,000$10,924
2018$921,000$11,308
2017$946,000$11,308

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Sierra Madre Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

141 W Highland Ave

8

Highland Oaks Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

10 Virginia Rd

6

Don Benito Fundamental School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

3700 Denair St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,190. Typical income of Sierra Madre, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
15%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 40 Lowell Ave

This home is located at 40 Lowell Ave in Sierra Madre, CA and zip code 91024 in the The San Gabriel Valley neighborhood. This 6,790 square foot home, which was built in 1911, sits on a 0.93 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,500,000.

Sierra Madre, CA housing market in January 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 3 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Sierra Madre, CA between December and January 2025 decreased by 18.2%. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 62 days, the median list price was $1,364,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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