NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,727,962 - $5,113,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,678 Sq Ft
$1,359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2017

Last sale price $3,250,000 $884 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,650/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of September 2017

Presenting an architectural mid-century modern masterpiece designed by Gregory Ain, this home is known as the Ralphs House (of grocery store fame). This expansive view home is mostly original, very well maintained, and is all on one level. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 baths in 3,678 sqft on a large 35,844 sqft lot, this Linda Vista area home is a designated local Landmark and the gardens designed by acclaimed landscape architect Garrett Eckbo are also largely unchanged and historically designated. Beyond the open-air courtyard, the interior offers floor to ceiling windows that bring in lots of natural light, refinished wood floors, fireplace in large living room with built-in bookcases, and large sliding glass door to the resort-style backyard.A modern-style kitchen features all upgraded amenities, original cabinetry, breakfast nook and interior laundry area, as well as a caretakers wing. Relax in the resort-style backyard with sparkling pool, lush and mature landscaping, gardens, dry rock stream, and large deck overlooking the city, mountains, and into the Rose Bowl. The Convenient 3-car garage with circular driveway offers lots of parking. Conveniently located in the heart of Pasadena and minutes away from major employment hubs, popular shopping, fine dining, and outdoor recreation destinations. This home is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01164731 Listed on: 07/28/2017

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Rayni Williams

The Beverly Hills Estates License #01496786

The Beverly Hills Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,898

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PSR4

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,678 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Dressing Area
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5707013004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,898

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Mid Century Modern, Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5707013004
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3678.00
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 883.63
  • Room Type: Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office
  • Bathroom Features: Linen Closet/Storage, Shower In Tub, Tile Counters, Vanity Area

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Pool, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Porte-Cochere
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35844.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 35844.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Palmer Jeffrey Porter and Palmer Everett A
Bought by
Lichtenberg Matthew and Arbee Land Trust
Seller's Agent
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Rayni Williams
The Beverly Hills Estates
List Price
$2,999,999
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$250,001
8.33%
Current Estimated Value
$4,999,741

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,749,741
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Lichtenberg Matthew $3,250,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lichtenberg Matthew $987,000
Closed Lichtenberg Matthew $300,000
Closed Lichtenberg Matthew $1,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Sold $3,250,000 +8.3% $884 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2017 07/28/17 For Sale $2,999,999 0.0% $816 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Rented $9,500 0.0% --
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Under Contract -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Rent $9,500 -- --
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 $40,898 $3,697,940 $2,433,928 $1,264,012
2024 $40,898 $3,625,432 $2,386,204 $1,239,228
2023 $40,559 $3,554,346 $2,339,416 $1,214,930
2022 $39,140 $3,484,654 $2,293,546 $1,191,108
2021 $37,540 $3,416,328 $2,248,575 $1,167,753
2019 $36,116 $3,315,000 $2,181,882 $1,133,118
2018 $36,737 $3,250,000 $2,139,100 $1,110,900
2016 $3,150 $225,832 $69,979 $155,853
2015 $3,114 $222,440 $68,928 $153,512
2014 $3,081 $218,083 $67,578 $150,505
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-817001053

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5707-013-004