NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1736 La Cresta Dr Pasadena, CA 91103

East Arroyo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,535,000 - $3,120,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,146 Sq Ft
$872/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 12, 2020

Last sale price $1,706,000 $542 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,285/month

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Granite Countertops
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of May 2020

Located on the Eastern edge of the Arroyo and designed in 1931 by noted architect Harold J Bissner, this Monterey Colonial Revival retains many of the original details and old world charm that Pasadena is renowned for. The front entry opens to a beautiful wrought iron staircase, formal living room with peg and groove hardwood floors, French doors, and elegant fireplace. A Formal dining room leads to the breakfast nook, updated kitchen and spacious family room with wet bar and back door leading to the expansive flat 13,756 SF backyard. At the back of the home is the laundry room and nanny/guest suite complete with full bathroom. The powder room and stately office /den complete the first level of the home. Move up the curving staircase to the grand master suite with sitting area, fireplace, built-in bookcases, and French doors leading to the spacious balcony with views overlooking the arroyo. Two more generous bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathroom, one with access to the balcony finish off the upper level of the home. The sprawling backyard with room for a pool, has been professionally landscaped and includes a relaxing pergola, multiple sitting areas, side patio with garden, basketball hoop, electric gate and 2 car Garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Fisher

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic License #01429217 Listed on: 01/14/2020

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Klein

Compass License #01905626

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned PSR4

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,146 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5702004015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,754

Year Built

Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5702004015
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3146.00
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 542.28
  • Room Type: Basement, Entry, Family Room
  • Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 3
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooking
  • Heating Type: Gravity
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13756.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13756.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2020
Sold by
Stephens Gregory V and Stephens Linda S
Bought by
Ochoa Francisco and Ochoa Susan
Total Days on Market
118
Current Estimated Value
$2,742,605

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,364,800
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ochoa Francisco $1,706,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ochoa Francisco $250,000
Previous Owner Ochoa Francisco $1,364,800
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $466,750
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $496,700
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $501,000
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $175,000
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $384,000
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $150,000
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $386,150
Previous Owner Stephens Gregory $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2020 05/12/20 Sold $1,706,000 -5.2% $542 / Sq Ft
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Price Changed $1,799,000 -10.0% $572 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $635 / 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
2024 $20,754 $1,829,172 $1,003,471 $825,701
2023 $20,582 $1,793,307 $983,796 $809,511
2022 $19,864 $1,758,145 $964,506 $793,639
2021 $19,047 $1,723,673 $945,595 $778,078
2020 $10,490 $958,871 $387,076 $571,795
2019 $10,517 $940,071 $379,487 $560,584
2018 $10,660 $921,640 $372,047 $549,593
2016 $10,306 $885,852 $357,600 $528,252
2015 $10,194 $872,547 $352,229 $520,318
2014 $9,980 $855,456 $345,330 $510,126
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Fisher

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jeff Fisher

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

    (626) 394-6696

    76 Total Sales

    Jeff Fisher
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  • Matt Klein

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Matt Klein

    Compass

    (310) 418-9785

    34 Total Sales

    Matt Klein
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-820000182

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5702-004-015

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91103 East Arroyo

1736 La Cresta Dr, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 1736 La Cresta Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103 since 14 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,742,605, approximately $871 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 1736 La Cresta Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Octavia E. Butler Magnet, John Muir High School, and Chandler School.

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