NOT LISTED FOR SALE

543 Columbia St South Pasadena, CA 91030

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,541,703 - $5,032,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,108 Sq Ft
$1,297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2015

Last sale price $2,480,000 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,846/month

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Retreat
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2015

Located in the Arroyo Seco area of South Pasadena, Il Villino was designed by noted architect Bob Ray Offenhauser to blend European charm and California lifestyle to breathtaking effect. With harmonious flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, this spectacular Italian Villa sits secluded behind 10-foot perimeter walls. Enter this private one-of-a-kind compound through wrought iron and wooden gates to a park-like topiary and citrus garden. Landscaped front courtyard provides space for 4+ cars. Oversize double entry doors open to a gracious foyer leading to a stylish living room w/ a 12-foot square pyramid shaped clear glass skylight. Massive sliding glass doors that disappear into wall pockets open onto walled, outdoor courtyards. Built in 1979, this spacious estate features elegant details including herringbone brick floors, 3 bedroom suites, 3 full baths, study, 3 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, bonus room and soaring ceilings. South courtyard features pool, terrace and gazebo pavilion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Jerusalem

Engel & Völkers Pasadena License #01371254 Listed on: 09/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Chang

License #00970503

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is zoned SPR1E*

Interior Spaces

  • 3,108 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Brick
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Carport Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Patio
  • Gazebo

Additional Features

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5317-044-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,109

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Architectural
  • Levels: Ground Level
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 3108
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Fireplace Rooms: Bath, Den, Gas, Gas and Wood, Living Room
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 834.94

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Patio Open
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace
  • Security: Gated

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5317-044-025
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 18779

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2014
Closed on
Apr 7, 2015
Sold by
Estes Lindskog Joan E
Bought by
Hu Eric Chaoko and Lin Jun Hsuan
Seller's Agent
Mark Jerusalem
Engel & Völkers Pasadena
Buyer's Agent
Richard Chang
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$215,000
-7.98%
Current Estimated Value
$4,030,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,550,676
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,860,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2010
Sold by
Estes Joan E
Bought by
Estes Lindskog Joan E and The Estes Lindskog Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2009
Sold by
Davis Reginald D
Bought by
Estes Joan E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2007
Sold by
Joslin Davis Rebecca
Bought by
Davis Reginald D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,946,250
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2007
Sold by
Dickenson Derek Stephen
Bought by
Davis Reginald D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,946,250
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2004
Sold by
Dickenson Derek Stephen
Bought by
Dickenson Derek and Lucero Michael J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2003
Sold by
Smith Don Cunningham
Bought by
Dickenson Derek Stephen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,990
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1999
Sold by
Wilcox Toby F And Virginia H Co Trs
Bought by
Lievsay Charles A and Smith Don Cunningham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$649,950
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hu Eric Chaoko $2,480,000 Chicago Title Company
Estes Lindskog Joan E -- None Available
Estes Joan E $2,125,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Davis Reginald D -- Equity Title Company
Davis Reginald D $2,595,000 Equity Title Company
Dickenson Derek -- None Available
Dickenson Derek Stephen $1,500,000 Equity Title Company
Lievsay Charles A $1,175,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hu Eric Chaoko $1,452,914
Closed Hu Eric Chaoko $1,860,000
Previous Owner Davis Reginald D $1,946,250
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $200,000
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $1,417,000
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $203,000
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $1,170,000
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $200,000
Previous Owner Dickenson Derek Stephen $999,990
Previous Owner Smith Don Cunningham $400,000
Previous Owner Smith Don Cunningham $125,000
Previous Owner Lievsay Charles A $649,950
Closed Dickenson Derek Stephen $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Sold $2,480,000 -4.4% $798 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2015 01/29/15 Price Changed $2,595,000 -3.7% $835 / Sq Ft
12/10/2014 12/10/14 For Sale $2,695,000 +8.7% $867 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Off Market $2,480,000 -- --
12/08/2014 12/08/14 For Sale $2,695,000 +8.7% $867 / Sq Ft
11/28/2014 11/28/14 Off Market $2,480,000 -- --
11/28/2014 11/28/14 For Sale $2,695,000 +8.7% $867 / Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Off Market $2,480,000 -- --
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Price Changed $2,695,000 -3.8% $867 / Sq Ft
09/11/2014 09/11/14 For Sale $2,800,000 -- $901 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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
2025 $35,109 $2,980,580 $2,129,314 $851,266
2024 $35,109 $2,922,138 $2,087,563 $834,575
2023 $34,358 $2,864,842 $2,046,631 $818,211
2022 $33,552 $2,808,669 $2,006,501 $802,168
2021 $32,969 $2,753,598 $1,967,158 $786,440
2019 $32,010 $2,671,927 $1,908,812 $763,115
2018 $31,231 $2,619,537 $1,871,385 $748,152
2016 $28,897 $2,517,819 $1,798,718 $719,101
2015 $26,174 $2,276,903 $1,662,086 $614,817
2014 -- $2,232,303 $1,629,529 $602,774
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mark Jerusalem

    Engel & Völkers Pasadena

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Richard Chang

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 14-791147

The MLS

APN: 5317-044-025

California Los Angeles County South Pasadena 91030 Lower Arroyo

543 Columbia St, South Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 543 Columbia St, South Pasadena, CA 91030 since 11 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $4,030,676, approximately $1,296 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 543 Columbia St is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Arroyo Vista Elementary, South Pasadena Middle School, and South Pasadena High School.

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