$405,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

517 Pico Aly South Pasadena, CA 91030

-- Bed
-- Bath
990 Sq Ft
2,073 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$409 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • No Heating
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 517 Pico Alley, a rare five-car garage tucked away in a quiet alley in coveted South Pasadena. This freestanding 990 sq. ft. structure sits on a 2,075 sq. ft. lot. It presents a rare opportunity for investors or owner-users looking to maximize value in a highly desirable neighborhood near Indiana Avenue and Mission Street.For decades, this building has been used for storing antique cars and, at one point, housed a 30-foot 1924 fire truck. Configured without bedrooms or bathrooms, the layout is perfect for storage. With its private setting and proximity to local shops, restaurants, and the Metro Gold Line, this property is situated in a vibrant community rich with history and promise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meg Middleman

Century 21 Masters License #00914188 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Century 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Pui Ching Tsui

LeMark Realty License #01889817

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • No Sprinklers

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • 990 Sq Ft Home
  • Mixed Use

Utilities

  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5313008018

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Mixed Use
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Commercial/Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5313008018
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 990.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 409.09

Exterior Features

  • Patio: No
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2075.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0476

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2075.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Nielsen David Douglas and Seed Christine Nielsen
Bought by
Joseph Zenas And Jean Gunn Living Trust and Gunn
Seller's Agent
Meg Middleman
Century 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Pui Ching Tsui
LeMark Realty
List Price
$398,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
1.76%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$405,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2024
Sold by
Nielsen Family Survivors Trust
Bought by
Nielsen Family Survivors Trust and Nielsen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2011
Sold by
Nielsen Douglas F and The Nielsen Family Trust
Bought by
Nielsen Douglas F and The Nielsen Family Survivors Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Nielsen Douglas F and Nielsen Helene R
Bought by
Nielsen Douglas
Source: Public Records

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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 $405,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $405,000 +1.8% $409 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $398,000 -- $402 / 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 $1,474 $150,159 $44,039 $106,120
2024 $1,474 $54,795 $28,414 $26,381
2023 $1,442 $53,721 $27,857 $25,864
2022 $1,411 $52,668 $27,311 $25,357
2021 $1,385 $51,636 $26,776 $24,860
2019 $1,338 $50,107 $25,983 $24,124
2018 $1,259 $49,125 $25,474 $23,651
2016 $1,197 $47,220 $24,486 $22,734
2015 $1,177 $46,512 $24,119 $22,393
2014 $1,167 $45,602 $23,647 $21,955
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-22140

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5313-008-018