NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1507 Santa Teresa St South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $2,260,238 - $2,289,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,084 Sq Ft
$1,093/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2025

Last sale price $2,246,000 $1,078 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,522/month

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Monterey Hills Elementary Rated A+
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nestled in the esteemed Altos de Monterey neighborhood of South Pasadena, this custom-designed mid-century gem is available for the first time, reflecting exceptional pride of ownership. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home is bathed in natural light, with clerestory windows illuminating the heart of the space and enhancing the beautifully restored terrazzo floors. A double-sided fireplace elegantly connects the living and family rooms, infusing both areas with warmth and character.The generous kitchen features a dual electric and gas cooktop island, original custom cabinetry, a butler's pantry, and a charming bar that opens to the dining and family areas. The expansive primary suite offers a serene retreat, complete with a relaxing Roman tub shower framed by a rain glass wall. The primary bedroom opens directly into the backyard and a private patio, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living.Set on an expansive lot of over half an acre, the property includes a lovingly curated private botanical garden and walking path, designed and built by the owner, a longtime guide at the Descanso Garden and LA County Arboretum. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a true treasure in South Pasadena!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Meng

Engel & Völkers San Marino License #02060253 Listed on: 09/20/2024

Engel & Völkers San Marino

Last Buyer's Agent

CHUNHUA LI

HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT License #02011312

HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,456

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Elastomeric Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,084 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5311008016
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,456

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5311008016
  • Year Built: 1966
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2084.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: See Through, Living Room, Family Room, Two Way
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1077.74
  • Room Type: Family Room, Primary Suite, Main Floor Bedroom, Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Elastomeric
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas & Electric Range, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22797.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5233

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 22797.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Donald F Nichols And Janice L Nichols Tr and Cowan Laura Lee
Bought by
Cecilia Lan Cao Separate Property Trust and Cao
Seller's Agent
Janice Meng
Engel & Völkers San Marino
Buyer's Agent
CHUNHUA LI
HARVEST REALTY DEVELOPMENT
List Price
$2,098,000
Sold Price
$2,246,000
Premium/Discount to List
$148,000
7.05%
Views
183
Current Estimated Value
$2,278,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,310
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,346,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,339,124
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$900,690

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Nichols Donald F
Bought by
Nichols Donald F and Nichols Janice L
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
Cecilia Lan Cao Separate Property Trust $2,246,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Nichols Donald F -- --
Nichols Donald F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cecilia Lan Cao Separate Property Trust $1,346,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $2,246,000 +7.1% $1,078 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $2,098,000 -- $1,007 / Sq Ft
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 $2,456 $2,550,000 $1,785,000 $765,000
2024 $2,456 $161,218 $62,221 $98,997
2023 $2,411 $158,057 $61,001 $97,056
2022 $2,362 $154,958 $59,805 $95,153
2021 $2,311 $151,921 $58,633 $93,288
2019 $2,251 $147,417 $56,895 $90,522
2018 $2,121 $144,528 $55,780 $88,748
2017 $2,082 $141,695 $54,687 $87,008
2016 $1,947 $138,917 $53,615 $85,302
2015 $1,907 $136,831 $52,810 $84,021
2014 $1,900 $134,152 $51,776 $82,376
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-19328

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5311-008-016