NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1544 Forest Ave Pasadena, CA 91103

Muir Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $984,000 - $1,124,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,124 Sq Ft
$942/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2021

Last sale price $850,000 $756 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,611/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2021

Welcome home to your gorgeous Spanish style 3 bed/1 bath bungalow! You're welcomed by hardwood floors and the elegant arched doorways with the open floorplan. The inviting kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all wood cabinets. In the backyard you have the patio furniture, umbrella, and bbq grill which is included in the sale of this home! Stay warm at night with the elevated firepit and enjoy the California weather! You'll also be walking distance to the Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Course, and JPL hiking tails!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Peters

Keller Williams Realty License #01984989 Listed on: 06/02/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Brian Parsons

Keller Williams Realty License #01712649

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Tran

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants License #02052697

T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,081

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,111 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • No Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,124 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 111
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5727012024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,081

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5727012024
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1124.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Family Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 756.23
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Other
  • Water Source: Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3111.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3111.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 111

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Sorensen Mathias S and Sorensen Nickole S
Bought by
Trang Susie Duong
Seller's Agent
Matthew Peters
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Tran
T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
21.6%
Current Estimated Value
$1,059,169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$209,169
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$619,663
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$439,506

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Sorensen Mathias S and Sorensen Nickole A
Bought by
Sorensen Mathias S and Sorensen Nickole A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,200
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2019
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Sandoval Jorge Arturo
Bought by
Sorensen Mathias and Mariona Nickole
Seller's Agent
Mylene Mesa
Mesa Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Peters
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$619,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Original Mortgage
$519,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Lagua Ralli C
Bought by
Sandoval Jorge Arturo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Brown Herbert Terry
Bought by
Lagua Ralli C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2000
Sold by
Walker Major
Bought by
Brown Herbert Terry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1993
Sold by
Ivy David Curtis
Bought by
Walker Major and Walker Jean
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
Trang Susie Duong $850,000 Lawyers Title Company
Sorensen Mathias S -- Ticor Title
Sorensen Mathias $619,000 Equity Title Company
Sandoval Jorge Arturo $385,000 Western Resources Title
Lagua Ralli C $399,000 Stewart Title California Inc
Brown Herbert Terry -- --
Walker Major -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trang Susie Duong $680,000
Previous Owner Sorensen Mathias S $530,200
Previous Owner Sorensen Mathias $519,000
Previous Owner Sandoval Jorge Arturo $308,000
Previous Owner Lagua Ralli C $334,000
Previous Owner Lagua Ralli C $123,000
Previous Owner Lagua Ralli C $79,800
Previous Owner Lagua Ralli C $319,200
Previous Owner Brown Herbert Terry $240,000
Previous Owner Brown Herbert $15,000
Previous Owner Brown Herbert $17,000
Previous Owner Brown Herbert Terry $138,750
Previous Owner Brown Herbert Terry $97,500
Closed Lagua Ralli C $79,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Sold $850,000 0.0% $756 / Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Off Market $850,000 -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $699,000 +12.9% $622 / Sq Ft
06/27/2019 06/27/19 Sold $619,000 0.0% $551 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Price Changed $619,000 -3.1% $551 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $639,000 +66.0% $569 / Sq Ft
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Sold $385,000 +2.7% $417 / Sq Ft
03/03/2013 03/03/13 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Price Changed $375,000 0.0% $406 / Sq Ft
02/14/2013 02/14/13 For Sale $375,000 +25.4% $406 / Sq Ft
10/24/2012 10/24/12 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2012 10/18/12 Price Changed $299,000 -11.8% $324 / Sq Ft
09/19/2012 09/19/12 Price Changed $339,000 -15.0% $367 / Sq Ft
09/18/2012 09/18/12 For Sale $399,000 -- $432 / 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 $10,081 $902,026 $530,604 $371,422
2024 $10,081 $884,340 $520,200 $364,140
2023 $9,996 $867,000 $510,000 $357,000
2022 $9,649 $850,000 $500,000 $350,000
2021 $7,174 $637,920 $412,226 $225,694
2020 $6,876 $631,380 $408,000 $223,380
2019 $4,752 $423,080 $329,674 $93,406
2018 $4,818 $414,785 $323,210 $91,575
2016 $4,656 $398,680 $310,660 $88,020
2015 $4,603 $392,692 $305,994 $86,698
2014 $4,532 $380,000 $297,000 $83,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Peters

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Matthew Peters

    Keller Williams Realty

    (626) 344-1956

    3 in this area

    46 Total Sales

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  • Brian Parsons

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Brian Parsons

    Keller Williams Realty

    (626) 340-8050

    2 in this area

    139 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Linda Tran

    T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mylene Mesa

    Mesa Real Estate

    (951) 545-2012

    2 Total Sales

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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ernie Arceo

    REH REAL ESTATE

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  • ROBERT SILVA

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    ROBERT SILVA

    SILVA REAL ESTATE GRP.

    (323) 251-1975

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-4953

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5727-012-024

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91103 Muir Heights

1544 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 1544 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 since 02 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,059,169, approximately $942 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1544 Forest Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Octavia E. Butler Magnet, John Muir High School, and Pasadena Christian School.

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