
359 W Del Mar Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105
Lower Arroyo NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $324,000 - $5,475,000
Highlights
- Koi Pond
- Art Studio
- 0.69 Acre Lot
- Blair High School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Dual Staircase
About This Home
As of June 2015Manor Del Mar-1908. Designed by architect William F. Thompson for Lewis J. Merritt, iron magnate, as a full-time residence on Pasadena's Millionaire's Row. Constructed during an era of unprecedented wealth, the home is set amongst specimen trees & native gardens in an urban locale blocks from Old Town Pasadena. The stately English exterior hints at the lavishly appointed interior, which endures as a showcase of exotic woods & handcrafted details that seamlessly fuse both American and European Arts & Crafts styling. Winner of multiple preservation awards, Manor Del Mar offers 5 newly rebuilt bathrooms & a modern cook's kitchen. Tailored for entertaining, grand common rooms open to covered terraces, patios & outdoor dining spaces. With 6 bedrooms, a billiards & family room, library & offices, this home offers abundant space. A newly constructed 1,300+ square foot detached garage offers 2 parking bays & room for several additional cars. Manor Del Mar is an exceptional private residence.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01311046 Listed on: 02/02/2015

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,851
Year Built
- Built in 1908 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.69 Acre Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Landscaped
- Sprinklers Throughout Yard
- Lawn
- Property is zoned PSC*
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Two Garage Doors
- Automatic Gate
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- English Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 8,909 Sq Ft Home
- Dual Staircase
- Beamed Ceilings
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Decorative Fireplace
- Double Door Entry
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Den with Fireplace
- Library with Fireplace
- Art Studio
- Workshop
- Storage
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Fireplace in Patio
- Open Patio
- Koi Pond
- Fire Pit
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Water Softener
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5713027051
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Home in Pasadena, CA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Ma Wu | -- | Chicago Title | |
Ma Wu | $3,680,000 | Lawyers Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | Ma Wu | $2,576,000 | |
Previous Owner | Chaves Andre | $1,400,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/09/2015 06/09/15 | Sold | $3,680,000 | -7.7% | $413 / Sq Ft |
04/20/2015 04/20/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/02/2015 02/02/15 | For Sale | $3,985,000 | -- | $447 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,851 | $486,567 | $486,567 | -- |
2023 | $5,628 | $462,070 | $462,070 | $0 |
2022 | $5,428 | $453,010 | $453,010 | $0 |
2021 | $5,205 | $444,128 | $444,128 | $0 |
2019 | $5,018 | $430,956 | $430,956 | $0 |
2018 | $5,067 | $422,506 | $422,506 | $0 |
2016 | $4,822 | $406,100 | $406,100 | $0 |
2015 | $7,520 | $1,331,993 | $1,331,993 | $0 |
2014 | $14,685 | $1,305,902 | $1,305,902 | $0 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Peter Martocchio
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
(626) 229-0909
5 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
David Goldberg
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
(626) 644-6011
3 in this area
37 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P0-315000556

APN: 5713-027-051
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