NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 S Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,230,000 - $5,409,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,845 Sq Ft
$814/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 16, 2021

Last sale price $4,280,000 $732 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,649 / mo

187 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Automatic Gate
  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of December 2021

The Bella N. Scofield house, designed by famed architect Frederick L. Roehrig, is one of the largest remaining homes on Millionaire's Row. This home embodies the Prairie Style Craftsman architecture with strong horizontal lines, sweeping porches and wide overhanging eaves with decorative details. Bella has been meticulously updated and harkens back to it's original intended purpose - the perfect home for entertaining especially for The Rose Parade! Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by an impressive foyer with sight-lines into spacious, light-filled rooms framed by leaded-glass windows and original dentil crown moldings. The magnificent living room beckons you to gather in front of the fireplace. The family room (Conservatory), is enclosed by floor to ceiling windows topped by beautiful stained glass. Discerning design details of the kitchen include custom cabinetry, Calcutta-gold marble counters, island and top of the line Thermador appliances. The Butler's Pantry offers a walk-in wine cellar that holds over 300 bottles. The expansive dining room includes original crested stained glass adoring each windows. Upstairs discover four bedroom suites. The master suite includes a spacious sitting area in front of your own fireplace, large walk-in custom closet, en-suite bathroom with Carrera Marble floors and counters and a soaking tub. Each of the other large bedrooms include their own walk-in closet and bathroom. The finished attic is a vast space with 3 sleeping bunks, sitting area, office space and storage. The basement has been transformed into an incredible gym complete with wall-to-wall Regupol Aktivlok rubber gym flooring, mirrors and space for multiple pieces of work out equipment. This unique property offers a separate, recently updated guest house complete with living room, kitchen, bedroom, walk in closet, full bathroom with dual vanity, Murphy bed, washer & dryer and private outdoor space. The stunning backyard features a custom-built outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, grill, fire pit, salt water pool with Spa, Baja Shelf and fountains. 75 ft. palms serve as the backdrop to complete the quintessential picture of Southern California serenity. Some of the other features of this magnificent estate include: Plex plumbing throughout, updated electrical, original Mahogany wood floors, tankless water heaters, double windows, earthquake retrofitted, electric gate, single car garage and expansive parking. Bella is a true architectural landmark!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norma Mardelli

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01477249 Listed on: 05/13/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Durkovic

Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #01923778

Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 19,407 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Private Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 5,845 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Stained Glass
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alarm System
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Type Unknown

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Urban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Tax Tract Number 4637
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5713027036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5713027036
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5845.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Wired for Sound, Wired for Data, Balcony, Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 732.25
  • Room Type: Attic, Primary Suite, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar, Separate Family Room, Living Room, Exercise Room, Formal Entry, Family Room, Basement
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Window Features: Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Stone Counters, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Heated, Salt Water, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Gated, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Other, Public Sewer, Septic Type Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Urban, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19407.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4455

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19407.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Tract Number: 4637

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2018
Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gerard Current
Current Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Norma Mardelli
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
List Price
$3,575,000
Sold Price
$3,480,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,500
-2.64%
Current Estimated Value
$4,757,758

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,277,258
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judy Rubin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gerard Current
Current Designed
List Price
$2,010,000
Sold Price
$2,010,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,950
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,480,500 Equity Title Company
$2,010,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
-- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $999,950
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Sold $4,280,000 -1.2% $732 / Sq Ft
11/08/2021 11/08/21 Price Changed $4,333,000 -7.0% $741 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 For Sale $4,658,000 +8.8% $797 / Sq Ft
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Off Market $4,280,000 -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Price Changed $4,658,000 -4.9% $797 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $4,898,000 +40.7% $838 / Sq Ft
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Sold $3,480,500 -2.6% $595 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2018 02/24/18 For Sale $3,575,000 +77.9% $612 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Sold $2,010,000 0.0% $392 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 For Sale $2,010,000 -- $392 / 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
2025 $30,593 $2,634,595 $1,732,782 $901,813
2024 $29,125 $2,582,937 $1,698,806 $884,131
2023 $28,882 $2,532,293 $1,665,497 $866,796
2022 $27,947 $2,482,641 $1,632,841 $849,800
2021 $39,766 $3,658,101 $2,102,357 $1,555,744
2020 $38,126 $3,620,592 $2,080,800 $1,539,792
2019 $23,961 $2,190,250 $1,602,424 $587,826
2018 $24,449 $2,147,304 $1,571,004 $576,300
2016 $21,426 $1,861,612 $1,321,147 $540,465
2015 $21,195 $1,833,650 $1,301,303 $532,347
2014 $20,735 $1,797,733 $1,275,813 $521,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-4710

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5713-027-036

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