NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 N Holliston Ave Pasadena, CA 91104

Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,289,000 - $2,166,532

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,829 Sq Ft
$557/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 6, 2023

Last sale price $1,380,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,877 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of December 2023

2 detached homes on a lot in highly sought-after historic Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, and on one of its best streets, offer a multitude of opportunities. Roll up your sleeves! The 1923-built main front house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (measures 2027 sf) all on a single level, open floorplan and large kitchen, patios, and den. Behind the house is a 4 car tandem (2x2) garage and grassy yard, and further back is the 1947-built detached 2 bed 1 bath home (measures 802 sf). Both homes have brand new plumbing with permits and new sewer lines! Lot size is 11,791 sf, per assessor. The flexibility of this property is unparalleled - live in one house and generate rental income from the other, create an inspiring home office space, family compound, or make it a great investment with a possibility of an ADU. Each home has its own laundry, original details, and wood floors, and separate electric, gas and water meters. Close to McDonald Park, dining, shopping, and endless entertainment and recreational delights.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01164731 Listed on: 08/11/2023

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Rui Huang

COMPASS License #02016329

COMPASS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 11,791 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • No Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,829 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Two Homes on a Lot
  • Detached Guest House

Location

  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Tax Tract Number 462400
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5739017017

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5739017017
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2829.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 486.04
  • Room Type: Den, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Office, Living Room, Great Room, Entry
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub, Main Floor Full Bath, Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Two On A Lot
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Terrace, Patio, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Tandem Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Curbs

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Sprinklers None, Park Nearby, Near Public Transit, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard, Rectangular Lot, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11791.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2707

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11791.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Tract Number: 462400

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,576,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$939,900
Outstanding Balance
$939,900
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$636,233

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,300
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title
-- None Listed On Document
$1,380,000 Usa National Title
-- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $939,900
Previous Owner $960,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/06/2023 12/06/23 Sold $1,380,000 +0.4% $488 / Sq Ft
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2023 08/10/23 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $16,366 $1,386,000 $970,000 $416,000
2024 $15,825 $1,380,000 $960,000 $420,000
2023 $1,568 $84,767 $21,173 $63,594
2022 $1,524 $83,106 $20,758 $62,348
2021 $1,459 $81,477 $20,351 $61,126
2020 $1,421 $80,643 $20,143 $60,500
2019 $1,418 $79,063 $19,749 $59,314
2018 $1,322 $77,513 $19,362 $58,151
2016 $1,232 $74,505 $18,611 $55,894
2015 $1,217 $73,387 $18,332 $55,055
2014 $1,214 $71,950 $17,973 $53,977
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Bell

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Bell

    Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

    (626) 796-4100

    8 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Michael Bell
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  • Rui Huang

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Rui Huang

    COMPASS

    (626) 205-4040

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Rui Huang
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-14703

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5739-017-017

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91104 Bungalow Heaven

856 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena, CA

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