Seller's Agent in 2025
Antony Elliott
Compass
(650) 291-1667
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
1020 N Garfield Ave Pasadena, CA 91104
Orange Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,160
Sq Ft
7,444
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- No HOA
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
As of December 2025Built in 2012, this thoughtfully designed modern Craftsman home seamlessly blends timeless character with contemporary comfort. Situated within the coveted Garfield Heights Landmark Historic District, the property is framed by mature privacy hedges and a wooden gate that open to a lush front yard accented by citrus trees. A welcoming front porch leads into a spacious living room, highlighted by a stunning custom fireplace surrounded with American walnut and handmade tile detailing. The main level features a conveniently located bedroom and full bath. The open dining area and sunlit kitchen showcase granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry and premium stainless steel appliances including a dual-fuel oven, wine cooler and new microwave and dishwasher. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, and designer finishes. A full guest bath and dedicated laundry room complete the upper level. French doors open to a private backyard retreat, perfect for relaxing in the sun or dining al fresco, complete with a two-car detached garage. Additional highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, an Ecobee smart thermostat, tankless water heater, automatic sprinkler system, a newly paved driveway, and serene mountain and treetop views. A rare find, this home offers the charm and craftsmanship of Pasadena's historic neighborhoods paired with the ease and efficiency of newer construction. Situated just minutes from upscale shopping, fine dining, parks, and top-rated schools. Located just moments from Old Town Pasadena.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 2012
Lot Details
- 7,443 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Property is zoned PSR6
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,160 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
Additional Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5729-031-003
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2025
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Jaffe Michael R and Jaffe Amy Wildenberg
Bought by
Smith Elizabeth and Broussard Garrett
Seller's Agent
Antony Elliott
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ross Groefsema
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$1,499,999
Sold Price
$1,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,999
-1.33%
Views
69
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,177,751
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$302,619
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
Jun 18, 2019
Sold by
Lara Palmer Stephen M and Palmer Stephen Matthew
Bought by
Jaffe Michael R and Jaffe Amy Wildenberg
Seller's Agent
Seta Chorbajian
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Antony Elliott
Compass
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.4%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$739,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2012
Closed on
Sep 24, 2012
Sold by
Behdin Shahin and Alavi Mandana
Bought by
Palmer Stephen Matthew and Lara Alexander Fidel
Seller's Agent
mandy alavi
Red Door Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Earnest Watts
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$678,800
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,800
-4.98%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$580,500
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2011
Sold by
Dado Rico
Bought by
Behdin Shahin and Alavi Mandana
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 2008
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Dado Rico
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Martinez Victoria
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na and Securitized Asset Backedreceivables Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2005
Sold by
Piazza Michael
Bought by
Little Kristy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 9, 2004
Sold by
Sauceda Rose E and Little Kristy
Bought by
Martinez Victoria
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 18, 2004
Sold by
Sauceda Rose E
Bought by
Sauceda Rose E and Little Kristy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2004
Sold by
Acevedo Elizabeth A
Bought by
Acevedo Toribio
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 13, 2004
Sold by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Toribio
Bought by
Sauceda Rose Elena
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Bought by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2000
Sold by
Acevedo Luis A
Bought by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 1996
Sold by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Bought by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,800
Interest Rate
7.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 1994
Sold by
Acevedo Torivio and Acevedo Toribio
Bought by
Acevedo Ruben and Acevedo Josefina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,480,000 | Progressive Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $995,000 | Clearmark Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $645,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $187,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $206,000 | None Available | |
| Trustee Deed | $301,022 | Landsafe Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $327,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $280,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Landsafe Title Company | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | World Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,180,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $739,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $580,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $133,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $261,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $252,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $58,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $65,400 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 12/29/25 | Sold | $1,480,000 | -1.3% | $685 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/27/2025 11/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | For Sale | $1,499,999 | +50.8% | $694 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2019 08/05/19 | Sold | $995,000 | -0.4% | $461 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/13/2019 06/13/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | For Sale | $999,000 | +54.9% | $463 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/19/2012 10/19/12 | Sold | $645,000 | -0.6% | $298 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/20/2012 09/20/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/30/2012 08/30/12 | Price Changed | $649,000 | -3.0% | $300 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/23/2012 08/23/12 | Price Changed | $669,000 | -1.4% | $309 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/22/2012 08/22/12 | For Sale | $678,800 | +5.2% | $314 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/21/2012 08/21/12 | Off Market | $645,000 | -- | -- | |
| 08/01/2012 08/01/12 | Price Changed | $678,800 | -2.8% | $314 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/11/2012 07/11/12 | Price Changed | $698,000 | -2.8% | $322 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/30/2012 06/30/12 | Price Changed | $718,000 | 0.0% | $332 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/30/2012 06/30/12 | For Sale | $718,000 | +11.3% | $332 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/29/2012 06/29/12 | Off Market | $645,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/07/2012 06/07/12 | Price Changed | $738,000 | -3.9% | $341 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/22/2012 05/22/12 | Price Changed | $768,000 | -3.8% | $355 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/16/2012 04/16/12 | For Sale | $798,000 | -- | $369 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,226 | $1,088,173 | $675,980 | $412,193 |
| 2024 | $12,226 | $1,066,837 | $662,726 | $404,111 |
| 2023 | $12,124 | $1,045,920 | $649,732 | $396,188 |
| 2022 | $11,704 | $1,025,413 | $636,993 | $388,420 |
| 2021 | $11,223 | $1,005,307 | $624,503 | $380,804 |
| 2019 | $8,018 | $712,013 | $425,000 | $287,013 |
| 2018 | $8,145 | $698,053 | $416,667 | $281,386 |
| 2016 | $7,877 | $670,949 | $400,489 | $270,460 |
| 2015 | $7,791 | $660,872 | $394,474 | $266,398 |
| 2014 | $7,630 | $647,927 | $386,747 | $261,180 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Antony Elliott
-
Ross Groefsema
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ross Groefsema
Douglas Elliman
(310) 795-0943
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Ryan Hirsh
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Ryan Hirsh
Douglas Elliman
(847) 208-8097
1 in this area
46 Total Sales
-
Seta Chorbajian
S
Seller's Agent in 2019
Seta Chorbajian
Redfin Corporation
-
mandy alavi
m
Seller's Agent in 2012
mandy alavi
Red Door Real Estate
(626) 272-9022
3 Total Sales
-
Buster Williams
B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012
Buster Williams
Buster Williams, BROKER
(626) 739-5303
1 Total Sale
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25608501
APN: 5729-031-003
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