$800,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2021

1097 Blanche St Unit 316 Pasadena, CA 91106

Playhouse Village Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,441 Sq Ft
$545/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$555 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • 3-minute walk to Grant Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Don't miss this opportunity to own a top floor penthouse in a prime Pasadena neighborhood. Close to CalTech and the South Lake Avenue District, this spacious unit offers an open concept floor plan and only one shared wall. Living room, Dining, Family room, and 2 bedroom suites. Updated kitchen, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, brand new carpet in bedrooms, a spiral staircase, and custom built-ins for extra storage complete this wonderful home. Skylights & sliding glass doors provide an abundance of natural light, along with treetop and mountain views. Three separate balconies provide wonderful outdoor space for relaxing & entertaining. Two underground parking spaces, near the elevator. Includes all appliances. HOA includes insurance, water, trash, common area maintenance, and all utilities except electricity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle May

Infinity International Realty License #01276673 Listed on: 07/02/2021

Infinity International Realty

Co-Listed By

Evelyn Xu

Infinity International Realty License #01474588

Last Buyer's Agent

Jiunu Lai

LAI'S Realty License #01020966

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • West Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $545 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,441 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Surfwood Point Association, Phone Number (626) 795-3282

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6080
  • Tax Tract Number 4635
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5735016080

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,358

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$545 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: All appliances without warranty
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5735016080
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1441.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 555.17
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Gas, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 545.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Surfwood Point
  • Phone: (626) 795-3282
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 6080
  • Tax Tract: 44774
  • Tax Tract Number: 4635

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Legault John E and Legault Margaret E
Bought by
Ko Anthony
Seller's Agent
Michelle May
Infinity International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jiunu Lai
LAI'S Realty
List Price
$690,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
15.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.52%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$547,935
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$333,493

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Lark Jay Scott
Bought by
Legault Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2004
Sold by
Abelson John
Bought by
Mercier Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1999
Sold by
Elwood Patrick W
Bought by
Elwood Gladys T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Elwood Gladys T
Bought by
Abelson John and Guthrie Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Sold by
Elwood Katherine
Bought by
Elwood Gladys T
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $580,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $510,000 Southland Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $275,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 FHA
Previous Owner $220,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $51,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $880,000 +10.0% $611 / Sq Ft
08/12/2021 08/12/21 Sold $800,000 +15.9% $555 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale $690,000 -- $479 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $9,358 $832,319 $629,858 $202,461
2023 $9,277 $816,000 $617,508 $198,492
2022 $8,952 $800,000 $605,400 $194,600
2021 $7,223 $656,847 $474,857 $181,990
2020 $6,929 $650,112 $469,988 $180,124
2019 $6,947 $637,366 $460,773 $176,593
2018 $7,112 $624,870 $451,739 $173,131
2016 $6,880 $600,608 $434,199 $166,409
2015 $6,804 $591,587 $427,677 $163,910
2014 $6,042 $518,000 $402,000 $116,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michelle May

    Infinity International Realty

    (626) 755-4923

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Michelle May
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  • Evelyn Xu

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Evelyn Xu

    Infinity International Realty

    (626) 449-5222

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Evelyn Xu
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jiunu Lai

    LAI'S Realty

    (626) 375-5121

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Jiunu Lai
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-5553

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5735-016-080

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91106 Playhouse Village

1097 Blanche St Unit 316, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 1097 Blanche St Unit 316, Pasadena, CA 91106 and is currently priced at $800,000, approximately $555 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 1097 Blanche St Unit 316 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and International School of Los Angeles-Pasadena.

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