$2,010,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2016

280 S Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,131 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$392 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Custom Home
  • Dual Staircase
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of December 2021

Magnificent Prairie/Craftsman style residence on South Orange Grove's famed Millionaire's Row by renowned architect Frederick Roehrig in 1909. Using the finest materials and craftsmanship, it features mahogany ceiling beams, stained and leaded glass windows and artistically handcrafted wood details throughout. The grand Foyer is flanked by a spacious Formal Dining Rm with decorative stained glass and grand Living Rm w/fireplace. A surprisingly open, airy and modern floor plan for a home of this era is evidenced by the Conservatory w/its glass walls and skylight, and 4 ensuite bedrooms upstairs. The lavish grounds include a Carriage House with BR & BA. The crown jewel in Pasadena's Ross Grove Landmark District & one of 5 adjacent residences that constitute the largest grouping of original Orange Grove hms still in existence. It's listed in Gebhard & Winter's Arch Guide to LA. Enjoy front row seats to the Rose Parade, easy access to fwys and Old Town's nearby shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Rubin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00978364 Listed on: 05/13/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gerard Current

Current Designed License #01105092

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PSC*

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,131 Sq Ft Home
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • French Mullion Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Two Homes on a Lot
  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5713027036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,125

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: PSC*
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Custom Built
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5713027036
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5131.00
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features
  • Entry Location: Main Level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 391.74
  • Room Type: Attic, Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Sun, Utility Room
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Two On A Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Kitchen, Individual Room, Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn
  • 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: P0-316004459

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5713-027-036