NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1197 Arden Rd Pasadena, CA 91106

Estimated Value: $6,779,000 - $8,103,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,601 Sq Ft
$1,567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2022

Last sale price $6,490,000 $1,411 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $43,896/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • French Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2022

Perfectly situated in the coveted estate neighborhood adjacent to Cal Tech and the renowned Huntington Library, this prestigious French estate was masterfully designed and meticulously built by one of the owners of Mur-Sol Builders for his own private residence. From the gorgeous French limestone front exterior to the ultra-private and serene backyard, everything in between has been finished with exceptional craftsmanship and only the highest quality materials. This estate embodies every amenity one would hope for in a home. The sophisticated living room features beautiful French doors, detailed wood paneling, attractive windows, and an exquisite fireplace. The stunning state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with marble countertops and backsplash, a grand island, and high-end appliances. Fully extend your living space with impressive lift and slide doors that lead to the vaulted covered loggia with wood burning fireplace, Pennsylvania blue stone flooring, and custom built-ins with wet bar. The bright and expansive family room makes for the ideal gathering of family and friends. Complete with a gorgeous coffered ceiling, elegant fireplace, and additional sliding doors that open up to the tranquil outdoor dining area. The luxurious Master Suite is complete with two walk-in closets, full wet bar, sauna, and soaking tub all finished with beautiful marble throughout. Enjoy California living at its finest in this picture-perfect backyard. In addition to the covered patio and outdoor dining areas, enjoy the perfectly manicured grounds that include a sparkling pool and spa, turf putting green, and in-ground trampoline. Additional amenities and finishes include quarter-sawn hardwood floors, high-end lighting fixtures, wood paneling and moldings, Andersen architectural collection windows, and a reclaimed slate roof from Europe finished with copper gutters, trim and accents. This estate embodies true quality, beauty, and architectural integrity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Chiovare

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01931960 Listed on: 06/29/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Grant Bixby

Compass License #01364572

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is zoned PSR4

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • French Architecture
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,601 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Tax Tract Number 15403
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327012012
  • $794 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Architectural Style: French
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327012012
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4601.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1410.56
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, Indoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Slate
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Heating Type: Central, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18070.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4148

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 18070.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4635.00
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 15403
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 794.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2022
Closed on
Oct 3, 2022
Sold by
Joshua D And Tracy M Grohs Family Trust
Bought by
Lea L Maurer 2008 Declaration Of Trust
Seller's Agent
Joe Chiovare
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Grant Bixby
Compass
List Price
$6,998,000
Sold Price
$6,490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$508,000
-7.26%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$7,211,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$721,287
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
Cerk Holdings Llc
Bought by
Joshua D & Tracy M Grohs Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2013
Sold by
Huang Cahrles
Bought by
Cerk Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$707,500
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Wei Emily Chi An
Bought by
Huang Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$707,500
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Buckley Christopher
Bought by
Huang Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$707,500
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2003
Sold by
Buckley Thomas C
Bought by
Buckley Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1998
Sold by
Buckley Thomas C
Bought by
Buckley Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Source: Public Records

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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
Lea L Maurer 2008 Declaration Of Trust $6,490,000 Chicago Title
Joshua D & Tracy M Grohs Family Trust $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Cerk Holdings Llc -- None Available
Huang Charles -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Huang Charles $1,415,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Buckley Christopher -- --
Buckley Christopher $510,000 Stewart Title
Buckley Thomas C -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Huang Charles $707,500
Previous Owner Buckley Christopher $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $6,490,000 -7.3% $1,411 / Sq Ft
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2022 06/29/22 For Sale $6,998,000 -- $1,521 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $73,351 $6,752,196 $4,057,560 $2,694,636
2024 $73,351 $6,619,800 $3,978,000 $2,641,800
2023 $72,746 $6,490,000 $3,900,000 $2,590,000
2022 $18,736 $1,642,167 $1,642,167 $0
2021 $17,958 $1,609,968 $1,609,968 $0
2019 $17,282 $1,562,216 $1,562,216 $0
2018 $17,540 $1,531,585 $1,531,585 $0
2016 $16,941 $1,472,112 $1,177,690 $294,422
2015 $18,425 $1,598,390 $1,038,954 $559,436
2014 $18,025 $1,567,081 $1,018,603 $548,478
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR22142027

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5327-012-012