NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 S Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,228,000 - $6,157,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,162 Sq Ft
$1,077/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2017

Last sale price $3,749,000 $726 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,522/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Singer Park

About This Home

As of October 2017

One of the last grand mansions on Pasadenas Millionaires Row, this exquisite 1927 villa was created by celebrity architect Wallace Neff for his own parents. It remained in his family for three generations before being acquired by iconic LA weathercaster Johnny Mountain. The five-bedroom, four-bath residence embodies Neffs famous Golden Age California style, enhanced for today. In the oval foyer, a wrought iron-railed staircase spirals above a black-and-white marble floor to a soaring ceiling. The living room with its baronial fireplace adjoins a mahogany-paneled library with elevator. The expansive kitchen was remodeled in 2010. A large rear loggia invites visitors to the pool, garden and shady pavilion beyond.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Benuska

Keller Williams Realty License #01798396 Listed on: 08/14/2017

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Palmer

Deasy Penner Podley License #01707834

Deasy Penner Podley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PSR1

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,162 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Features

  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5714009012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Kitchen appliances, washer, dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: PSR1
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5714009012
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5162.00
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Elevator
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 726.27
  • Room Type: Family Room, Jack & Jill, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Tile
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Waterfall
  • Roof: Clay
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Stackable, Upper Level, Washer Included
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22324.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5100

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 22324.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2017
Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Mountain Johnny Lynn
Bought by
Gelber Bruce S and Gelber Ginger A
Seller's Agent
Carrie Benuska
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Palmer
Deasy Penner Podley
List Price
$3,749,000
Sold Price
$3,749,000
Current Estimated Value
$5,561,243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,812,243
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2003
Sold by
Mountain Johnny and Mountain Martha S
Bought by
Mountain Johnny Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1995
Sold by
Winchell Verne H and The Winchell Family Trust
Bought by
Mountain Johnny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1995
Sold by
Neff Arthur L and Neff Marvine
Bought by
Winchell Verne H and The Winchell Family Trust
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
Gelber Bruce S $3,749,000 Fidelity Sherman Oaks
Mountain Johnny Lynn -- --
Mountain Johnny -- Equity Title
Winchell Verne H $207,285 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mountain Johnny $600,000
Closed Mountain Johnny $145,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Sold $3,749,000 0.0% $726 / Sq Ft
09/23/2017 09/23/17 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2017 08/14/17 For Sale $3,749,000 -- $726 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $46,827 $4,265,715 $2,503,221 $1,762,494
2024 $46,827 $4,182,075 $2,454,139 $1,727,936
2023 $46,441 $4,100,074 $2,406,019 $1,694,055
2022 $44,811 $4,019,682 $2,358,843 $1,660,839
2021 $42,967 $3,940,866 $2,312,592 $1,628,274
2019 $41,325 $3,823,980 $2,244,000 $1,579,980
2018 $42,186 $3,749,000 $2,200,000 $1,549,000
2016 $13,519 $1,160,275 $492,990 $667,285
2015 $13,372 $1,142,847 $485,585 $657,262
2014 $13,093 $1,120,462 $476,074 $644,388
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Carrie Benuska

    Keller Williams Realty

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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Gretchen Palmer

    Deasy Penner Podley

    (310) 874-6087

    16 Total Sales

    Gretchen Palmer
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-817001341

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5714-009-012

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91105 Lower Arroyo

555 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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