NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Spruce St Unit 5 South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $756,000 - $817,681

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Last Sold July 29, 2020

Last sale price $681,000 $604 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,874/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

About This Home

As of July 2020

Introducing to the market a Mid-Century condominium in the heart of South Pasadena: a perfect place to call home in this quaint town! The spacious living room and dining area feature stylish parquet wood floors. A private outdoor patio lies on the other side of large glass doors. An updated kitchen has new, attractive countertops and stainless steel appliances. There are two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space, and two chic vintage bathrooms: a restroom accessible to guests, and an en-suite -3/4 master bathroom. On-site community laundry room is conveniently located just past a crystal clear swimming pool. There are two side by side parking spaces in a secure subterranean area. One of 12 units, #5 is on the 1st floor accessed by stairs from the Spruce Street entrance. The Fair Oaks Spruce complex is just blocks from South Pasadena Middle & High School, and 1.2 miles from a Metro station and the weekly Farmer's market. The association has healthy reserves and the complex is professionally managed. This could all be yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Halpin

Markey & Associates License #01405135 Listed on: 06/19/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Giusy Mele-Brown

COMPASS License #01252230

COMPASS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.46

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • South Facing Home
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5319007040

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Master Insurance
  • 12 Units
  • Fair Oaks Spruce Condominiums Association
  • Cardinal Management Group, Peter Ryan HOA

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,141

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, microwave.
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: SPR310000*
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5319007040
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1128.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Main Level
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 565.60
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Earthquake Insurance, Insurance, Pet Rules, Water
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Fair Oaks Spruce Condominiums
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Management: Cardinal Management Group, Peter Ryan

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20008.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4593

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 20008.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2024
Sold by
Cho John and Cho Jessica
Bought by
Cho Family Living Trust and Cho
Current Estimated Value
$777,920

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2020
Sold by
Kuo Mark Yi En and St Claire Bonwitt
Bought by
Kuo Mark Yi En

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
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Stoddard Larry and Stoddard Kenneth G
Bought by
Kuo Mark Yi En

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Vivian G and Johnson Kenneth G
Bought by
Johnson Vivian G and Kenneth G Johnson & Vivian G Johnson Sur
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cho Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kuo Mark Yi En -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Kuo Mark Yi En $390,000 Fidelity Van Nuys
Johnson Vivian G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kuo Mark Yi En $350,000
Previous Owner Kuo Mark Yi En $273,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $681,000 +6.7% $604 / Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2020 06/19/20 For Sale $638,000 -- $566 / 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 $9,141 $737,134 $586,785 $150,349
2024 $9,141 $722,681 $575,280 $147,401
2023 $8,942 $708,511 $564,000 $144,511
2022 $8,731 $694,620 $552,942 $141,678
2021 $8,652 $681,000 $542,100 $138,900
2019 $5,891 $451,280 $248,784 $202,496
2018 $5,740 $442,432 $243,906 $198,526
2016 $5,325 $425,254 $234,436 $190,818
2015 $5,238 $418,867 $230,915 $187,952
2014 $5,171 $410,663 $226,392 $184,271
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Halpin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sarah Halpin

    Markey & Associates

    (626) 664-1598

    10 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Sarah Halpin
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  • Giusy Mele-Brown

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Giusy Mele-Brown

    COMPASS

    (626) 695-2312

    7 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Giusy Mele-Brown
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-820002294

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5319-007-040

California Los Angeles County South Pasadena 91030

1520 Spruce St Unit 5, South Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 1520 Spruce St Unit 5, South Pasadena, CA 91030 since 19 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $777,920, approximately $689 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1520 Spruce St Unit 5 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Arroyo Vista Elementary, South Pasadena Middle School, and South Pasadena High School.

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