NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 El Centro St South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated Value: $1,929,000 - $2,024,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$1,229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,775,000 $1,096 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,510/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Orange Grove Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Historic home built in 1906 and loved and maintained by the same family for 57 years.Beautiful and tasteful upgrades to foundation, electrical, copper plumbing, remodeled kitchen and baths. Charming leaded and stained glass windows. Studio could easily function as an office, gym or artist retreat. Wonderful backyard, covered patio for outdoor entertaining, pool (child safe fencing), gazebo covered with wisteria and delicious grapes. Registered as a South Pasadena Historic property and a most treasured residence. Very walkable location, just two blocks to Arroyo Vista Elementary, two blocks to Metro Station and weekly Farmer's Market, plus all the local So Pas attractions and dining.A pleasure to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lin Vlacich

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #00609754 Listed on: 09/20/2021

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Halpin

Markey & Associates License #01405135

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 7,431 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Seismic Tie Down
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Awning
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Parking Available
  • No Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Arroyo Vista Elementary School
  • South Pasadena Middle School
  • South Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 4807
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5313013003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Orange Grove Park

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

7,431 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • Park Name: Orange Grove Park
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5313013003
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1620.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Granite Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 922.84
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Art Studio, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
  • Window Features: Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Seismic Tie Down
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Rain Gutters
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, No Driveway, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arroyo Vista
  • High School: South Pasadena
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Pasadena
  • Elementary School #2: ARRVIS
  • High School2: SOUPAS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Level with Street, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7431.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1706

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7431.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 4807

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2023
Sold by
Penniston Anne Schofield and Penniston Jeremy Mark
Bought by
Wechsler/Penniston Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,991,026

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Sipe Susan L
Bought by
Sipe Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2015
Sold by
Sipe Matthew
Bought by
Sipe Susan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
Hanna Thomas A and Hanna Maxine D
Bought by
Sipe Matthew W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,800
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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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
Wechsler/Penniston Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sipe Susan L -- Title365
Sipe Susan L -- None Available
Sipe Matthew W $323,000 Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sipe Susan L $350,000
Previous Owner Sipe Matthew W $301,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold $1,775,000 +18.7% $1,096 / Sq Ft
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2021 09/20/21 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $923 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $22,446 $1,951,743 $1,506,915 $444,828
2024 $22,446 $1,846,710 $1,477,368 $369,342
2023 $21,965 $1,810,500 $1,448,400 $362,100
2022 $21,450 $1,775,000 $1,420,000 $355,000
2021 $1,747 $73,778 $48,894 $24,884
2019 $1,691 $71,592 $47,445 $24,147
2018 $1,541 $70,189 $46,515 $23,674
2016 $1,440 $67,464 $44,709 $22,755
2015 $1,417 $66,452 $44,038 $22,414
2014 -- $65,151 $43,176 $21,975
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lin Vlacich

    Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

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  • Sarah Halpin

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sarah Halpin

    Markey & Associates

    (626) 664-1598

    9 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Sarah Halpin
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-6740

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5313-013-003

California Los Angeles County South Pasadena 91030

525 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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