NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 S Marengo Ave Unit 204 Pasadena, CA 91101

Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $555,000 - $651,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft
$285/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 24, 2023

Last sale price $580,000 $1,055 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,994/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 4-minute walk to Del Mar Station
  • Open Floorplan
  • City View
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Central Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

Playful, sophisticated, sun drenched 1/1 condo with iconic Pasadena views! Contemporary modern Cinema Lofts with second floor location providing security and views of the fabulous Castle Green and the lovely Terra Bella building. High ceilings, abundant newly painted mint cabinets, newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, comfortable private balcony, stainless steel appliances, inside laundry, quartz composite counters, spacious closets, and gated security parking with one of the best spaces in the complex complete the package. Quality living with short walks to the best of Old Town, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, the Del Mar Station of the Metro, Central Park (one block), El Paseo, The Playhouse District, Civic Center, City Hall and a broad array of restaurant choices including Ramen Tastsunoya, Akbar and Tartine Bakery to name just a few. Centrally located to top notch educational institutions and the opportunities and events they inspire. Everyday living that's like a luxury vacation! Low HOA's with a well managed HOA and great reserves.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Hanson

Realty Source Incorporated License #01329997 Listed on: 02/27/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Bettina Rosenfeld

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01847197

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2008 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • North Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $285 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Gate
  • Parking Garage Space

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 550 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Security Lights

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5722-013-053

Community Details

Overview

  • 37 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Maintained Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Amenities

  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2008 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$285 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Modern
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Playful, sophisticated, sun drenched 1/1 condo with iconic Pasadena views! Contemporary modern Cinema Lofts with 2nd floor location providing security and views of the fabulous Castle Green and the lovely Terra Bella building. High ceilings, abundant newly painted mint cabinets, newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, comfortable private balcony, stainless steel appliances, inside laundry, quartz composite counters, spacious closets, and gated security parking with one of the best spaces in the complex complete the package. Quality living with short walks to the best of Old Town, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, the Del Mar Station of the Metro, Central Park (one block), El Paseo, The Playhouse District, Civic Center, City Hall and a broad array of restaurant choices including Ramen Tastsunoya, Akbar and Tartine Bakery to name just a few. Centrally located to top notch educational institutions.
  • Complex Name: Cinema Lofts
  • Disability Access: DisabilityAccess, No Interior Steps, Halls/Doors - 3 Feet Wide
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 550
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3467
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Builders Tract Name: Cinema Lofts
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan, Turnkey
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas, Oven-Gas
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Low Flow Toilet(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: In Unit, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Elevator, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1034.34
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Construction: Combination, Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Energy Efficient, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sliding Glass Doors, Sprinkler System
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Balcony, Living Room Balcony
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Community Garage
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Water District: Public
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated, Fire Sprinklers, Prewired for alarm system
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: District

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape, Elevator, Gated Community
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessments: None
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 284.65
  • HOA: Yes
  • Unit Location: 2nd Floor

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Front
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5722-013-053
  • Lot Description: Sidewalks, Street Asphalt, Street Lighting, Street Paved, Utilities Other, Gated Community
  • Lot Location: City
  • Lot Size Area: 15101

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 37

MLS Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Ziebell Melissa Marin
Bought by
Melissa Marin Ziebell Living Trust and Ziebell
Current Estimated Value
$600,918

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Ziebell Melissa Marin
Bought by
Melissa Ziebell Living Trust and Ziebell

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2018
Closed on
Feb 2, 2018
Sold by
Mariani Joseph A and Mariani Gabrilla
Bought by
Jacobs Brian Lynn and Ngo Thye Peng
Seller's Agent
Alison Voors
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Chris Reisbeck
The Agency
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
5.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%
Original Mortgage
$437,184
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Mariani Joseph A and Campos Gabriella
Bought by
Mariani Joseph A and Mariani Gabriela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2009
Sold by
Cinema Lofts Llc
Bought by
Mariani Joseph A and Campos Gabriella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,457
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Melissa Marin Ziebell Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Melissa Ziebell Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jacobs Brian Lynn $480,000 Chicago Title Company
Mariani Joseph A -- None Available
Mariani Joseph A -- Fidelity Van Nuys
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jacobs Brian Lynn $437,184
Previous Owner Mariani Joseph A $283,000
Previous Owner Mariani Joseph A $300,457
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Sold $580,000 +2.0% $1,055 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2023 02/27/23 For Sale $568,888 +18.5% $1,034 / Sq Ft
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Sold $480,000 +5.5% $873 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2018 01/28/18 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2018 01/19/18 For Sale $455,000 0.0% $827 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
08/19/2013 08/19/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/01/2013 07/01/13 For Rent $1,700 -- --
Source: The MLS

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 $6,730 $603,431 $458,920 $144,511
2024 $6,730 $591,600 $449,922 $141,678
2023 $6,062 $524,946 $403,335 $121,611
2022 $5,850 $514,654 $395,427 $119,227
2021 $5,613 $504,564 $387,674 $116,890
2019 $5,401 $489,600 $376,176 $113,424
2018 $4,052 $346,313 $239,478 $106,835
2016 $3,919 $332,868 $230,180 $102,688
2015 $3,876 $327,869 $226,723 $101,146
2014 $3,798 $321,447 $222,282 $99,165
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rob Hanson

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Rob Hanson

    Realty Source Incorporated

    (310) 989-5050

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Rob Hanson
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  • Bettina Rosenfeld

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bettina Rosenfeld

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (626) 827-6114

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Bettina Rosenfeld
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Alison Voors

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Chris Reisbeck

    The Agency

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-245267

The MLS

APN: 5722-013-053

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Old Town Pasadena

217 S Marengo Ave Unit 204, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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