NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Alta Vista Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $2,632,000 - $3,284,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2021

Last sale price $2,255,000 $626 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,690/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Monterey Hills Elementary Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2021

Uniquely and Beautifully designed 1991 Modern Contemporary home in South Pasadena. This home was strategically built on the lot to offer a large backyard with a clean palette to create your dream yard with room for pool. Upon entering this estate-like-home there is an instant 'Wow' factor. This four-level home is overly spacious with an abundance of natural light and open floor plan. Huge master suite includes a fireplace, sitting area, custom closet and front and rear balconies. The additional 3 bedrooms, each with their own unique features such as balcony privileges and/or extra-large closets. Kitchen offers newer appliances and eat-in bar area. Next to the kitchen is the step-down formal dining room with gorgeous views of the backyard and mature trees. In addition to the immense living room there is a lower-level family room with convenient access to the outdoors. Another strong feature is the front serene balcony with spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains. This home has it all....Views, Space and a Yard!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Downing

COMPASS License #01046965 Listed on: 01/25/2021

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Whitney

The Agency License #01209004

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,868 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in fair condition
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Home Gym
  • Mountain Views
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Schools

  • South Pasadena Middle School
  • South Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 130
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5311013016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,867

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove Top & Oven
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid Century Modern, Modern
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5311013016
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3600.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sump Pump, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 4
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 626.39
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Dressing Area, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Shower, Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Fair Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • School District: South Pasadena
  • Middle School: South Pasadena
  • High School: South Pasadena
  • High School: South Pasadena
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Pasadena
  • High School2: SOUPAS

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lot 6500-9999
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7868.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7868.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 130

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Brooks Deborah J
Bought by
Gentile Nicholas and Gentile Alexandra Russell
Seller's Agent
Michele Downing
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Rita Whitney
The Agency
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$267,000
13.43%
Current Estimated Value
$2,868,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$613,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,804,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,620,828
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,301,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1999
Sold by
Wagner Steven J and Ramage Sharon E
Bought by
Brooks Deborah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gentile Nicholas $2,255,000 Lawyers Title
Brooks Deborah J $760,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gentile Nicholas $1,804,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $122,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $625,500
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $722,425
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $109,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $25,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $620,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $56,750
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $40,000
Previous Owner Brooks Deborah J $570,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Sold $2,255,000 +13.4% $626 / Sq Ft
01/25/2021 01/25/21 For Sale $1,988,000 -- $552 / 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
2025 $28,867 $2,440,882 $1,359,750 $1,081,132
2024 $28,867 $2,393,023 $1,333,089 $1,059,934
2023 $28,248 $2,346,101 $1,306,950 $1,039,151
2022 $27,585 $2,300,100 $1,281,324 $1,018,776
2021 $13,437 $1,079,139 $897,396 $181,743
2020 $18,224 $1,068,075 $888,195 $179,880
2019 $18,020 $1,047,133 $870,780 $176,353
2018 $17,683 $1,026,602 $853,706 $172,896
2016 $16,734 $986,739 $820,556 $166,183
2015 $11,562 $971,918 $808,231 $163,687
2014 $11,399 $952,880 $792,399 $160,481
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele Downing

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michele Downing

    COMPASS

    (626) 523-6939

    104 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Michele Downing
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  • Rita Whitney

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Rita Whitney

    The Agency

    (626) 755-4988

    2 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Rita Whitney
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nick Mitchell

    Elite Real Estate Group

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-2874

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5311-013-016

California Los Angeles County South Pasadena 91030

505 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 505 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 since 25 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,868,612, approximately $796 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 505 Alta Vista Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Monterey Hills Elementary, South Pasadena Middle School, and South Pasadena High School.

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