NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 N Ethel Ave Alhambra, CA 91801

Estimated Value: $1,035,000 - $1,401,630

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,528 Sq Ft
$763/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2015

Last sale price $620,000 $406 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,112/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Frame Window
  • 4-minute walk to Alhambra Park

About This Home

As of June 2015

Back on the market, with no fault of the seller, multiple offers received before, house was appraised for $620,000. Bring your buyers, seller wants to sell.

Location, Location, Location. Absolutely Investor rehab opportunity! Located in the highly desirable North Alhambra area, adjacent to neighboring South Pasadena. This three bedroom, two bathroom single story good size home has amazing possibilities.

Flat and rectangle lot with decent front and back yard. The house Offering 1,528 square feet for a spacious living room with a warm fireplace. Dining room off the kitchen, lots of storage. Three generous sized bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Inside laundry area. Great floor plan make The home flows with enough natural light and throughout. 2 car attached garage, wide concrete driveway.

Convenient location near schools, public transportation, parks, library, shopping centers & restaurants. Minutes away from old town Pasadena. Easy access to the 10, 210 and 134 freeways.

A must see to truly appreciate. Motivated seller. A true gem that you won't want to miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhea Bai

RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA License #01360246 Listed on: 04/10/2015

RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Kok

VasTree Real Estate License #01948619

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,773 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,528 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Window Bars
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Cooling Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Tax Tract Number 7575
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5339025003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,078

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Window Bars
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5339025003
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1528.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell, In Family Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 405.76
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Living Room
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Alhambra

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6773.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 91.54
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1550

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6773.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Tract Number: 7575

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Wong Tak Tong and Wong Liyan
Bought by
Wong Family Trust and Wong
Current Estimated Value
$1,166,408

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
May 21, 2015
Sold by
Zhang Chengyong
Bought by
Wong Tak Tong and Wong Liyan
Seller's Agent
Rhea Bai
RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA
Buyer's Agent
Sue Kok
VasTree Real Estate
List Price
$568,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
9.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wong Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wong Tak Tong $620,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wong Tak Tong $200,000
Previous Owner Zhang Chengyong $102,830
Previous Owner Zhang Chengyong $114,280
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $620,000 +9.2% $406 / Sq Ft
05/19/2015 05/19/15 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2015 05/03/15 For Sale $568,000 0.0% $372 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $568,000 -8.4% $372 / Sq Ft
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Off Market $620,000 -- --
03/20/2015 03/20/15 For Sale $568,000 -- $372 / 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 $9,078 $745,137 $596,113 $149,024
2024 $9,078 $730,527 $584,425 $146,102
2023 $8,959 $716,204 $572,966 $143,238
2022 $8,524 $702,162 $561,732 $140,430
2021 $8,435 $688,395 $550,718 $137,677
2019 $8,136 $667,980 $534,385 $133,595
2018 $8,124 $654,883 $523,907 $130,976
2016 $7,464 $629,455 $503,564 $125,891
2015 $4,126 $338,972 $249,112 $89,860
2014 -- $332,333 $244,233 $88,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: WS15058671

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5339-025-003