NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 S Oakland Ave Unit 5-B Pasadena, CA 91101

Madison Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,004,000 - $1,167,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,707 Sq Ft
$500/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 23, 2020

Last sale price $890,000 $521 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,387/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2020

This fabulous one level end unit condominium is situated near the revered Madison Heights area of Pasadena. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a new master bathroom that is ADA compliant with a large walk/roll in shower area. There are no steps leading from the parking area which is approximately 50 ft. from the front door. So convenient. This charming unit boasts a newly remodeled kitchen (2019) hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a fireplace. There are 2 lovely brick patios, front and rear which make this condo feel like a single family home. Charming small complex with just 12 units. Absolutely wonderful location with easy access to Lake Ave shops, Old Town and all freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Doan Shelton

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #00776479 Listed on: 10/12/2020

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Carla Buigues

The Agency License #01160323

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • No Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $500 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,707 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Center Hall
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 30695
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5734007030

Community Details

Overview

  • 12 Units
  • Oakland Place Association, Phone Number (626) 358-7300

Recreation

  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,748

Year Built

Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$500 per month

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5734007030
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1707.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: YES
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Disability Features, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 521.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Center Hall, Kitchen, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Remodeled, Shower, Stone Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pets Permitted, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Oakland Place
  • Phone: (626) 358-7300
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Hiking, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30794.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7100

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 30794.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 30695

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Mary Spellman Trust
Bought by
Mary Spellman Trust and Spellman
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,067,148

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Barker Judith A and Judith A Barker Trust
Bought by
Spellman Mary
Seller's Agent
Terry Doan Shelton
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carla Buigues
The Agency
List Price
$859,500
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,500
3.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$712,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2019
Closed on
Jun 18, 2019
Sold by
Moore Miller Charles A and Moore Miller Jennifer
Bought by
Barker Judith A and Judith A Barker Trust
Seller's Agent
Tony Dowdy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Terry Doan Shelton
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
List Price
$808,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
3.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2013
Closed on
Nov 1, 2013
Sold by
Park Myung Do
Bought by
Miller Charles Andrew and Miller Jennifer Moore
Seller's Agent
Hem-young deFazio
COMPASS
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2010
Sold by
Park Myung Do and Park Chung Ja
Bought by
Park Myung Do

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
Sold by
Hinderer Clarence Orin and Hinderer Betty Jean
Bought by
Park Myung Do
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
Mary Spellman Trust -- None Listed On Document
Spellman Mary $890,000 Lawyers Title Company
Barker Judith A $835,000 Equity Title Co
Miller Charles Andrew $575,000 Equity Title
Park Myung Do -- None Available
Park Myung Do $595,000 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spellman Mary $712,000
Previous Owner Miller Charles Andrew $460,000
Previous Owner Hinderer Clarence O $150,000
Previous Owner Hinderer Clarence Orin $370,000
Previous Owner Hinderer Clarence Orin $30,000
Previous Owner Hinderer Clarence Orin $300,000
Previous Owner Hinderer Clarence Orin $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $890,000 +3.5% $521 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2020 10/12/20 For Sale $859,500 +2.9% $504 / Sq Ft
06/27/2019 06/27/19 Sold $835,000 +3.3% $489 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2019 06/09/19 For Sale $808,000 +40.5% $473 / Sq Ft
11/13/2013 11/13/13 Sold $575,000 -5.7% $337 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2013 09/16/13 For Sale $610,000 -- $357 / 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
2024 $10,748 $944,473 $714,192 $230,281
2023 $10,657 $925,955 $700,189 $225,766
2022 $10,286 $907,800 $686,460 $221,340
2021 $9,864 $890,000 $673,000 $217,000
2019 $2,247 $631,873 $430,773 $201,100
2018 $7,092 $619,484 $422,327 $197,157
2016 $6,857 $595,431 $405,929 $189,502
2015 $6,782 $586,488 $399,832 $186,656
2014 $6,638 $575,000 $392,000 $183,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Doan Shelton

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terry Doan Shelton

    Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

    (626) 497-1998

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Terry Doan Shelton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carla Buigues

    The Agency

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Carla Buigues
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  • Tony Dowdy

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tony Dowdy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (323) 804-3542

    14 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Tony Dowdy
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  • Hem-young deFazio

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Hem-young deFazio

    COMPASS

    (626) 825-5599

    3 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Hem-young deFazio
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Dominic deFazio

    COMPASS

    (626) 825-5599

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-1784

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5734-007-030

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Madison Heights

525 S Oakland Ave Unit 5-B, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 525 S Oakland Ave Unit 5-B, Pasadena, CA 91101 since 12 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,067,148, approximately $625 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 525 S Oakland Ave Unit 5-B is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and The Waverly School.

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