NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 N Marengo Ave Unit 2 Pasadena, CA 91101

Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $747,000 - $849,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,046 Sq Ft
$753/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2020

Last sale price $576,000 $551 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,265 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gated Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Villa Parke

About This Home

As of November 2020

Charming Cape Cod townhome surrounded by lush landscaping in the center of a private gated PUD. Updated with copper plumbing, modern light fixtures, built-ins, Nest thermostat, and hardwood floors throughout. Downstairs includes a spacious open concept living and dining area, modern guest bathroom, remodeled kitchen with a bay window + newer appliances, cabinets, countertops, and a farmhouse sink. Two bedrooms upstairs with walk-in closets, in-unit washer & gas dryer, and updated master bath. Multiple outdoor areas - your plants will thrive in the sunny front garden on an automatic sprinkler & you can relax and entertain in the spacious secluded rear patio with custom shade sail. Rear patio has direct access to the oversized detached garage with a brand new roof, room for 2 cars and ample storage. Pet-friendly HOA includes sparkling complex pool, earthquake insurance, and more. Close to the best shopping & food in Old Town Pasadena, the Metro Gold Line, the 210, and the 134.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Orozco

The Good Life LA License #01943938 Listed on: 10/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Sanchez

Compass License #01918602

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,295 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $357 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,046 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5725-017-069

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building and grounds, earthquake insurance, trash
  • 80 Units

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1987 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1,295 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$357 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Pasadena Villa Marengo HOA
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Living Area: 1046
  • Lot Acreage: 0.0297
  • Planned Urban Dev: 1
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Oven-Gas, Microwave
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet Stacked, On Upper Level
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Stackable W/D Hookup, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Alarm System, Ceiling Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 477.06
  • Windows: Bay Window

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Sliding Glass Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio: Patio Open, Porch - Front
  • Pool Description: Association Pool
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Is Detached, Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Earth Quake Ins: 1
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Card/Code Access

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Gated Community, Pool
  • Pet Rules: Pets Permitted, Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Building and Grounds, Earthquake Insurance, Trash
  • HOA Fees: 357.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Front, Sprinkler System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5725-017-069
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Gated Community
  • Lot Size Area: 1295

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 80

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2020
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heather Orozco
The Good Life LA
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Sanchez
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$576,000
Premium/Discount to List
$77,000
15.43%
Current Estimated Value
$787,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$460,800
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sylva Khayalian
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$443,000
Sold Price
$443,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$398,700
Interest Rate
0.0358%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Luis Segura
The Agency
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%
Original Mortgage
$318,250
Interest Rate
0.0388%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2010
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
$288,000
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2008
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
$296,000
Interest Rate
0.0632%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
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
$268,000
Interest Rate
0.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2001
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
$88,200
Interest Rate
0.0692%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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
$576,000 Equity Title Company
$443,000 North American Title Company
$340,000 None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$335,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
-- Fidelity Title
$64,508 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $460,800
Previous Owner $398,700
Previous Owner $318,250
Previous Owner $288,000
Previous Owner $296,000
Previous Owner $34,000
Previous Owner $268,000
Previous Owner $130,000
Previous Owner $88,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Sold $576,000 +15.4% $551 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2020 10/14/20 For Sale $499,000 +12.6% $477 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $443,000 0.0% $424 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $443,000 +30.3% $424 / Sq Ft
07/18/2013 07/18/13 Sold $340,000 +1.5% $325 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/16/2013 07/16/13 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $335,000 -- $320 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $7,409 $623,478 $374,520 $248,958
2024 $7,013 $611,254 $367,177 $244,077
2023 $6,953 $599,270 $359,978 $239,292
2022 $6,712 $587,520 $352,920 $234,600
2021 $6,438 $576,000 $346,000 $230,000
2020 $5,171 $479,515 $333,171 $146,344
2019 $5,183 $470,114 $326,639 $143,475
2018 $5,284 $460,897 $320,235 $140,662
2016 $4,090 $352,080 $228,231 $123,849
2015 $4,044 $346,792 $224,803 $121,989
2014 $3,963 $340,000 $220,400 $119,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Heather Orozco

    The Good Life LA

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  • Andrew Sanchez

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Andrew Sanchez

    Compass

    (310) 874-3344

    92 Total Sales

    Andrew Sanchez
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sylva Khayalian

    Redfin Corporation

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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Luis Segura

    The Agency

    (626) 233-2884

    28 Total Sales

    Luis Segura
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-638140

The MLS

APN: 5725-017-069

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Northwest Pasadena

542 N Marengo Ave Unit 2, Pasadena, CA

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