NOT LISTED FOR SALE

155 N Chester Ave Pasadena, CA 91106

Playhouse Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,042,398 - $1,311,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,294 Sq Ft
$886/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2013

Last sale price $550,000 $425 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,767/month

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Tile Countertops
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Cooling Available
  • Laundry Room
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of November 2023

This charming storybook cottage, freshly painted in designer colors, exudes curb appeal and is perfectly situated between Pasadena City College and the South Lake Shopping and Business District. East Pasadena offers homeowners a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle while remaining just minutes away from world-class attractions like Historic Route 66, Caltech, Playhouse District, Huntington Library and Gardens, and more!Nestled on a tree-lined street with similar-sized properties, this home boasts a newly resized one-car garage in the rear, alongside a private garden adorned with fruit trees. It's a place that truly feels like home.Inside, the living room is bathed in natural light, thanks to an abundance of windows. It features a fireplace and a built-in bookcase. The den, accessible through a pair of charming French doors, can serve as a third bedroom with a closet. This versatile space can easily transform into a home office, perfect for receiving clients or hosting guests.The kitchen is spacious, and the laundry area is adjacent to it, and the second bathroom with a shower nearby. The bedrooms are tucked away down the hallway. The main bedroom, overlooking the private garden, offers ample space and serenity. The full bathroom, located at the end of the hall, is conveniently close to the main bedroom.Throughout the house, you'll find warm brown laminate flooring, with easy-to-maintain tiles in the kitchen. This is an opportunity to make this delightful property your own.Don't miss the chance to call this beautiful cottage your home. Contact me today to schedule a viewing!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Hem-young deFazio

COMPASS Brokerage Phone: (626) 825-5599 License #00975285 Listed on: 11/09/2023

COMPASS

Last Renter's Agent

Hem-young deFazio

COMPASS Brokerage Phone: (626) 825-5599 License #00975285 Listed on: 11/09/2023

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 7,279 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • No Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Interior Spaces

  • 1,294 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,000
  • Rent includes gardener
  • Available 11/10/23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5738019017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

7,279 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Additional Rent For Pets: Yes
  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit, Pet Deposit
  • Available Date: 2023-11-10
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Pets: 500
  • Deposit Security: 4000
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Yes
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Owner

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 5738019017
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1294.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2.67
  • Room Type: Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Urban

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7279.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1671

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 7279.0000 Square Feet
  • Rent Includes: Gardener

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2016
Closed on
Mar 23, 2016
Sold by
Chen Chaoyi Stephanie
Bought by
Chen C Stephanie and Chen Family 2016 Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Millie Young
Kingdom Real Estate Group, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Juana Eva Martinez
Teles Properties
Sold Price
$2,800
Current Estimated Value
$1,145,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,143,050

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2015
Sold by
Chen Chaoyi Stephanie
Bought by
Chen Chaoyi Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,500
Outstanding Balance
$183,820
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$962,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2013
Closed on
Mar 14, 2013
Sold by
Rizk Jon
Bought by
Chen C Stephen
Seller's Agent
Millie Young
Kingdom Real Estate Group, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Millie Young
Kingdom Real Estate Group, Inc
Sold Price
$2,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2007
Sold by
Rizk Jonathan
Bought by
Rizk Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2006
Sold by
Rizk Carla J
Bought by
Rizk Jonathan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1997
Sold by
World Svgs Bank
Bought by
Rizk Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,500
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1997
Sold by
Luu Thanh
Bought by
World Svgs Bank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,500
Interest Rate
7.05%
Source: Public Records

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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
Chen C Stephanie -- None Available
Chen Chaoyi Stephanie -- Title365 Company
Chen C Stephen $550,000 None Available
Rizk Jonathan -- Southland Title
Rizk Jonathan -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Rizk Jonathan $164,500 Fidelity National Title Co
World Svgs Bank $140,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Chaoyi Stephanie $307,500
Previous Owner Rizk Jonathan $370,000
Previous Owner Rizk Jonathan $89,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/23/2023 11/23/23 Rented $3,450 0.0% --
11/09/2023 11/09/23 For Rent $3,450 +23.2% --
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
01/31/2016 01/31/16 Price Changed $2,800 -5.1% $2 / Sq Ft
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Rent $2,950 +11.3% --
07/05/2013 07/05/13 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
07/05/2013 07/05/13 For Rent $2,650 0.0% --
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Rented $2,650 +6.9% --
04/14/2013 04/14/13 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2013 04/04/13 For Rent $2,480 0.0% --
03/28/2013 03/28/13 Sold $550,000 +4.8% $425 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/26/2013 02/26/13 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $525,000 -- $406 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $7,732 $677,272 $609,550 $67,722
2024 $7,732 $663,994 $597,599 $66,395
2023 $7,665 $650,976 $585,882 $65,094
2022 $7,401 $638,213 $574,395 $63,818
2021 $7,100 $625,700 $563,133 $62,567
2019 $6,835 $607,143 $546,431 $60,712
2018 $6,958 $595,239 $535,717 $59,522
2016 $6,735 $572,126 $514,915 $57,211
2015 $6,661 $563,533 $507,181 $56,352
2014 $6,524 $552,496 $497,247 $55,249
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hem-young deFazio

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Hem-young deFazio

    COMPASS

    (626) 825-5599

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Hem-young deFazio
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Millie Young

    Kingdom Real Estate Group, Inc

    (818) 246-1099

    10 Total Sales

    Millie Young
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Juana Eva Martinez

    Teles Properties

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Russell Gallaher

    People's Choice Brokers

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Anthony Altieri

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-15703

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5738-019-017

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91106 Playhouse Village

155 N Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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