Seller's Agent in 2025
Jialin Chang
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
(626) 675-2296
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
1268 Mentone Ave Pasadena, CA 91103
Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,360
Sq Ft
3,837
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Mountain View
- Two Homes on a Lot
- Recessed Lighting
- Corner Lot
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Take advantage of the ultimate house-hacking opportunity in Pasadena. This well-maintained, turnkey duplex allows you to live in one unit and receive immediate cash flow from the second unit to pay down your mortgage. Current tenants pay $2008/mo - substantially reducing your monthly financial burden. Two units with different addresses, both 2 bed/1bath. Each unit has its private entrances and separate, fenced backyards. Big-ticket-item updates include plumbing, electrical, flooring, lighting, tankless water heater, energy-star windows, low-maintenance patio, and more. This property sits on a corner lot in a charming, tree-lined street. Close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena, the Gamble House, Art Center, shopping, dining, libraries, schools, museums and transportation. Enter the real estate market and start building generational wealth today with this multifaceted income property!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic License #02076238 Listed on: 06/12/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 3,837 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- Privacy Fence
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- No Sprinklers
Home Design
- Duplex
- Raised Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,360 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Recessed Lighting
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Laminate Flooring
- Mountain Views
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Kitchen
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Shared Driveway
Additional Homes
- Two Homes on a Lot
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wall Furnace
- Tankless Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 11
- Tax Tract Number 461
- Assessor Parcel Number 5728017036
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Units
Building Details
- Rent Control
- 2 Separate Electric Meters
- 2 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Cavelier Margaret Z
Bought by
Hunter Kayla
Seller's Agent
Jialin Chang
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Jose Fernandez
NXT Step Solutions
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$859,000
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,426
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$648,312
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,114
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2012
Closed on
Sep 12, 2012
Sold by
Cavelier Jeffrey A
Bought by
Cavelier Margaret Z
Seller's Agent
Corinne Gonzalez
Keller Williams College Park
Buyer's Agent
Richard Perez
Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2012
Closed on
Aug 1, 2012
Sold by
Phillips Jason Aaron
Bought by
Cavelier Margaret Z
Seller's Agent
Corinne Gonzalez
Keller Williams College Park
Buyer's Agent
Richard Perez
Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2011
Closed on
Dec 28, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Bought by
Phillips Jason Aaron
Seller's Agent
Susan Broussalian
No Firm Affiliation
Buyer's Agent
David Garcia
Century 21 Masters
Sold Price
$245,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.62%
Original Mortgage
$183,750
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2011
Sold by
Shelton Bernice Cleo and Smith Vernon B
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na and Wachovia Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Shelton Bernice Cleo and Smith Vernon B
Bought by
Shelton Bernice Cleo and Smith Vernon B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 17, 2007
Sold by
Shelton Bernice Cleo and Smith Vernon B
Bought by
Shelton Bernice Cleo and Smith Vernon B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $859,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $310,000 | Ticor Title Riverside | |
| Grant Deed | $245,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $242,497 | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $650,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $248,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $183,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Sold | $859,000 | 0.0% | $632 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/20/2025 07/20/25 | For Sale | $859,000 | 0.0% | $632 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/25/2025 06/25/25 | Price Changed | $859,000 | -2.6% | $632 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $882,000 | +184.5% | $649 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/13/2012 09/13/12 | Sold | $310,000 | -6.1% | $228 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/30/2012 07/30/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/01/2012 06/01/12 | For Sale | $330,000 | +34.7% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/20/2012 01/20/12 | Sold | $245,000 | -- | $180 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/06/2012 01/06/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $4,575 | $381,731 | $246,282 | $135,449 |
| 2024 | $4,575 | $374,247 | $241,453 | $132,794 |
| 2023 | $4,535 | $366,910 | $236,719 | $130,191 |
| 2022 | $4,383 | $359,717 | $232,078 | $127,639 |
| 2021 | $4,206 | $352,665 | $227,528 | $125,137 |
| 2019 | $4,054 | $342,206 | $220,780 | $121,426 |
| 2018 | $4,098 | $335,497 | $216,451 | $119,046 |
| 2016 | $3,952 | $322,471 | $208,047 | $114,424 |
| 2015 | $3,908 | $317,628 | $204,922 | $112,706 |
| 2014 | $3,838 | $311,407 | $200,908 | $110,499 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jialin Chang
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Jose Fernandez
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jose Fernandez
NXT Step Solutions
(661) 495-5060
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
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Corinne Gonzalez
Seller's Agent in 2012
Corinne Gonzalez
Keller Williams College Park
(615) 861-1999
104 Total Sales
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S
Seller's Agent in 2012
Susan Broussalian
No Firm Affiliation
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R
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Richard Perez
Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.
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David Garcia
Buyer's Agent in 2012
David Garcia
Century 21 Masters
(909) 802-8808
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-22690
APN: 5728-017-036
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