NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 N Marengo Ave Unit 5 Pasadena, CA 91101

Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $794,000 - $995,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,324 Sq Ft
2,744 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2012

Last sale price $338,600 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 153% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,329 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gated Parking
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Villa Parke

About This Home

As of August 2012

UPDATE: Initial Offers Due Tuesday, 7/17! Beautiful Cape Cod styled condo in Pasadena! Remodeled 2-story, 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath end-unit home is located in a private gated community with lots of lush greenery and a large pool. The home features hardwood floors in the living areas, carpet in the bedrooms, and a newly remodeled upstairs bathroom and granite kitchen counter tops! Home was completely remodeled in 2005! The property is a comfortably sized 1,324 sq. ft. and features a master suite with a walk-in closet and chandelier, entryway, formal dining room, bar area, recessed lighting, and a 2-car attached garage! The property includes its own private patio with a working fountain, front patio for gardening or lounging, and central A/C & heat. The home also comes equipped a beautiful refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and washer & dryer! It's located close to old town Pasadena, lots of shops and restaurants, grocery stores, Rose Parade Route, CalTech, Pasadena City College, museums, downtown Pasadena, and metro/bus stations. Walkscore rates this area "highly walkable". If walking is not an option, there are plenty of parking and non-walking access points. This home has all the features you would want! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BETTY YEAN

GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL License #00693678 Listed on: 07/11/2012

Co-Listed By

William Tong

GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL License #01903501

Last Buyer's Agent

William Tong

GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL License #01903501

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $280 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,324 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 1
  • Tax Tract Number 35680
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5725017020

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 96 Units
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

2,744 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR1
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5725017020
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1324.00
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 255.74
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Satellite Dish
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Private, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Dues Paid Monthly, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted, Pool, Sewer, Trash
  • Association Fee: 280.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2744.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0630

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2744.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 96
  • Number Of Units Total: 96

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 35680

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
BETTY YEAN
GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL
Buyer's Agent
William Tong
GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$338,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$400
-0.12%
Current Estimated Value
$856,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$517,739
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
5.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$335,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Co
$430,000 First American Title Co
-- Lawyers Title
$155,000 Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $344,000
Previous Owner $38,700
Previous Owner $139,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $338,600 -0.1% $256 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $339,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $5,073 $412,517 $250,466 $162,051
2024 $4,767 $404,429 $245,555 $158,874
2023 $4,725 $396,500 $240,741 $155,759
2022 $4,563 $388,726 $236,021 $152,705
2021 $4,376 $381,105 $231,394 $149,711
2020 $4,203 $377,198 $229,022 $148,176
2019 $4,213 $369,803 $224,532 $145,271
2018 $4,291 $362,553 $220,130 $142,423
2016 $4,141 $348,477 $211,583 $136,894
2015 $4,096 $343,243 $208,405 $134,838
2014 $4,015 $336,520 $204,323 $132,197
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    BETTY YEAN

    GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL

  • W

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    William Tong

    GOLDEN LAND INV. & FINANCIAL

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: W12086309

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5725-017-020

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Northwest Pasadena

540 N Marengo Ave Unit 5, Pasadena, CA

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