$1,255,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft
6,835 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$776 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 3901 Elma Road! Located in a highly desirable East Pasadena neighborhood, this listing offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious home with incredible development potential. Sitting on a 6,835 sq. ft. lot, this 1,619 sq. ft. home, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a den, a finished attic, and a 3-car garage, was extensively remodeled and expanded in 2010. Upgrades at the time include a new roof structure, exterior stucco, drywall and insulation along with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. With a flexible layout and ample space, it’s ready for a new owner’s vision, whether to move in as-is or modernize over time. The surrounding neighborhood is known for mountain views, newly paved streets and offers a peaceful yet convenient setting near shopping, dining and parks. For those looking to maximize the lot’s potential, this property is a candidate for SB9 and/or ADU development, which allows owners to have up to four units on a single-family lot. Options include building a second unit on the lot, for which the current owner had previously attained ready-to-issue plans, or converting the existing interior space or 3-car garage into an ADU. Whether you're looking for a home with room to grow or an investment opportunity with strong upside, this East Pasadena property is full of potential and a must see to appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Huang

DYNASTY REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 626-232-2624 License #01887827 Listed on: 03/07/2025

DYNASTY REAL ESTATE

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Yang

Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino License #02013453

Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,835 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LCR1YY

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,617 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mountain Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Valley

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 54
  • Tax Tract Number 7747
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5755023025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,378

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR1YY
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5755023025
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1617.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 776.13
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban, Valley

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6835.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1569

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6835.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4631.03
  • Tax Lot: 54
  • Tax Tract Number: 7747

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Huang Wu Raymond
Bought by
Yang Jack
Seller's Agent
Robert Huang
DYNASTY REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Jack Yang
Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
List Price
$1,220,000
Sold Price
$1,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.87%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$1,278,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.61%
Original Mortgage
$941,250
Outstanding Balance
$938,757
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$327,593

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Kuo Steven Tzu Ming
Bought by
Wu Raymond Huang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2009
Sold by
Ledesma Jaime
Bought by
Kuo Steven Tzu Ming and Wu Wan Ping

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Salcedo Lourdes
Bought by
Ledesma Jaime

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
7.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2001
Sold by
Hernandez Jeffrey V
Bought by
Hernandez Vidal

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2001
Sold by
Salcedo Jose S
Bought by
Salcedo Lourdes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2001
Sold by
Hernandez Vidal and Hernandez Leonor
Bought by
Salcedo Jose S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,255,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $510,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $350,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $660,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gift Deed -- First Southwestern Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Southwestern Title Co
Grant Deed $220,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $941,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $528,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $217,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $209,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $1,255,000 +0.4% $776 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 +2.5% $773 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $1,220,000 -2.8% $754 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Off Market $1,255,000 -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $1,220,000 -- $754 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $7,378 $625,177 $500,146 $125,031
2024 $7,378 $612,920 $490,340 $122,580
2023 $7,312 $600,903 $480,726 $120,177
2022 $7,032 $589,121 $471,300 $117,821
2021 $6,750 $577,570 $462,059 $115,511
2019 $6,504 $560,441 $448,355 $112,086
2018 $6,552 $549,453 $439,564 $109,889
2016 $6,350 $528,120 $422,497 $105,623
2015 $6,280 $520,188 $416,151 $104,037
2014 $6,152 $510,000 $408,000 $102,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: WS25043244

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5755-023-025