$1,387,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,047 Sq Ft
4,983 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,325 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Private Yard
  • Patio
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Pasadena, 187 Ramona Place is located on a picturesque cul-de-sac lined with beautifully preserved homes, offering an idyllic blend of tranquility and charm. Just a block from Eaton Blanche Park, the esteemed Chapman Woods neighborhood, and the coveted city of San Marino, this home enjoys an enviable location. With nearby Hastings Ranch shopping, the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station, Caltech, and The Huntington, you'll have effortless access to all that Pasadena and the surrounding areas have to offer.This 1929 cottage charmer boasts beautifully preserved living spaces, showcasing impeccable taste with a thoughtful balance of classic character and modern touches. Inside, the home dazzles with original architectural detailing, including coved ceilings, swing-in windows, original doors & hardware, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The inviting living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace & mantel, and features a charming window seat, and an original niche with shelving, creating a perfect space to unwind with a glass of wine and a good book. Archways lead to the formal dining room and custom chef's kitchen with new Thor professional 6-burner gas range, where windows and French doors look out onto the back gardens and entertaining areas, effortlessly merging the indoor and outdoor living spaces.The exterior of the home is just as captivating with thoughtfully designed landscaping that includes front brick walkways bordered by mature plantings and Crape Myrtle trees that beautifully frame the front entry. A private, fenced-in backyard w/ detached garage, covered patio, and brick hardscape area are ideal for the hobbyist, alfresco dining, relaxing, or gardening.This home is truly a Pasadena gem offering an extraordinary blend of original character, refined living spaces, and a coveted location.Don't miss your chance to move right in and make this home 'Where Your Home Happens.'

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Cohn

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic License #01329698 Listed on: 01/21/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Luczyski

COMPASS License #01441706

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 4,983 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,047 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5754007015
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,355

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5754007015
  • Year Built: 1929
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1047.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1324.74
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4983.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1144

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4983.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
John Armato Trust and Earnest Robert A
Bought by
Vaccarello Alexandra Marie and Degan Nicholas Gerard
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Cohn
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Luczyski
COMPASS
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,387,000
Premium/Discount to List
$287,000
26.09%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$1,359,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$27,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,035,970
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$291,244

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2003
Sold by
Gentile Von A
Bought by
Armato John and John Armato Trust 1996

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Gentile Von A
Bought by
Gentile Von A and Gentile Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1997
Sold by
Hayes Daniel P and Hayes Susan S
Bought by
Gentile Von A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,200
Interest Rate
7.49%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,387,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $500,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Individual Deed $279,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,040,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $218,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $99,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $224,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $223,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $1,387,000 +26.1% $1,325 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,051 / 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 $3,355 $280,483 $42,878 $237,605
2024 $3,355 $274,985 $42,038 $232,947
2023 $3,324 $269,594 $41,214 $228,380
2022 $3,212 $264,308 $40,406 $223,902
2021 $3,082 $259,126 $39,614 $219,512
2019 $2,970 $251,442 $38,440 $213,002
2018 $2,984 $246,513 $37,687 $208,826
2016 $2,870 $236,943 $36,225 $200,718
2015 $2,836 $233,385 $35,681 $197,704
2014 $2,785 $228,815 $34,983 $193,832
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-20556

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5754-007-015