525 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106
Madison Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $12,364/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Sub-Zero Refrigerator
- Deck
About This Home
Secluded and private, behind a river rock wall and mature hedges, this 1907 Craftsman located adjacent to historic Madison Heights offers timeless character and high-end updates in a desirable location. The home is quietly introduced by an arbor entry and a handsome gate on Oakland Avenue, which opens to reveal a secret garden. Follow the meandering stone path through a velvety lawn to the generous front porch and stunning solid wood front door. Inside, quality craftsmanship and custom details abound in this restored home, from rich amber-hued hardwood floors to the grand-scale chiseled granite arroyo stone fireplace, a decorative centerpiece befitting the spacious living room. Natural light is a constant here, with beautiful wood casement windows bringing in sunlight and lush green garden views. Expanded and restored by architect William S Long, in 2007, the floor plan flows seamlessly for convenience and ease: the living room leads into a formal dining room, which opens to both a covered deck via french doors, and to a superlative kitchen. Chefs will revel in the 48' Thermador range, warming drawer, double wall ovens and SubZero refrigerator, while design aficionados will enjoy the combination of classic, early 20th-style millwork and fixtures with elegant finishes like natural marble countertops and floors. A convenient mudroom and powder bath complete the public spaces on the ground level. Private spaces are equally well-appointed: the primary suite with walk-in-closet features an en-suite bath with steam shower and separate soaking tub. Upstairs, two additional sizable bedrooms share another updated full bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. The large laundry and bonus storage/linen storage room, plus built-in shelving and desk nook provide value and utility. Lastly, at 388 SF, the garage is large enough for two cars, but the space is finished beautifully and ideal for a den, home office or gym space. Centrally located between Madison Heights, the Playhouse District and South Lake Ave, this home is surrounded by beloved cultural institutions (the Pacific Asia Museum, Caltech and the Huntington, to name a few), with wonderful dining, shopping and architectural sight-seeing just moments from the front door.
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, February 28, 20262:00 to 4:00 pm2/28/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:002/28/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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Sunday, March 01, 20262:00 to 4:00 pm3/1/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:003/1/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1907 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 7,920 Sq Ft Lot
- Security Fence
- Privacy Fence
- Landscaped
- Sprinklers on Timer
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Tandem Uncovered Parking
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,669 Sq Ft Home
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Electric Oven
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Sub-Zero Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 12
- Assessor Parcel Number 5734008015
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $20,235 | $1,839,522 | $1,409,991 | $429,531 |
| 2024 | $20,235 | $1,803,454 | $1,382,345 | $421,109 |
| 2023 | $20,065 | $1,768,093 | $1,355,241 | $412,852 |
| 2022 | $19,362 | $1,733,425 | $1,328,668 | $404,757 |
| 2021 | $18,565 | $1,699,437 | $1,302,616 | $396,821 |
| 2019 | $17,856 | $1,649,033 | $1,263,981 | $385,052 |
| 2018 | $18,252 | $1,616,700 | $1,239,198 | $377,502 |
| 2016 | $15,157 | $1,319,825 | $1,055,860 | $263,965 |
| 2015 | $15,719 | $1,371,603 | $765,038 | $606,565 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,344,736 | $750,052 | $594,684 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 02/20/26 | For Sale | $2,079,000 | +31.2% | $779 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/26/2017 01/26/17 | Sold | $1,585,000 | 0.0% | $594 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/09/2017 01/09/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/28/2016 11/28/16 | For Sale | $1,585,000 | -- | $594 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,585,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,300,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,255,000 | Investors Title Company Gln | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title | |
| Individual Deed | $270,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Equity Title |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $770,600 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $835,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $835,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,040,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,004,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $437,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $216,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $54,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-25939
APN: 5734-008-015
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