$775,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2022

497 E California Blvd Unit 301 Pasadena, CA 91106

Madison Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,154 Sq Ft
$475/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$672 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.74 Acre Lot
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2022

Wonderful 3rd-level condo located in a desirable area of Pasadena. The condo features a large master suite, an open living room with high ceilings, a large patio, a second bedroom with another bathroom, and laundry inside the unit. Both bedrooms have spacious closets, and the 2nd bedroom has access to the balcony. There is a subterranean garage with 2 assigned parking spaces. The complex has a pool and exercise room along with a beautiful courtyard. Short distance to Old Town Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, shopping and restaurants and the Metro Gold Line. This is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Russell

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01275750 Listed on: 06/01/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Fox

Compass License #01506245

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,966

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $475 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Gate
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,154 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Tinted Windows
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • No Interior Steps
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 35409
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5734007084

Community Details

Overview

  • 75 Units
  • Cardinal Association, Phone Number (626) 400-6222

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,966

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$475 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR1
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5734007084
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1154.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Elevator, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 671.58
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Two Masters, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Community, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shutters, Tinted Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 475.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Cardinal
  • Phone: 626.400.6222
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Cardinal

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 75663.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.7370

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 75663.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 75
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4636.02
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 35409

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Buena Vista Living Trust and Fuller Sheldon L
Bought by
Farrah Farhang Revocable Living Trust and Farhang
Current Estimated Value
$790,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$594,000
Outstanding Balance
$593,499
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,140

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Jun 21, 2022
Sold by
1996 Teng Family Revocable Trust and Teng Robert F
Bought by
Buena Vista Living Trust and Fuller
Seller's Agent
Jeff Russell
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Fox
Compass
List Price
$699,888
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,112
10.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.01%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Teng Robert F and Teng Josephine O
Bought by
Teng Robert F and Teng Josephine O

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2016
Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Chen Danny Chi Hwa
Bought by
Teng Robert F and Teng Josephine Saieng Ooi
Seller's Agent
HSUN-CHIH LEE
IRN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Russell
Alta Realty Company
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2005
Sold by
Kosaka Hideshige
Bought by
Chen Danny Chi Hwa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Abdollah Abdollah M
Bought by
Kosaka Hideshige and Kosaka Noriko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
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 $792,500 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $775,000 Clearmark Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $535,000 None Available
Grant Deed $480,000 Landwood Title
Grant Deed $155,000 Title Land
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $594,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold $775,000 +10.7% $672 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $699,888 -9.7% $606 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Off Market $775,000 -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $699,888 +30.8% $606 / Sq Ft
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Sold $535,000 -1.8% $464 / Sq Ft
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2016 08/27/16 For Sale $545,000 -- $472 / 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 $8,966 $806,309 $584,912 $221,397
2024 $8,966 $790,500 $573,444 $217,056
2023 $8,890 $775,000 $562,200 $212,800
2022 $6,676 $585,096 $409,568 $175,528
2021 $6,402 $573,625 $401,538 $172,087
2019 $6,160 $556,613 $389,629 $166,984
2018 $6,301 $545,700 $381,990 $163,710
2016 $5,947 $511,000 $373,000 $138,000
2015 $5,462 $466,000 $340,000 $126,000
2014 $5,451 $466,000 $340,000 $126,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC22110473

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5734-007-084