$1,399,999
SOLD JUN 18, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,552 Sq Ft
9,382 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$902 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Gwinn Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 659 Castano Avenue! Single story 1948 traditional home on a spectacular lot of ~9,382sft! The large front yard creates the perfect set-back for your own privacy, and leads you to the formal entry of the beautiful main house. The attention to details in this ~1,552sft 2beds/2baths home will amaze you. The formal floor plan contains an entry way, a bright living room with a fireplace, dining area, a large den, and a charming gourmet kitchen and eat-in breakfast area. As you step into the backyard, you will be carried away to an oasis of relaxation or entertaining in the courtyard area, or in the incredible garden, surrounded by mature citrus trees. Come and see the endless possibilities! Close to Gwinn Park, Sunnyslope Park, groceries and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Idan Gould

Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #02174903 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Therese Wyman

Beverly and Company Inc. License #01206174

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,382 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x146
  • Property is zoned PSR6

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,552 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5750-004-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1552
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2154
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x146
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 902.06

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Detached, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5750-004-018
  • Lot Size Area: 9382

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Kniffin Family Trust and Hartline Forrest P
Bought by
Stewart John and Stewart Susan
Seller's Agent
Idan Gould
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Therese Wyman
Beverly and Company Inc.
List Price
$1,399,999
Sold Price
$1,399,999
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,380,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,584
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Kniffin Ernest R and Kniffin Vivian
Bought by
Kniffin Ernest R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,400,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $1,399,999 0.0% $902 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $1,399,999 -- $902 / 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 $1,534 $97,781 $30,366 $67,415
2024 $1,534 $95,865 $29,771 $66,094
2023 $1,518 $93,987 $29,188 $64,799
2022 $1,473 $92,145 $28,616 $63,529
2021 $1,414 $90,339 $28,055 $62,284
2019 $1,371 $87,662 $27,224 $60,438
2018 $1,286 $85,944 $26,691 $59,253
2016 $1,212 $82,608 $25,655 $56,953
2015 $1,196 $81,368 $25,270 $56,098
2014 $1,186 $79,775 $24,775 $55,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25537613

The MLS

APN: 5750-004-018