NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 Sierra Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91107

San Pasqual Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,600,000 - $2,537,845

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,363 Sq Ft
$921/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2014

Last sale price $1,505,000 $637 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,565/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2014

Built in 1928, this stunning Spanish style home is conveniently located in Pasadena. Situated on a generous size lot, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2-3/4 baths. The entryway courtyard is reminiscent of Old World Spanish Charm with its fountain and tiles and is inviting to all as it leads you into a cozy interior with charm and character. A living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, 2 bedrooms and a kitchen with updated amenities fills the ground floor. Two en-suite bedrooms are on the second level with a balcony off the master bedroom. This is truly a special and elegant home designed for comfort and convenience. The well manicured and easy to maintain lawn and garden is ideal for entertaining as is the pool and spa. Other outstanding architectural details and updates include wood beamed ceiling in living room, hardwood flooring in most rooms, and a studio attached to the garage that can be used as an office or an artist's studio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Aw

Evershine Properties License #00678462 Listed on: 04/07/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

GIGI LEE

MASTERS REALTY License #00981550

MASTERS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LCRI

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,363 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover
  • Permits For Spa
  • Permits for Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5329012014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,488

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer and gas dryer are included with no warranty.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: LCRI
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5329012014
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2363.00
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 636.90
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Permits
  • Bathroom Features: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised, Slab
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Stucco Wall, Wood
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Permits, Pool Cover
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat, Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12948.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12948.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
Apr 28, 2014
Sold by
Ursin Giske
Bought by
Chen Robert X M and Fan Vivian Yuhua
Seller's Agent
Tony Aw
Evershine Properties
Buyer's Agent
GIGI LEE
MASTERS REALTY
List Price
$1,505,000
Sold Price
$1,505,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,176,211

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$671,211
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2005
Sold by
Chow Vincent C
Bought by
Gerard Bruno and Ursin Giske

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2003
Sold by
Chow Vincent C
Bought by
Vincent C & Carmel M Finnegan Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2001
Sold by
Fox Cecilia R
Bought by
Chow Vincent C and Finnegan Carmel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1999
Sold by
Fox Michael A
Bought by
Fox Cecilia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Chen Robert X M $1,505,000 Lawyers Title Company
Gerard Bruno $1,275,000 Equity Title Company
Vincent C & Carmel M Finnegan Revocable -- --
Chow Vincent C $610,000 Southland Title Corporation
Fox Cecilia R $200,000 Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gerard Bruno $950,000
Previous Owner Chow Vincent C $64,000
Previous Owner Chow Vincent C $590,000
Previous Owner Chow Vincent C $488,000
Previous Owner Fox Cecilia R $200,000
Closed Chow Vincent C $91,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Sold $1,505,000 0.0% $637 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $1,505,000 -- $637 / 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
2025 $20,488 $1,844,913 $1,244,736 $600,177
2024 $20,488 $1,808,739 $1,220,330 $588,409
2023 $20,320 $1,773,274 $1,196,402 $576,872
2022 $19,616 $1,738,505 $1,172,944 $565,561
2021 $18,821 $1,704,418 $1,149,946 $554,472
2019 $18,107 $1,653,866 $1,115,839 $538,027
2018 $18,992 $1,621,438 $1,093,960 $527,478
2016 $18,483 $1,558,478 $1,051,481 $506,997
2015 $18,287 $1,535,069 $1,035,687 $499,382
2014 $17,257 $1,453,000 $1,065,000 $388,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tony Aw

    Evershine Properties

  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    GIGI LEE

    MASTERS REALTY

    (626) 353-5996

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-214013422

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5329-012-014

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91107 San Pasqual

544 Sierra Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 544 Sierra Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107 since 07 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,176,211, approximately $920 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 544 Sierra Vista Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Hamilton Elementary School, Pasadena High School, and St. Gregory's A. And M. Hovsepian School.

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