Seller's Agent in 2025
Karyn Sontag
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
(949) 290-2129
1 in this area
38 Total Sales
525 E Jackson St Pasadena, CA 91104
Orange Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,198
Sq Ft
10,465
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Craftsman Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Covered Patio or Porch
About This Home
As of October 2025Looking for a project with an incredible payoff? This 1920s Craftsman, on the market for the first time in 54 years, is a rare find in the historic Orange Heights neighborhood. This home is a complete fixer-upper and a blank canvas for a visionary buyer. While it needs a top-to-bottom renovation, its original soul is intact, offering a truly unique opportunity to restore a piece of history.
This property may qualify for the Mills Act, which could provide a massive property tax reduction, making this a smart long-term investment.
The home retains many of its original features, including stained-glass windows, Batchelder tile fireplace, and intricate built-in cabinets with leaded-glass fronts. The hardwood floors, sanded only twice in over five decades, are ready to be stripped and brought back to life.
The kitchen requires a full gut and remodel, and the entire home is a blank slate. The floor plan includes a main-level living room, a formal dining room, one bedroom, and a full bath. A sunroom offers a small retreat, and a half basement provides extra storage. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a full bath, with the potential to convert the space back into a large primary suite.
The oversized lot includes a private yard with a large pool, perfect for entertaining. The detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has a full bath and kitchenette, offering possibilities for rental income, a studio, or a guest house or take it down and use it for outdoor entertaining space !
The property has some recent updates, including replaced sewer lines under the house, new pipes from the 1990s, and a water heater from three years ago. The roof was inspected and repaired in 2024. The property also includes an original garage, a shed, and a storage barn.
This is more than a house; it's a chance to embark on an incredible restoration project and own a home with both historic significance and huge potential.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty License #01209652 Listed on: 08/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 10,465 Sq Ft Lot
- Chain Link Fence
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
- Property is zoned PSR6
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Workshop in Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Major Repairs Completed
- Fixer Upper
Interior Spaces
- 2,198 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Awning
- Stained Glass
- Formal Entry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- Converted Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Kitchen
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Fence Around Pool
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Natural Gas Connected
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6
- Tax Tract Number 706
- Assessor Parcel Number 5730008022
- $588 per year additional tax assessments
Matterport 3D Tours
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Revive Socal Llc
Bought by
Deepocean Llc
Seller's Agent
Karyn Sontag
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Fletcher
Prophet 5 Inc
List Price
$1,435,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-9.41%
Views
130
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$249,107
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 27, 2025
Sold by
Pilon Pamela Joan and Romero Pamela Joan
Bought by
Revive Socal Llc
Seller's Agent
Karyn Sontag
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Fletcher
Prophet 5 Inc
List Price
$1,435,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-9.41%
Views
130
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$249,107
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 10, 2007
Sold by
Oshita Joan A
Bought by
Oshita Joan A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 2005
Sold by
Oshita Roy M and Oshita Joan A
Bought by
Oshita Joan A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 1993
Sold by
Oshita Roy M and Oshita Joan A
Bought by
Oshita Roy M and Oshita Joan A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,375,000 | First Integrity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,300,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Individual Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,100,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $70,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Sold | $1,300,000 | -9.4% | $591 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | For Sale | $1,435,000 | 0.0% | $653 / Sq Ft |
| 09/17/2025 09/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2025 09/16/25 | Price Changed | $1,435,000 | -3.4% | $653 / Sq Ft |
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | For Sale | $1,485,000 | -- | $676 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,551 | $89,033 | $20,559 | $68,474 |
| 2024 | $1,551 | $87,288 | $20,156 | $67,132 |
| 2023 | $1,536 | $85,577 | $19,761 | $65,816 |
| 2022 | $1,493 | $83,900 | $19,374 | $64,526 |
| 2021 | $1,430 | $82,256 | $18,995 | $63,261 |
| 2019 | $1,390 | $79,819 | $18,433 | $61,386 |
| 2018 | $1,323 | $78,255 | $18,072 | $60,183 |
| 2016 | $1,243 | $75,218 | $17,371 | $57,847 |
| 2015 | $1,228 | $74,090 | $17,111 | $56,979 |
| 2014 | $1,221 | $72,639 | $16,776 | $55,863 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Karyn Sontag
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Steven Wong
S
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Steven Wong
Keller Williams Realty
(415) 650-9866
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
-
James Fletcher
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
James Fletcher
Prophet 5 Inc
(424) 245-0334
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25144639
APN: 5730-008-022
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