NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 Laguna Rd Pasadena, CA 91105

San Rafael Flats Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,558,488 - $4,949,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,156 Sq Ft
$1,130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2021

Last sale price $3,400,000 $818 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,405/month

407 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Lake View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • 19,856 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2021

Set above the quiet street on a knoll overlooking the serene Johnston Lake this gated 1925 San Rafael estate embodies timeless elegance with modern comforts. The luxurious main residence and generous guest house have been meticulously remodeled. The architecturally compelling living room offers double-height cathedral ceilings providing tremendous volume and light from the soaring windows looking out onto the manicured gardens. Each of the main home's four bedrooms boast en suite baths. The immense master suite features a separate sitting room, fireplace and gorgeous bathroom. The 600 sq.ft. guest house, (square footage is in addition to the main house sq.ft. of 4156), includes 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The nearly 20,000 square foot lot is ringed with mature trees. Extensive decks and patios along with a gleaming pool and spa provide ample opportunity to enjoy this tranquil environment. The privacy and spaciousness of the home and grounds make this property ideal for living and entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Ortega

COMPASS License #01228983 Listed on: 02/18/2020

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Dorothy Korostoff

COMPASS License #01181688

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayne Parsons

Keller Williams Realty License #00874915

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 19,856 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned PSR4

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Gate

Interior Spaces

  • 4,156 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5715024005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,337

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5715024005
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4156.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 853.71
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • View: Lake
  • Fence: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 864927360.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 19856.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19856.0000 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2020
Closed on
Apr 13, 2021
Sold by
Blaisdell Susan Che and Susan Chu Blaisdell Family Tru
Bought by
Roberts Marc G and Roberts Vanessa R
Seller's Agent
Carol Ortega
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Parsons
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-12.71%
Current Estimated Value
$4,574,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,174,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,724,521
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,972,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Blaisdell Susan
Bought by
Blaisdell Susan Chu and Susan Chu Blaisdell Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2016
Sold by
Bland David Alan
Bought by
Blaisdell Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2015
Sold by
700 Laguna Road Trust
Bought by
Bland David Alan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Bland David Alan
Bought by
700 Laguna Road Trust and Suwer Solutions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2011
Sold by
Simmons John P and Simmons Kristine L
Bought by
Bland David Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2010
Sold by
Simmons John P and Simmons Kristine L
Bought by
Simmons John P and Simmons Kristine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2006
Sold by
Donahue Kenneth J
Bought by
Simmons John Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2005
Sold by
Donahue Elena
Bought by
Donahue Kenneth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2005
Sold by
Robison Glenn R and Robison Lynda G
Bought by
Donahue Kenneth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2003
Sold by
Robison Glenn R and Robison Lynda G
Bought by
Robison Glenn R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2003
Sold by
Scanlin Joseph R and Marion Gene Vincenti Udt
Bought by
Robison Glenn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2003
Sold by
King Brian and Patsavas Alexandra
Bought by
Vincenti Marion Gene and Marion Gene Vincenti Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1998
Sold by
Knauss James F and Quinn William J
Bought by
Vincenti Marion Gene and Marion Gene Vincenti Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1995
Sold by
Norton Craig R and Norton Sally Lee
Bought by
Knauss James F and Quinn William J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
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
Roberts Marc G $3,400,000 Lawyers Title
Blaisdell Susan Chu -- None Available
Blaisdell Susan $2,600,000 Lawyers Title
Bland David Alan -- None Available
700 Laguna Road Trust -- None Available
Bland David Alan $2,150,000 Lawyers Title
Simmons John P -- None Available
Simmons John P -- None Available
Simmons John Paul $1,790,000 Southland Title Company
Donahue Kenneth J -- Commonwealth Title
Donahue Kenneth J $1,400,000 Commonwealth Title
Robison Glenn R -- --
Robison Glenn -- --
Vincenti Marion Gene -- North American
Vincenti Marion Gene $800,000 North American Title Co
Knauss James F $750,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Marc G $3,000,000
Previous Owner Blaisdell Susan $1,950,000
Previous Owner Bland David Alan $1,150,000
Previous Owner Bland David Alan $1,147,300
Previous Owner Bland David Alan $1,150,000
Previous Owner Simmons John Paul $750,000
Previous Owner Simmons John Paul $250,000
Previous Owner Simmons John Paul $1,000,000
Previous Owner Donahue Kenneth J $1,120,000
Previous Owner Robison Glenn $350,000
Previous Owner Knauss James F $550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Sold $3,400,000 -4.2% $818 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Price Changed $3,548,000 -5.4% $854 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Price Changed $3,749,000 -3.7% $902 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 For Sale $3,895,000 +14.6% $937 / Sq Ft
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Off Market $3,400,000 -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $937 / 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 $40,337 $3,680,266 $1,723,230 $1,957,036
2024 $40,337 $3,608,105 $1,689,442 $1,918,663
2023 $40,003 $3,537,359 $1,656,316 $1,881,043
2022 $38,596 $3,468,000 $1,623,840 $1,844,160
2021 $30,480 $2,787,724 $1,715,522 $1,072,202
2020 $29,227 $2,759,140 $1,697,932 $1,061,208
2019 $29,316 $2,705,040 $1,664,640 $1,040,400
2018 $29,978 $2,652,000 $1,632,000 $1,020,000
2016 $26,516 $2,326,859 $735,936 $1,590,923
2015 $26,228 $2,291,908 $724,882 $1,567,026
2014 $25,649 $2,247,014 $710,683 $1,536,331
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Ortega

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carol Ortega

    COMPASS

    (626) 826-1176

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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  • Dorothy Korostoff

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Dorothy Korostoff

    COMPASS

    (626) 688-9854

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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  • Jayne Parsons

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jayne Parsons

    Keller Williams Realty

    (626) 233-6428

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-820000663

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5715-024-005

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91105 San Rafael Flats

700 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 700 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105 since 18 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $4,697,372, approximately $1,130 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 700 Laguna Rd is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including San Rafael Elementary, Blair High School, and PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High.

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