$815,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

70 N Catalina Ave Unit 101 Pasadena, CA 91106

Playhouse Village Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,336 Sq Ft
$340/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$610 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your dream home--a brand new 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium located on the beautiful, tree-lined Catalina Avenue.This fully renovated residence showcases thoughtful design throughout, with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The open-concept layout feels warm and inviting, anchored by French oak-toned flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the entire unit.The chef's kitchen features sleek European-style cabinetry, high-end Calacatta gold quartz countertops, and Samsung Bespoke smart appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area is enhanced by a luxurious alabaster stone light fixture.The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with an en-suite bathroom finished in floor-to-ceiling travertine stone tile, a floating vanity, backlit mirror, and a smart toilet. A deep soaking tub provides the perfect place to unwind, and the private balcony is ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or evening tea.The two additional bedrooms are well-suited for family members, guests, or a home office.Located just half a block from Colorado Boulevard, you'll be able to enjoy the Rose Parade just steps from your door. Erewhon, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Lake Avenue, and many of Pasadena's best restaurants and cafes are just minutes away.This rare offering combines a prime location, a well-designed open floor plan, and tasteful upgrades--ready to welcome you home in Pasadena.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Zhang

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: hzhang1819@gmail.com License #02131804 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Steven Wong

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: hzhang1819@gmail.com License #02246370

Last Buyer's Agent

YAN ZHANG

Super Rate Inc License #01868101

Super Rate Inc

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • No Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,336 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5738005062

Community Details

Overview

  • Catalina Crest Homeowners Association, Phone Number (310) 386-2778

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,520

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Gated Community
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5738005062
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1336.00 Square Feet
  • Entry Location: Ground floor
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Below
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 610.03
  • Room Type: Family Room, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Community Structure
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Management
  • Association Fee: 340.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Catalina Crest Homeowners Association
  • Phone: (310) 386-2778
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Guo Zhishan and Zhang H
Bought by
Thorby Cameron B and Liang Jingcong
Seller's Agent
Leslie Zhang
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
YAN ZHANG
Super Rate Inc
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.05%
Original Mortgage
$611,250
Outstanding Balance
$611,250
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,429

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2014
Sold by
Guo Zhishan
Bought by
Guo Zhishan and Zhang Hang

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2013
Closed on
Aug 22, 2013
Sold by
Ting Patricia
Bought by
Guo Zhishan
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Lee
Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
Buyer's Agent
Christine Cheng
COLDWELL BANKER DYNASTY/TC
List Price
$409,800
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2013
Closed on
Jul 22, 2013
Sold by
Chang Chih Intl Investment Llc
Bought by
Ting Patrica
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Lee
Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
Buyer's Agent
Christine Cheng
COLDWELL BANKER DYNASTY/TC
List Price
$409,800
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2013
Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Ting Patricia
Bought by
Chang Chih Intl Investment Llc
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Lee
Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
Buyer's Agent
Christine Cheng
COLDWELL BANKER DYNASTY/TC
List Price
$409,800
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Chang Chih Intl Investment Llc
Bought by
Ting Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2012
Sold by
Chang Chih Intl Investment Llc
Bought by
Ting Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,750,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
First General Bank
Bought by
Chang Chih Intl Investment Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,300,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Catalina Acquisitions Llc
Bought by
First General Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
70 Catalina Llc
Bought by
Catalina Acquisitions Llc and Maliksi Edgardo J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2005
Sold by
Bannan Philip B
Bought by
70 Catalina Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,660,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $815,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $395,000 Fatcola
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $10,000 None Available
Grant Deed $7,200,000 Stewart Title
Trustee Deed $7,200,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $10,950,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $8,000,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $611,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $4,750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $4,300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $10,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $8,660,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,375,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $815,000 +2.0% $610 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $799,000 +102.3% $598 / Sq Ft
09/04/2013 09/04/13 Sold $395,000 -3.6% $296 / Sq Ft
08/21/2013 08/21/13 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 For Sale $409,800 -- $307 / 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 $5,520 $484,204 $337,107 $147,097
2024 $5,520 $474,711 $330,498 $144,213
2023 $5,472 $465,404 $324,018 $141,386
2022 $5,283 $456,279 $317,665 $138,614
2021 $5,065 $447,334 $311,437 $135,897
2019 $4,802 $434,067 $302,200 $131,867
2018 $4,904 $425,557 $296,275 $129,282
2016 $4,735 $409,034 $284,771 $124,263
2015 $4,682 $402,891 $280,494 $122,397
2014 $4,585 $395,000 $275,000 $120,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Leslie Zhang

    Keller Williams Realty

    (213) 610-3268

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Leslie Zhang
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Steven Wong

    Keller Williams Realty

    (415) 650-9866

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Steven Wong
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  • YAN ZHANG

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    YAN ZHANG

    Super Rate Inc

    (626) 272-6019

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    YAN ZHANG
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  • Dorothy Lee

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Dorothy Lee

    RE/MAX

    (626) 676-8378

    13 Total Sales

    Dorothy Lee
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Christine Cheng

    COLDWELL BANKER DYNASTY/TC

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-22837

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5738-005-062

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91106 Playhouse Village

70 N Catalina Ave Unit 101, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 70 N Catalina Ave Unit 101, Pasadena, CA 91106 and is currently priced at $815,000, approximately $610 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 70 N Catalina Ave Unit 101 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and International School of Los Angeles-Pasadena.

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