Seller's Agent in 2025
Brent Chang
COMPASS
(626) 487-8100
5 in this area
51 Total Sales
1241 S Oak Knoll Ave Pasadena, CA 91106
Oak Knoll Neighborhood
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,742
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Community Stables
- Greenhouse
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Blair High School Rated A-
- Gas Heated Pool
- Auto Driveway Gate
About This Home
As of August 2025//Thomas C Marlow House, Robert D Farquhar, 1922//Originally designed for master builder Thomas C Marlow, who worked with many of the significant architects of the era, when it came time to build his family home, it is telling that Marlow chose AIA Fellow (1919) Robert D Farquhar to design the property. Known both for his landmark residential estates such as the historic Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills and the Canfield-Moreno Estate in Silver Lake, as well as non-residential: the California Club, the Pentagon and Beverly Hills High School, Farquhar, in scaled down form, showcases the same mastery in creating opulent and stately spaces by executing his elegant and classic style that defined the architect. Possessing all the grandeur and resplendence of the era, and accessed via circular driveway, the impressive English Revival home rests behind two wrought iron driveway gates and privacy hedges. Fully gated, the quiet rear courtyard, pool and gardens possess the same sense of privacy and security as the front. Thoughtfully updated interior preserves Farquhar's balanced flow, with both main and secondary staircases, from larger common rooms to the private areas of the homes. Oversized double-shuttered pane windows allow for natural light throughout. Located in the Oak Knoll neighborhood, close to the Langham, Caltech, and Polytechnic School, the Thomas C Marlow House is a true rarity. Spanning a manageable 3,742 sf, yet designed by one of the leading architects of the era, with the craftsmanship, detail and materials almost exclusively reserved for the palatial estates of the 1920's. //Features// *Circular driveway with two automatic auto-gates. *Four BR's upper level. *Two-car attached garage w/chauffer's quarters w/bath & A/C. *Updated systems, central A/C. *Pool with automatic cover. *Garden room and green house. *Basement and large attic space. *Main and secondary staircases. *Large balcony/patio off primary BR on upper level. *Newly refinished original hardwood flooring.// 'Excellent example of the English Revival style, Robert Farquhar, architect, one of his best in Pasadena.' - Period Revival Architecture in Pasadena, California: 1915-1942.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $34,129
Year Built
- Built in 1922 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Garden
- Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Circular Driveway
- Auto Driveway Gate
Home Design
- English Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 3,742 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Dual Staircase
- Crown Molding
- Coffered Ceiling
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Shutters
- French Doors
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Laundry Room
- Attic
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Utility Sink
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Separate Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Home Security
- Security Lights
- Alarm System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Gas Heated Pool
- Pool Cover
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Greenhouse
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 49
- Tax Tract Number 4640
- Assessor Parcel Number 5324008027
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Foothills
- Mountainous Community
Recreation
- Park
- Dog Park
- Community Stables
- Horse Trails
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Security
- Card or Code Access
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2017
Sold by
Kim Austin and Wong Patricia
Bought by
Kim Austin and Wong Patricia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,010,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 5, 2016
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Tomaselli Joseph A and Tomaselli Michelle
Bought by
Kim Austin and Wong Patricia
Seller's Agent
Peter Martocchio
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fleming Trainor
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,689,000
Sold Price
$2,689,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Tomaselli Joseph A and Tomaselli Michelle
Bought by
Tomaselli Joseph A and Tomaselli Michelle
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 1996
Sold by
Bressler Carol L
Bought by
Tomaselli Joseph A and Tomaselli Michelle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Usa National Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,689,000 | North American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $885,000 | Equity Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $64,437 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $1,976,000 | VA | |
| Closed | $1,974,800 | VA | |
| Closed | $1,980,000 | VA | |
| Closed | $2,010,000 | VA | |
| Closed | $2,000,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $550,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Sold | $4,425,000 | +4.1% | $1,183 / Sq Ft |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | For Sale | $4,250,000 | +58.1% | $1,136 / Sq Ft |
| 11/17/2016 11/17/16 | Sold | $2,689,000 | 0.0% | $719 / Sq Ft |
| 11/03/2016 11/03/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/05/2016 07/05/16 | For Sale | $2,689,000 | -- | $719 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $34,129 | $3,120,810 | $2,192,343 | $928,467 |
| 2024 | $34,129 | $3,059,618 | $2,149,356 | $910,262 |
| 2023 | $33,846 | $2,999,626 | $2,107,212 | $892,414 |
| 2022 | $32,656 | $2,940,811 | $2,065,895 | $874,916 |
| 2021 | $31,315 | $2,883,149 | $2,025,388 | $857,761 |
| 2019 | $30,114 | $2,797,635 | $1,965,315 | $832,320 |
| 2018 | $30,783 | $2,742,780 | $1,926,780 | $816,000 |
| 2016 | $14,273 | $1,241,953 | $680,621 | $561,332 |
| 2015 | $14,117 | $1,223,299 | $670,398 | $552,901 |
| 2014 | $13,812 | $1,199,337 | $657,266 | $542,071 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brent Chang
-
Alison Huddy
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Alison Huddy
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
(818) 383-1003
1 in this area
34 Total Sales
-
Laura Moreno
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Laura Moreno
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
(323) 449-5335
1 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Peter Martocchio
Seller's Agent in 2016
Peter Martocchio
Coldwell Banker Realty
(626) 229-0909
65 Total Sales
-
David Goldberg
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
David Goldberg
Coldwell Banker Realty
(626) 644-6011
36 Total Sales
-
Fleming Trainor
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Fleming Trainor
Sotheby's International Realty
(626) 396-3933
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-22810
APN: 5324-008-027
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