$750,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2024

1520 Spruce St Unit 7 South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,142 Sq Ft
$487/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$657 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of September 2024

Sited on a lovely, wide tree lined street in South Pasadena, this ground level condo is well located in a great complex between Fair Oaks and Fremont offering 2 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms. The open-concept condo has an inviting floor plan, with a large living area, dining area, kitchen, and 2 spacious patios. The ensuite primary bedroom has new carpet (hardwood floors underneath,) a new light fixture, large closets and windows, and a 3/4 bathroom with new tile floors. The second bedroom has wood floors and large closets. The main living area has sliding glass doors to the front patio facing the pool and a retractable accordion door that can be closed to section off the room for privacy. The dining area has a new light fixture and sliding glass doors facing the balcony and offering views of the street and front landscaping. The hallway full bathroom has new tile floors. The kitchen has new flooring, new light fixtures, granite countertops, and newly painted cabinets. The unit is freshly painted throughout, and includes a newer AC system. The light and bright unit was natural light from the south and north sides. The complex offers community laundry, gated parking with 2 side by side spaces, and private storage. The condo is conveniently located near award-winning South Pasadena schools, the Gold Line station, weekly Farmer's market, and the shops and restaurants along Mission Street. HOA fees are $487 and association amenities include earthquake insurance, grounds maintenance, community pool, sewer, storage, trash, and water.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Rogers

The Agency Brokerage Phone: (626) 390-0511 License #01201812 Listed on: 08/13/2024

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Sam Buchanan

B & B Properties License #00885794

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • South Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $487 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Controlled Entrance
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,142 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Tax Lot 3,4
  • Tax Tract Number 4807
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5319007042
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 12 Units
  • Fair Oaks Spruce Condominiums Association, Phone Number (323) 373-3181
  • Peter Ryan Association
  • Cardinal Management Group HOA
  • Garfield Park
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,078

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$487 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator.
  • Park Name: Garfield Park
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5319007042
  • Year Built: 1962
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1142.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Storage, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Stairs to main level
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Below, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 656.74
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub, Exhaust Fan(s), Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Community, In Ground, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Subterranean, Community Structure
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Peter Ryan
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Trash, Sewer, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Storage, Pet Rules
  • Association Fee: 487.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Fair Oaks Spruce Condominiums
  • Phone: 323-373-3181
  • Association Phone #2: YES
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks, Curbs
  • Association Management: Cardinal Management Group

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3,4
  • Tax Tract Number: 4807

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Behr Anna
Bought by
Alvarez Dylan Peter
Seller's Agent
Sarah Rogers
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sam Buchanan
B & B Properties
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$776,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$520,109
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,401

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Romy Taubman Separate Property Trust and Taubman Romy
Bought by
Alvarez Dylan Peter
Seller's Agent
Sarah Rogers
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sam Buchanan
B & B Properties
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$520,109
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,401

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2011
Sold by
Taubman Romy Suzanne
Bought by
The Romy Taubman Separate Property Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2011
Sold by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne
Bought by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2011
Sold by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne
Bought by
Taubman Romy Suzanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2010
Sold by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne
Bought by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2008
Sold by
Taubman Henrik Perry and Taubman Romy Suzanne
Bought by
Taubman Henrik Perry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2007
Sold by
Scott Larry A and Scott Arja I
Bought by
Taubman Henrik Perry

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
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2004
Sold by
Scott Hazel J
Bought by
Scott Hazel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Bonfiglio Rose Marie and Bonfiglio Anthony John
Bought by
Morales Maria A Decid

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,000
Interest Rate
7.36%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $475,000 First American Title Co La
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Gln
Quit Claim Deed $108,000 Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $341,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $44,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $750,000 +0.1% $657 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $749,000 -- $656 / 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 $8,078 $750,000 $570,100 $179,900
2024 $8,078 $623,906 $465,373 $158,533
2023 $7,904 $611,674 $456,249 $155,425
2022 $7,719 $599,681 $447,303 $152,378
2021 $7,578 $587,924 $438,533 $149,391
2019 $7,351 $570,488 $425,527 $144,961
2018 $7,171 $559,303 $417,184 $142,119
2016 $6,023 $481,000 $359,000 $122,000
2015 $6,006 $481,000 $359,000 $122,000
2014 $5,855 $465,000 $347,000 $118,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-18852

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5319-007-042