Diamond Bar Real Estate: December 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Diamond Bar House with City Lights and Mountain View $1,425,000

Bed: 4
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 3,0,1
Sqft: 3,876
Lot SF: 31,437
YrBuilt: 1987
HOA: $205
Stories: Two Level
SchDist: Walnut Valley Unified

Description: Within the gorgeous guard- gated Country Estates, overlooking city & mountain view. Nearly 3/4 acre, approx 4000 s.f.(title shows 3876 s.f.) home with great curb appeal & a private driveway w/big frontage and many parking space,classic English Tudor style. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an oak shelved office, remodeled kitchen,maple wood floor throughout, Large master suite on main level has nice open view, sauna,whirlpool bath. Pool, spa in rear. Beautiful trees around with newer sprinkler and piping system.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Diamond Bar House with Nice View $609,999

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 2,364
Lot SF: 10,868
YrBuilt: 1984

Description: this is a great house.quit area. views front and back. large lot with pool/spa. inside of house is well maintained. you will love the tile through out with a large masterbed room. formal dining area and alot more. show anytime on the weekend seller will get you in.

Diamond Bar Two Level House with Walking District to School $699,999

Bed:	5
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 2,168
Lot SF: 6,600
YrBuilt: 1987
SchDist: Walnut Valley Unified

Description: Pride of ownership! Immaculate condition with tons of upgrades in the most desirable area close to Ronald Reagan Park. 270 degree city light view and park view.5 bedrooms and 3 full bathroom. 1 bed and bath downstairs. Elegant floor plan with open and bright kitchen and breakfast nook. balony at masterbedroom can enjoy panoramic view. Luxory kitchen and bathroom decorated like a model home. Hardwood flooring and new cherrywood cabinets throughout the whole house. Granite counter tops.upgarded stainless steel kitchen appliances. Tiger skin granite flooring.recess lightning... nice porch at front. 3 car attched garage with new roll-up garage door. Extra workshop could be used as office. professional landscaping with manicured yard. facing south direction. prestigious walnut school district within walking distance to diamond bar high school

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Diamond Bar Single Family House For Sale $425,000

Bed: 3
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 2
Sqft: 1,296
Lot SF: 8,540
YrBuilt: 1969

Description: Charming home with 3 bedrms 2 bath, great big back yard hosts a large shade tree along with room for a pool and play yard. Arched brick fireplace in living room, covered patio over concrete patio slab, block walls, Great location! This is NOT a SHORT SALE or a BANK OWNED property, it is a regular sale.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Diamond Bar House with Walking Distance to Park $628,000

Bed: 3
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 1,1
Sqft: 1,534
Lot SF: 4,548
YrBuilt: 1987
HOA: $8
Stories: One Level
SchDist: Walnut Valley Unified

Description: High Country Living. Stylish home in The High Country community. Spacious living room opens to breakfast nook, remodeled kitchen w/cherry espresso cabinets and granite countertop, formal dining room (only home w/this add-on in High Country), bright & airy master bedroom w/small patio, 2 car garage access w/laundry hookups, large window in every room, too many pluses to mention. Professionally staged by Staging Touches, designer paint, as-is condition. Walking distance to Ronald Reagan Park.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Diamond Bar House with Nice View $2,880,000

Bed: 7
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 6
Sqft: 7,133
Lot SF: 61,916
YrBuilt: 1999
HOA: $205

Description: Luxurious mansion in the Country Estates! Located on a cul-de-sac street with an appealing panoramic view, 7 suite bedrooms, all purpose bonus room and grand library, 6 full bathrooms, granite floor throughout, granite kitchen counter tops, high cathedral ceilings, 3 schonbek crystal chandeliers, over 18000 sq.ft flat lot.

Diamond Bar House with City Lights View $730,000

Bed: 4
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 2,0,1
Sqft: 2,647
Lot SF: 6,098
YrBuilt: 1988

Description: Cul-de-sac premium location. Double door entry. High ceiling, large back yard with city View. This house has been remodeled recently. Must see to believe it.

Diamond Bar House with Walking Distance to School $400,000

Bed: 3
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 2
Sqft: 1,280
YrBuilt: 1962

Description: DRIVE BY ONLY, TENANT OCCUPIED NO SHOWINGS!!! Beautiful Home walking distance to Diamond Bar High and Evergreen Elementary Schools. Fully Landscaped and in move in condition! Newly painted interior and newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. simulated wood floors, enclosed patio and tuff shed storage, newer driveway, quiet neighborhood! DRIVE BY ONLY, TENANT OCCUPIED NO SHOWINGS!! DO NOT DISTURB!! Selling with Tenants.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Diamond Bar Short Sale House $985,000

Bed: 5
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 5
Sqft: 4,450
Lot SF: 8,500
YrBuilt: 1999
SchDist: Walnut Valley Unified

Description: Short sale approved for $985000! Over 4450 sq ft of spacious Living space. Lowest price in the Prestigious Diamond Crest Gated Community. Spectacular dramatic floor plan. The Grandest and Largest plan in Diamond Crest. Double doors lead into grand rotunda entryway with filled travertine flooring featuring custom marble medallion. Huge gourmet kitchen with all brand new Kitchen-Aid built-in stainless steel appliances maple cabinets complete with custom granite counter tops. Huge family room with built in glass door granite wrapped fireplace. 5 bedrooms and 5 baths two with balconies. 3 car attached split driveway garages. One Suite downstairs. Master suite with his and hers walk-in closets. Master bath has Jacuzzi tub, separate large shower stall complete with his and hers double vanities. Award winning Walnut Schools. Close to Ranch market/ 60 Fwy /Walking distance to South Point Middle School and Diamond Bar High School.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Diamond Bar House with View $1,650,000

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3,0,1

Sqft: 3,994
Lot SF: 135,210
YrBuilt: 1978
HOA: $215
SchDist: Walnut Valley Unified

Description: One of a kind single story house with a view. Barn/stables with 3 stalls. Useable lot, gentle slope, room for pool and tennis court. Master bedroom with a retreat area - 2 closets and a walk in closet. Bathrooms remodelled. Granite kitchen counter tops with built in refrigerator. Balcony off Master bedroom, breakfast area and lower area. Large garage with room for an RV. Garage has an exercise room. Garage has a room without a permit. There is a lower room with a bathroom without a permit but nicely done (seller purchased it this way). Huge family room with a fireplace. Built in BBQ and a remote control water fall in one of the patios. Must see this gorgeous house. Call for an appointment.

Diamond Bar Bank Owned Pool Home For Sale $398,900

Bed:	4
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 1,973
Lot SF: 8,910
YrBuilt: 1965

Description: Spacious Single Family Pool Home in Nice Diamond Bar Neibhborhood. Great 4 bedroom floorplan. Close to shopping and transportation. Bank Owned ( NOT A Short Sale ) Submit all offers with prequal letter and copy of deposit check.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Diamond Bar Bank Owned Property with Nice View $504,900

Bed:	5
Bath(F,T,H,Q):	3

Sqft: 2,091
Lot SF: 7,705
YrBuilt: 1989

Description: Rare find 5 Bedroom Single Family Residential property. Beautiful Pantera Park is right in front of the house. Beautiful view of green belt, good size fenced yard with great potential. One bedroom downstairs, Four upstairs. Desirable neighborhood. Bank owned property to be sold in "AS IS" and "AS SEEN" at the close of escrow.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Diamond Bar Short Sale View House with Walnut School District $530,000

Bed: 4
Bath(F,T,H,Q): 3
Sqft: 2,334
Lot SF: 7,830
YrBuilt: 1976

Description: APPROVED, APPROVED, APPROVED SHORT SALE! 2Story View House w/4BR/3BA and Bonus Room, Formal Living Room w/Cathedral Ceiling and Romantic Fireplace, Formal Dinning Room and Separated Family Room w/Wet Bar, 1BR&1BA Downstairs, Desirable Walnut School District, Easy Access to 57, 60Fwys.

Diamond Bar City

Diamond Bar City History

Diamond Bar as with many Southern California communities, Diamond Bar's recorded history began with a Mexican land grant. On March 30, 1840, Governor Juan Alvarado deeded 4,340 acres, which included Brea Canyon and the eastern Walnut Valley, to Jose de la Luz Linares, who founded Rancho Los Nogales, or Ranch of the Walnut Trees. Linares died in 1847, and his widow sold a choice portion of the ranch to Ricardo Vejar for $100 in merchandise, 100 calves, and the assumption of her late husband's debts. Vejar already owned the Rancho San Jose to the east (now Pomona), and by acquiring the rest of Rancho Los Nogales over the next ten years, became the fifth wealthiest landowner in Los Angeles County, with over 10,000 acres.

A community icon...The Windmill can still be seen at the Diamond Bar Towne Center)

Unfortunately, Vejar's luck did not last. When the United States government took over California and resurveyed the old land grants, he ended up with only 464 acres. Then the great drought of the 1860's forced most of the area ranchers to borrow money to feed their cattle. Vejar had been trading with two Los Angeles merchants, Isaac Schlesinger and Hyman Tischler, and they loaned him $600 for supplies at an interest rate of eight percent per month. When the note, with compounded interest, was finally called in for over $28,000, Vejar couldn't pay, and his property passed to Schlesinger and Tischler in 1864.

The Rancho Los Nogales did not prosper under its new owners, and they were surrounded by hostile neighbors who remained loyal to Vejar. In 1866, they sold the ranch to Louis Phillips for $30,000, bringing his holdings to over 12,000 acres. Phillips sold a portion of the ranch to WiIliam Rubettom, who opened up a tavern and overland stage station for the Butterfield route near where the Orange Freeway (57) now crosses Pomona Boulevard. He called the community "Spadra," after his hometown in Arkansas, and this became the first named settlement in the Diamond Bar area.

In 1873, the Rancho Los Nogales was sold again, this time to Wilson Beach and George Butler. After that, the property became quite fragmented as parcels were sold off to many different owners. But in 1918, Frederich E. Lewis bought up most of the original Rancho Los Nogales again, and he registered the Brand of Diamond Bar with the California Department of Agriculture. Lewis sold the Diamond Bar Ranch to the Bartholome family in 1943, and they continued to raise cattle on it for the next thirteen years.

An aerial view of Diamond Bar in the 1970's ...

In 1956, the Diamond Bar Ranch looked much as it did in 1840, with its golden hills peppered by green stands of oak and walnut trees, and grazed by large herds of cattle. The changes of the previous century were nothing, however, compared to the plans that the Transamerica Corporation had for Diamond Bar. In that year, they paid $10,000,000 for 8,000 acres of Brea Canyon, and they master-planned a community that would eventually become home to some 50,000 people. The first model homes were built at the north end of town in 1960, and a development "boom" had begun that continues today.

Today's Diamond Bar is a young, upscale residential community of about 60,000, situated among the meandering hills and valleys of Brea Canyon. Located at the junction of the Orange (57) and Pomona (60) freeways, Diamond Bar is central to all of the Los Angeles basin. A twenty-five mile radius encompasses Pasadena, downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Irvine and Riverside. Inside that radius, can be found such attractions as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, Anaheim and Dodger Stadiums, the theaters of Los Angeles' Civic Center, the Rose Bowl and the Coliseum, the Santa Anita and Los Alamitos race tracks, the Mt. Baldy ski slopes and all of the Orange County beaches. The Ontario International Airport is only twenty-five minutes away, giving Diamond Bar residents an attractive alternative to Los Angeles International Airport. A two-hour drive lands you beside the waters of Lake Arrowhead, or in the snowy mountains of Big Bear. Whether you prefer the hills and canyons in the city, the nearby mountains, the sun on the surf, or the desert, Diamond Bar places you at the center of the active Southern California life-style.

All desired services can be conveniently found in Diamond Bar's shopping and business centers. The Diamond Bar Golf Course has 18 beautiful and challenging holes, and the Los Angeles Royal Vista Golf Course is just down the road. Diamond Bar's parks offer residents more than 80 acres of recreational facilities. Mt. San Antonio College and California Polytechnic University, Pomona are located at the north edge of town, while California State University, Fullerton is just ten minutes to the south.

Diamond Bar, CA

Top 100 rank: N/A^C
Population: 59,700

Financial
	City stats	Best places avg.
Median family income (per year)	$84,173	$90,316
Family purchasing power (annual, cost-of-living adjusted)	$69,051	$82,867
Sales tax	8.30%	6.74%
State income tax rate (highest bracket)	9.30%^I	6.38%
State income tax rate (lowest bracket)	1.00%^I	2.74%
Auto insurance premiums (Average for the state)	$2,076	$2,121
Job growth % (2000-2006)	9.57%	13.41%
Housing
	City stats	Best places average
Median home price	$583,825	$359,352
Average property taxes (2006)	$3,730	$3,585


Education
	City stats	Best places average
Colleges, universities and professional schools (within 30 miles)	49	29
Junior colleges and technical institutes (within 30 miles)	55	18
Test scores reading (% above/below state average)	66.7%	20.1%
Test scores math (% above/below average)	52.0%	24.8%
% students attending public/private schools (located within town limits)	97.0/3.0	91.1/8.9
Quality of life
	City stats	Best places average
Air quality index* (% of days AQI ranked as good)	32.1%	77.3%
Personal crime incidents (per 1,000)	2	13
Property crime incidents (per 1,000)	15	206
Median commute time (in minutes)	30.7	23.1
% population with commute 45 mins. or longer	31.9%	15.6%
% population walk or bike to work	0.8%	2.7%

Health*
	City stats	Best places average
Has health plan (% of residents)	83.2%	90.5%
Body mass index (avg. for residents)	27	27
Diabetes rates (% of residents diagnosed)	7.3%	9.3%
Hypertension rates (% of residents diagnosed)	28.4%	30.6%
Elder-care facilities^**	263	107
Meet the neighbors
	City stats	Best places average
Median age	37.0	36.8
Completed at least some college (% of residents)	72.9%	72.4%
Married	58.6%	60.8%
Divorced	6.7%	8.0%
Racial diversity index (100 is national average; higher numbers indicate greater diversity)	428.6	59.2
Amount spent on vacations (domestic and foreign, household avg. per year)	$9,056	$8,250

*County data
**Elder-care services refer to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Data from Total Living Choices.
(C) Cities with populations greater than 50,000 were not eligible for this year's Best Places to Live list.

(I) Income tax notes:
17 states have statutory provision for automatic adjustment of tax brackets, personal exemption or standard deductions to the rate of inflation. Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio indexes the personal exemption amounts only.
For joint returns, the taxes are twice the tax imposed on half the income.
Tax credits.
An additional 1% tax is imposed on taxable income over $1 million

Estimated median household income in 2005: $78,800 (it was $68,871 in 2000)

Diamond Bar	$78,800
California:	$53,629

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $564,100 (it was $245,800 in 2000)

Diamond Bar	$564,100
California:	$477,700

Diamond Bar Real Estate