NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1128 Diamond Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $1,763,000 - $2,028,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$1,270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2024

Last sale price $2,000,000 $1,377 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,313/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2024

DON'T WORRY DARLING...your home search is over! This 1914 craftsman cottage has been reimagined and 50's retro is the vibe. A slice of Americana awaits in the heart of South Pasadena with walkability to Mission St and Fair Oaks, the public library, all three school campuses, Garfield Park, the farmer's market, shops, restaurants, and more. A sweet white fence and story-book garden, water feature, olive tree bonsai, and oversized front porch welcome you. Completely remodeled, this home offers a cultural experience with tons of natural light, home audio system, and European Oak wood floors throughout. Happiness and joy welcome you as you enter into a formal living room with original fireplace, vintage inspired sconces, and water color scenic wallpaper. Tucked away off of the living room is a quiet nursery/guest bedroom/office. The poodle skirt inspired kitchen boasts GE Profile stainless appliances, custom deep pine and pale yellow cabinetry, twinkly quartz countertops, peninsula, and flower pot pendant. A nice size guest bedroom with ample closet space and a tuxedo trim powder blue guest bath with tub, shower, and vanity. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en-suite art deco inspired bath with double vanity and large shower. The kitchen opens to the dining room including a huge built-in bench with storage, iron flower chandelier, bar with wine fridge. The dining room leads to the sunken family room with tall ceilings, environmentally aware bio-ethanol fireplace. and a laundry room with ample storage. A large bi-fold door completely opens out onto a covered California Room with Arizona blue flagstone with dedicated dining and lounge areas, and built-in ceiling fans. The enchanting backyard includes a water feature, Lemon Tree, Green and Red Japanese Maples, Camellia, Hydrangea, Lilies, and more. Dedicated flagstone fire-pit lounge area with wood-burning fireplace, and a charming detached home office!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmine Sabatella

The Agency Brokerage Email: homesbycarmine@gmail.com License #01945152 Listed on: 03/30/2024

The Agency

Co-Listed By

Ryan Delair

The Agency Brokerage Email: homesbycarmine@gmail.com License #02065324

Last Buyer's Agent

Loren Bennett

Redfin Corporation License #01744020

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 4,394 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Turnkey
  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Termite Clearance

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Urban Location
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5315006050

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Garfield

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,435

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Park Name: Garfield
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Cottage
  • Property Condition: Repairs Major, Turnkey, Termite Clearance, Building Permit
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5315006050
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1452.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Quartz Counters, Wired for Sound, Wired for Data, Attic Fan, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, High Ceilings, Bar
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors, ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Outside, Living Room, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1169.42
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office, Living Room, Family Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Bathtub, Upgraded, Stone Counters, Exhaust Fan(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Shower, Shower In Tub, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Built-In Trash/Recycling, Self-Closing Drawers, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Quartz Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Wood, Stone, Patio Open, Front Porch, Porch, Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Street, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Freezer
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters, Urban, Suburban, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Dog Park, Curbs

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Treed Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Drip System, Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4394.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1009

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4394.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2024
Closed on
May 13, 2024
Sold by
Csdomains Inc
Bought by
Diaz-Cheng Family Trust and Diaz
Seller's Agent
Carmine Sabatella
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Loren Bennett
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
17.79%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,843,925

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$156,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2023
Sold by
Von Rettberg Trust
Bought by
Bear Flag Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,159,797
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Bear Flag Ilomes Llc
Bought by
Csdomains Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,159,797
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2023
Sold by
Vonrettberg Rosa E
Bought by
Von Rettberg Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,159,797
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1995
Sold by
Vonrettberg Rosa E
Bought by
Vonrettberg Rosa E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Diaz-Cheng Family Trust $2,000,000 Chicago Title
Bear Flag Homes Llc $1,000,000 Lawyers Title Company
Csdomains Inc $1,106,000 Lawyers Title
Von Rettberg Trust -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Vonrettberg Rosa E -- Equity Title
Vonrettberg Rosa E -- --
Von Rettberg Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Diaz-Cheng Family Trust $1,600,000
Closed Diaz-Cheng Family Trust $1,600,000
Previous Owner Csdomains Inc $1,159,797
Previous Owner Vonrettberg Rosa E $550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Sold $2,000,000 +17.8% $1,377 / Sq Ft
04/13/2024 04/13/24 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2024 03/30/24 Price Changed $1,698,000 0.0% $1,169 / Sq Ft
03/30/2024 03/30/24 For Sale $1,698,000 -15.1% $1,169 / Sq Ft
02/20/2024 02/20/24 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
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
2025 $15,435 $2,040,000 $1,428,000 $612,000
2024 $15,435 $1,249,500 $999,600 $249,900
2023 $1,020 $53,193 $43,095 $10,098
2022 $1,001 $52,150 $42,250 $9,900
2021 $977 $51,128 $41,422 $9,706
2020 $966 $50,605 $40,998 $9,607
2019 $953 $49,614 $40,195 $9,419
2018 $838 $48,642 $39,407 $9,235
2016 $770 $46,755 $37,878 $8,877
2015 $750 $46,054 $37,310 $8,744
2014 $750 $45,153 $36,580 $8,573
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-16571

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5315-006-050