$1,101,888
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

Kay Murphy Condos 700 S Lake Ave Unit 140 Pasadena, CA 91106

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft
$600/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$702 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • No Units Above
  • Automatic Gate
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to this sophisticated and charming end-unit townhouse in a gated community at 700 S Lake Ave, Pasadena. Recently renovated with impeccable upgrades, this home features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with a living area of 1,570 SqFt combining modern elegance with functional living.
Upon entry, you are greeted by stunning marble flooring, soaring ceilings, ample built-in custom cabinetry and shelves, and plantation shutters. An elegant marble fireplace in the living room creates a warm and inviting ambiance. The wet bar offers the perfect setting for entertaining guests.
The spacious kitchen is a culinary haven, providing honey-colored granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and a tasteful backsplash. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the cozy breakfast nook, and gather over meals in the formal dining room that is bathed in natural sunlight through large windows.
A well-appointed enclosed laundry area adds extra convenience and a half bathroom completes the first floor.
Upstairs, the versatile loft showcases a perfect space for an office, yoga studio, or children's playroom, and it opens to a charming balcony with French doors.
The primary bedroom with en-suite bath is a tranquil retreat with a custom-designed layout including built-in drawers, extended counter, and a generous walk-in closet. A spacious second bedroom enjoys abundant natural light, with an adjacent full bath.
The private backyard, featuring lush plants and flowers, is ideal for outdoor gatherings and dining al fresco. The stunning swimming pool with spa in the quiet community enriched your daily life.
Located just moments from Peet’s coffee, Starbucks, Erewhon, Trader Joe’s, Caltech, The Shops at South Lake Ave and Old Town Pasadena, this exceptional townhouse offers a perfect balance of style, comfort, and convenience. An opportunity not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lan 'Gloria' Xiao

RE/MAX ELITE REALTY Brokerage Phone: 626 589-3179 License #01937896 Listed on: 01/23/2025

RE/MAX ELITE REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Deng

COMPASS License #02016963

COMPASS

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Gate
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Shutters
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Blair High School

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 31320
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327021060
  • $340 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Master Insurance
  • 325 Units
  • Lordon Management Association, Phone Number (626) 967-7921
  • Delana And Susan HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Service Entrance

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,628

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community
  • View: No
  • Zoning: PSR3
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327021060
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1570.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors, Service Entrance
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 701.84
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Den, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Association, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Gated, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Phone Extension: 3378
  • Amenities: Pool, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Management, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 600.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lordon Management
  • Phone: 626-967-7921
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Delana and Susan

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified
  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: Blair
  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: Blair
  • Elementary School #2: MCKINL
  • High School2: BLAIR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 93368.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.1434
  • Latitude Manual: 34.13305700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 93368.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 325
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4635.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 31320
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 340.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Feb 11, 2025
Sold by
Tang Daniel and Chan Nadia
Bought by
Gonzalez Cristina and Doust Andrew Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Lan 'Gloria' Xiao
RE/MAX ELITE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Annie Deng
COMPASS
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,101,888
Premium/Discount to List
$126,888
13.01%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$1,020,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$81,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.63%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$697,653
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$323,195

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2016
Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Tegtmeyer Pamel Hillings and The Pamela Hillings Tegtmeyer
Bought by
Tang Daniel and Chan Nadia
Seller's Agent
Lee Bothast
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Engler
COMPASS
List Price
$671,000
Sold Price
$671,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$536,800
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2016
Sold by
Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings
Bought by
Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings and Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2015
Sold by
Tegtmeyer John L and Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings
Bought by
Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2011
Sold by
Aster Geraldine H and The Gerry Aster Revocable Trus
Bought by
Tegtmeyer John L and Tegtmeyer Pamela Hillings

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1999
Sold by
Aster Geraldine H
Bought by
Aster Geraldine H and Gerry Aster Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,102,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $671,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $575,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $536,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $249,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $1,101,888 +13.0% $702 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $975,000 +45.3% $621 / Sq Ft
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Sold $671,000 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft
10/22/2016 10/22/16 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2016 09/12/16 For Sale $671,000 -- $427 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $8,628 $763,476 $542,855 $220,621
2023 $8,553 $748,507 $532,211 $216,296
2022 $8,254 $733,831 $521,776 $212,055
2021 $7,913 $719,444 $511,546 $207,898
2019 $7,611 $698,107 $496,374 $201,733
2018 $7,784 $684,420 $486,642 $197,778
2016 $7,212 $622,296 $443,075 $179,221
2015 $7,134 $612,949 $436,420 $176,529
2014 $6,982 $600,944 $427,872 $173,072
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: WS25011491

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5327-021-060