NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1632 N Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91104

Historic Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,866,000 - $1,941,928

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,922 Sq Ft
$996/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2023

Last sale price $1,883,222 $980 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,706/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2023

Nestled on a tranquil street within the historic Highlands of Pasadena, this meticulously renovated Spanish bungalow harmoniously blends rich heritage, serene ambiance, and contemporary interior finesse. The charm of the elegant facade, graced by a magnificent wooden front door and a stained-glass window, serves as a captivating introduction to the immersive experience that awaits within. Step inside and discover an open floor plan that seamlessly blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, thanks to the transformative effect of glass folding doors and skylights. The living room with lofty ceilings, resplendent white oak floors, and a captivating Batchelder fireplace, envelops you in a soothing cocoon of comfort while allowing nature's beauty to become an integral part of the interior. The modernized kitchen and family room, adorned with top-tier stainless steel Thermador appliances, effortlessly flow into a lavish outdoor deck area. Here, soothing views of the meticulously landscaped backyard provide a picturesque backdrop, turning every moment spent here into an enchanting escape. The residence boasts three generously sized bedroom suites, each a sanctuary of relaxation. Among them, the master suite stands as a testament to luminous design, offering an opulent bathroom and private vistas of the lush backyard. Outside, the tranquility of the gardens beckons, offering numerous secluded sitting areas and meticulously landscaped spaces. Towering trees provide a natural canopy, creating idyllic spots for year-round outdoor dining and leisure. The property has been thoughtfully updated by its current owners, who spared no expense in rejuvenating its splendor with a contemporary twist, resulting in an aesthetic that seamlessly marries history and modernity. Welcome to a realm of enchantment, where this exceptional property serves as a gateway to perpetual visual delight. Experience the allure of a magical oasis, where the passage of time is marked by the shifting interplay of light and beauty, an invitation to embrace a life of timeless luxury.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Georges Rouveyrol

Sotheby's International Realty License #01353980 Listed on: 09/25/2023

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucy Mao

COMPASS License #01779052

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,351 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,922 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Awning
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3027
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5849013027

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5849013027
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1922.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Family Kitchen, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 979.82
  • Room Type: Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Bathtub, Upgraded, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: No
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7351.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1688

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7351.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3027

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2023
Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Balntas Bill and Balntas Helen
Bought by
Hsu Jui-Ting
Seller's Agent
Georges Rouveyrol
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lucy Mao
COMPASS
List Price
$1,899,000
Sold Price
$1,883,222
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,778
-0.83%
Views
292
Current Estimated Value
$1,914,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 2, 2022
Sold by
Mr Minoru and Mrs Machiko
Bought by
Balntas Bill and Mitropoulos Helen
Seller's Agent
Carol Kurachi
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Aleksandra Stojkovic
RE/MAX Select One
List Price
$1,128,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$108,000
-9.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.30%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2013
Sold by
Union Village Llc
Bought by
Mill Creek Development Company Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2010
Sold by
Mill Creek Development Company Llc
Bought by
Union Village Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2005
Sold by
Mccormick Kenneth S
Bought by
Mill Creek Development Co Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2005
Sold by
Vromans Real Estate Ventures
Bought by
Mccormick Kenneth S and The Third Restated Declaration Of The Mc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Yamanaka Minoru Dick
Bought by
Yamanaka Minoru and Yamanaka Machiko

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1998
Sold by
Vromans Real Estate Ventures
Bought by
Vromans Plaza Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1994
Sold by
Beresford Theodore F
Bought by
Vromans Real Estate Ventures

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1994
Sold by
Lebrato Veronica
Bought by
Vromans Real Estate Ventures

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1994
Sold by
Beresford Margaret E
Bought by
Vromans Real Estate Ventures

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1994
Sold by
Fidelity National Title Insurance Co
Bought by
Beresford Theodore F and Beresford Florence E
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
Hsu Jui-Ting $1,883,500 Equity Title
Balntas Bill $1,020,000 Lawyers Title
Mill Creek Development Company Llc -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Union Village Llc -- None Available
Mill Creek Development Co Llc -- --
Mccormick Kenneth S -- Chicago Title
Yamanaka Minoru -- --
Vromans Plaza Inc -- --
Vromans Real Estate Ventures $72,500 Chicago Title
Vromans Real Estate Ventures $72,500 Chicago Title
Vromans Real Estate Ventures $145,000 Chicago Title
Beresford Theodore F $574,619 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Balntas Bill $765,000
Previous Owner Mccormick Kenneth S $1,800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Sold $1,883,222 -0.8% $980 / Sq Ft
09/25/2023 09/25/23 For Sale $1,899,000 +86.2% $988 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,020,000 -5.1% $531 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Price Changed $1,075,000 -9.5% $559 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Price Changed $1,188,000 +5.3% $618 / Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $1,128,000 -- $587 / 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 $21,150 $1,920,660 $1,344,360 $576,300
2024 $21,150 $1,883,000 $1,318,000 $565,000
2023 $11,823 $1,020,000 $660,000 $360,000
2022 $1,696 $115,348 $21,452 $93,896
2021 $1,625 $113,087 $21,032 $92,055
2019 $1,573 $109,735 $20,409 $89,326
2018 $1,522 $107,584 $20,009 $87,575
2017 $1,492 $105,475 $19,617 $85,858
2016 $1,437 $103,408 $19,233 $84,175
2015 $1,419 $101,856 $18,945 $82,911
2014 $1,403 $99,861 $18,574 $81,287
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Georges Rouveyrol

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Georges Rouveyrol

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (626) 676-5368

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Georges Rouveyrol
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  • Lucy Mao

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lucy Mao

    COMPASS

    (626) 831-2201

    2 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Lucy Mao
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  • Carol Kurachi

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Carol Kurachi

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

    (626) 688-2477

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Carol Kurachi
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Aleksandra Stojkovic

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-15178

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5849-013-027

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91104 Historic Highlands

1632 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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