$3,480,500
SOLD APR 10, 2018

280 S Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,845 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$595 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

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 original homes on Millionaire's Row. This home embodies the Prairie Style Craftsman architecture with its strong horizontal lines, sweeping porches and wide overhanging eaves with decorative details. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by an impressive foyer with sightlines into light-filled rooms framed by leaded-glass windows and original dentil crown mouldings. Discerning design details of the new kitchen include custom cabinetry, Calcutta-gold marble counters and top of the line Thermador appliances. The butler's pantry has been transformed for entertaining, offering a walk-in wine cellar that can house nearly 300 bottles. The master suite is the embodiment of peace andrelaxation, boasting a spacious sitting area where you can relax in front of your very own fireplace. Completing your master suite is a large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom where you will find designer details such as Carrera Marble floors and double vanities, a soaking tub and elegant tile designs. 3 additional bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms, a laundry room and catering pantry conclude the interior of the home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gerard Current

Current Realtors License #01105092 Listed on: 02/24/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Norma Mardelli

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company License #01477249

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned PSC*

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Private Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,845 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops

Additional Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Guest House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5713027036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,125

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: TV in family room is negotiable.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: PSC*
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • 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
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 595.47
  • Bathroom Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19407.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4500

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Parker Mary Jayne and Yon Beckie
Bought by
Mcneely Joel and Mcneely Margaret Batjer
Seller's Agent
Norma Mardelli
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tim Durkovic
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
List Price
$4,658,000
Sold Price
$4,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$378,000
-8.12%
Current Estimated Value
$5,145,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$865,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2018
Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Kwong Development Inc
Bought by
Parker Mary Jayne and Yon Beckie
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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Afuape Oluyemisi
Bought by
Kwong Development Inc
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
Worldwide Church Of God
Bought by
Afuape Oluyemisi

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,280,000 North American Title Company
Grant Deed $3,480,500 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $2,010,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Grant Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $999,950 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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 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
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: P0-818000854

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5713-027-036