NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Saint Albans Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $2,267,000 - $2,308,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,222 Sq Ft
$541/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2025

Last sale price $2,225,000 $527 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,216/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Panoramic View
  • Monterey Hills Elementary Rated A+
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2025

This marvelous hilltop custom home has incredible views throughout the house, an versitale floor plan with 4 levels of living spaces, great for multi-generational living. It also features a 3-car garage, turn-around driveway, and a large deck and pool surrounded by rolling hills in the quiet, serene South Pasadena Monterey Hills neighborhood.This multi-level home welcomes one to a handsome interior with a formal entrance, a spacious light filled living room and formal dining room, access to balconies with breathtaking views, a comfortable kitchen open to an entertainment area, adjacent to the dining & living rooms, and a guest powder room. Up one floor from the entrance, there are two spacious bedrooms with an abundance of closet and storage space sharing a 3/4 bathroom. On the floor below, the luxurious primary suite was remodeled in 2021 with a sizable en-suite bathroom and generous walk-in closet, and two additional bedrooms all having access to another balcony. Even more usable space on this floor, an immense finished game/movie room with its own entrance (an additional 675 sq. ft. not reflected in the measured number).The bottom, 4th level, has a private 6th bedroom with an en-suite 3/4 bathroom and closets with access to the pool & jacuzzi by way of a separate entrance. Close to downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena & Old Towne Pasadena, the Arroyo Seco Golf course, 110 freeway, trendy areas of Los Angeles, and downtown LA.Additional features: dual heating and air systems, easy access attic storage, South Pasadena schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Halpin

Markey & Associates License #01405135 Listed on: 12/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Wu

A + Realty & Mortgage License #01851935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 6,272 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 4,222 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Wood Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 128
  • Tax Tract Number 4807
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5311008044
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,270

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5311008044
  • Year Built: 1975
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4222.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 4
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 527.00
  • Room Type: Living Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down, Game Room, Walk-In Closet, Two Primaries, Office, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Bathtub, Walk-In Shower, Shower
  • Basement: Finished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Trees/Woods, Pool, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Barbecue, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6272.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1440

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6272.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 128
  • Tax Tract Number: 4807

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2024
Closed on
Dec 31, 2024
Sold by
Coleman And Caroline Swart Trust and Swart Douglas
Bought by
Wu Jennifer S and Wu-Heal Micheline A
Seller's Agent
Sarah Halpin
Markey & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Fred Wu
A + Realty & Mortgage
List Price
$2,288,000
Sold Price
$2,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$63,000
-2.75%
Views
224
Current Estimated Value
$2,286,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,165
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,191,472
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,094,693

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2023
Sold by
Swart Coleman A and Swart Caroline K
Bought by
Coleman And Caroline Swart Trust and Swart

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2009
Sold by
Swart Coleman A
Bought by
Swart Coleman A and Swart Caroline K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$905,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wu Jennifer S $2,225,000 California Title Company
Wu Jennifer S $2,225,000 California Title Company
Coleman And Caroline Swart Trust -- None Listed On Document
Swart Coleman A -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wu Jennifer S $1,200,000
Closed Wu Jennifer S $1,200,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $905,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $80,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $900,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $900,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $850,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $825,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $825,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $825,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $150,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $630,000
Previous Owner Swart Coleman A $624,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Sold $2,225,000 -2.8% $527 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Sale $2,288,000 -- $542 / 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 $10,270 $2,142,000 $1,285,200 $856,800
2024 $10,270 $793,391 $296,093 $497,298
2023 $9,605 $777,836 $290,288 $487,548
2022 $9,385 $762,586 $284,597 $477,989
2021 $9,209 $747,634 $279,017 $468,617
2019 $8,948 $725,461 $270,743 $454,718
2018 $8,662 $711,237 $265,435 $445,802
2016 $7,981 $683,621 $255,129 $428,492
2015 $7,843 $673,353 $251,297 $422,056
2014 $7,733 $660,164 $246,375 $413,789
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-20077

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5311-008-044