Giusy Mele-Brown
BHHS California Properties
(626) 313-3578
61 Total Sales
8 in Altadena
$475K - $2.8M Price Range
2153 Garfias Dr Pasadena, CA 91104
Altadena AreaEstimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,605,597
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,761
Sq Ft
$836/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Open Floorplan
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Pasadena High School Rated A
- Traditional Architecture
- Private Yard
About This Home
As of September 2024This exceptional traditional home is a dream come true. The front yard is beautifully landscaped, featuring a dry river bed and drought-tolerant plants. From the inviting front porch, step into a warm, naturally bright, and elegant residence. The living room showcases an impressive stone fireplace, crown molding, and new recessed lighting.The spacious kitchen offers new recessed lighting and faucet, abundant counter space and cabinetry, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. It seamlessly flows into the dining area and family room, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The family room boasts high ceilings, a stunning new chandelier, and French doors leading directly to the back patio.The primary bedroom suite features a new ceiling light, two expansive customized closets, and direct access to the patio. The meticulously updated primary bathroom includes a spacious shower with seating, a vanity with double sinks, blue tooth connected mirror, designer lights, and an electric bidet toilet seat. A remodeled hallway bathroom features a newer vanity, lights, faucet, mirror, vent fan, and shower faucet. Two additional bedrooms offer new ceiling lights. Abundant storage cabinetry lines the hallway, and a separate laundry room adds convenience.The garage is equipped with a new opener. Additional features include solar panels, a tankless water heater, a water softener, and updated windows. This south-facing home has been freshly painted inside. Located just moments from parks, restaurants, and shopping, this home epitomizes Pasadena living.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS California Properties License #01324106 Listed on: 07/16/2024
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1926 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 7,271 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Wood Fence
- Block Wall Fence
- Landscaped
- No Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Turnkey
- Raised Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,761 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Blinds
- French Doors
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Storage
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas and Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Rain Gutters
- Slab Porch or Patio
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Laundry Facilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 21
- Assessor Parcel Number 5853014010
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 16, 2024
Closed on
Aug 12, 2024
Sold by
Kwei Jones Quartey Trust and Quartey Kwel Jones
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pei-Chi Chang
BHHS California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Esther Cheng
Pacific Sterling Realty
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.07%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2016
Sold by
Quartey Kwei Jones
Bought by
Quartey Kwei Jones
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$486,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 25, 2011
Sold by
Quartey Kwei Jones and The Kwei Jones Quartey Trust
Bought by
Quartey Kwei Jones
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2010
Sold by
Quartey Kwei Jones
Bought by
Quartey Kwei Jones and Kwei Jones Quartey Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Siqueiros Sean E and Siqueiros Carol
Bought by
Quartey Kwei Jones
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$537,600
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Siqueiros Ramon S
Bought by
Siqueiros Sean E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Pasadena, CA
-
Giusy Mele-Brown
-
Marcille Dilsaver Hughes
Marcille Dilsaver Hughes
BHHS California Properties
(323) 310-4703
40 Total Sales
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$868K - $2.9M Price Range
-
Tracy Macrum
Tracy Macrum
COMPASS
(213) 267-3143
26 Total Sales
2 in Altadena
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Rodney Gallman
Rodney Gallman
Citihome
(747) 250-8199
11 Total Sales
2 in Altadena
$475,000 Price Range
-
Katie Manes
Katie Manes
Keller Williams Realty
(626) 779-8568
24 Total Sales
2 in Altadena
$1,100,000 Price Range
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Melissa Barlow
Melissa Barlow
Responds QuicklyElite Representation Real Estate
(424) 704-9071
43 Total Sales
1 in Altadena
$1,150,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,400,000 | California Title Company | ||
| Quartey Kwei Jones | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Quartey Kwel Jones | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Quartey Kwei Jones | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Quartey Kwei Jones | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Quartey Kwei Jones | -- | None Available | |
| Quartey Kwei Jones | $672,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Siqueiros Sean E | -- | United Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $515,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | Quartey Kwei Jones | $486,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Quartey Kwei Jones | $510,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Quartey Kwei Jones | $460,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Quartey Kwei Jones | $475,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Quartey Kwei Jones | $537,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith David P | $715,225 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $350,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $53,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $212,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Siquerios Sean E | $15,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Siqueiros Sean E | $10,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2024 09/06/24 | Sold | $1,400,000 | +0.1% | $795 / Sq Ft |
| 08/10/2024 08/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2024 07/16/24 | For Sale | $1,399,000 | -- | $794 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,337 | $1,428,000 | $1,227,264 | $200,736 |
| 2025 | $16,337 | $1,400,000 | $1,203,200 | $196,800 |
| 2024 | $10,753 | $918,327 | $734,668 | $183,659 |
| 2023 | $10,659 | $900,321 | $720,263 | $180,058 |
| 2022 | $12,705 | $882,669 | $706,141 | $176,528 |
| 2021 | $12,203 | $865,363 | $692,296 | $173,067 |
| 2019 | $11,836 | $839,698 | $671,763 | $167,935 |
| 2018 | $11,941 | $823,235 | $658,592 | $164,643 |
| 2016 | $8,964 | $766,900 | $613,300 | $153,600 |
| 2015 | $8,401 | $714,000 | $571,000 | $143,000 |
| 2014 | $8,382 | $714,000 | $571,000 | $143,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Pei-Chi Chang
Seller's Agent in 2024
Pei-Chi Chang
BHHS California Properties
(626) 685-1123
65 Total Sales
-
david lao
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
david lao
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(626) 922-4213
69 Total Sales
-
Esther Cheng
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Esther Cheng
Pacific Sterling Realty
(626) 475-0482
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-18499
APN: 5853-014-010
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