NOT LISTED FOR SALE

861 S Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,116,000 - $1,161,132

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,739 Sq Ft
$620/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 25, 2020

Last sale price $880,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,309/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Living Room Balcony

About This Home

As of November 2020

See this gracious second floor condominium in the historic Mid-Century Modern landmark, the Bellegrove. Built in 1958 and originally designed by James G. Resh, this unit underwent an extensive, architect-designed remodel in 2016, and was included on Pasadena Heritages Modern Works tour in 2017. The light and bright open floor plan is visually expanded by three covered balconies with tree top views, all accessed by new aluminum sliding glass doors and enclosed with shoji screens. The dining room balcony includes an outdoor fireplace and enough space to host dinner parties. Generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, the master suite opens to a fourth covered balcony, perfect for yoga or meditation. This unit boasts all of the conveniences & amenities needed for gracious living and is ideally located in one of Pasadena's finest neighborhoods, in close proximity to parks, the Arroyo trails, Old Town, and major freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vivian Chaing

Property Concierge License #01983759 Listed on: 10/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Vivian Chaing

Property Concierge License #01983759 Listed on: 10/13/2020

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,940

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.18

HOA Fees

  • $620 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,739 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Prewired Security
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5718-008-084

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building and grounds, maintenance paid, trash, water and sewer paid, water, sewer
  • 15 Units

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,940

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$620 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: See this gracious second floor condominium in the historic Mid-Century Modern landmark, the Bellegrove. Built in 1958 and originally designed by James G. Resh, this unit underwent an extensive, architect-designed remodel in 2016, and was included on Pasadena Heritages Modern Works tour in 2017. The light and bright open floor plan is visually expanded by three covered balconies with tree top views, all accessed by new aluminum sliding glass doors and enclosed with shoji screens. The dining room balcony includes an outdoor fireplace and enough space to host dinner parties. Generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, the master suite opens to a fourth covered balcony, perfect for yoga or meditation. This unit boasts all of the conveniences & amenities needed for gracious living and is ideally located in one of Pasadena's finest neighborhoods, in close proximity to parks, the Arroyo trails, Old Town, and major freeways.
  • Complex Name: The Bellegrove
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Living Area: 1739
  • Lot Acreage: 1.1839
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Unit Floor In Building: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Number Of Photos: 42
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Electric, Oven-Electric
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Kitchen Island, Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet Stacked
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Price Per S Q F T: 488.21

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Patio: Balcony, Enclosed, Covered, Living Room Balcony
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Covered Parking, Detached, Garage - 2 Car, Garage
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Earth Quake Ins: 0
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired for alarm system

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape, Assoc Pet Rules, Hot Water
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Building and Grounds, Maintenance Paid, Trash, Water and Sewer Paid, Water, Sewer
  • HOA Fees: 620.14
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5718-008-084
  • Lot Size Area: 51570

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Falletta Elizabeth and The Elizabeth Falletta Trust
Bought by
He Gary and Liu Patrice
Seller's Agent
Vivian Chaing
Property Concierge
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Chaing
Property Concierge
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,161,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$589,980
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$548,053

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Falletta Elizabeth
Bought by
Falletta Elizabeth and Elizabeth Falletta Trust
Seller's Agent
Andrea Beal
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Beal
Deasy Penner Podley
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Palermo David
Bought by
Falletta Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Andrea Beal
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Beal
Deasy Penner Podley
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2012
Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Reider Gordon Mikhail V and Gordon Courtney B
Bought by
Palermo David and Simmons Palermo Karen A
Seller's Agent
Ted Clark
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Margi Simpkins
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2005
Sold by
Reider Gordon Mikhail V and Gordon Courtney B
Bought by
Reider Gordon Mikhail

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2002
Sold by
Kornblum Ronald N and Kornblum Revocable In Ronald N
Bought by
Reider Mikhall

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1995
Sold by
Kornblum Md Ronald N
Bought by
Kornblum Ronald N and The Ronald N Kornblum Revocable Interviv
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
He Gary $880,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Falletta Elizabeth -- Accommodation
Falletta Elizabeth $750,000 North American Title Company
Palermo David $625,000 Lawyers Title
Reider Gordon Mikhail -- --
Reider Mikhall -- Chicago Title
Kornblum Ronald N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open He Gary $180,000
Open He Gary $660,000
Previous Owner Falletta Elizabeth $360,000
Previous Owner Falletta Elizabeth $400,000
Previous Owner Palermo David $468,750
Previous Owner Reider Gordon Mikhail $375,000
Previous Owner Reider Gordon Mikhail $40,000
Previous Owner Gordon Mikhail V Reider $380,000
Previous Owner Reider Mikhall $304,000
Closed Reider Mikhall $76,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Sold $880,000 +3.7% $506 / Sq Ft
10/25/2020 10/25/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Price Changed $849,000 -5.6% $488 / Sq Ft
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $899,000 +19.9% $517 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Sold $750,000 0.0% $431 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2015 03/25/15 For Sale $750,000 +20.0% $431 / Sq Ft
10/23/2012 10/23/12 Sold $625,000 -3.7% $344 / Sq Ft
10/07/2012 10/07/12 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2012 09/26/12 For Sale $649,000 -- $357 / 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 $3,940 $325,000 $147,700 $177,300
2024 $3,940 $325,000 $147,700 $177,300
2023 $5,381 $453,000 $205,900 $247,100
2022 $5,293 $453,000 $205,900 $247,100
2021 $5,191 $448,000 $204,000 $244,000
2020 $4,292 $367,100 $244,700 $122,400
2019 $4,286 $367,100 $244,700 $122,400
2018 $4,609 $384,300 $256,200 $128,100
2016 $4,516 $374,500 $249,700 $124,800
2015 $5,457 $464,000 $307,700 $156,300
2014 $7,245 $627,837 $416,281 $211,556
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vivian Chaing

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vivian Chaing

    Property Concierge

    (310) 463-5181

    2 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Andrea Beal

    COMPASS

  • Ted Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ted Clark

    COMPASS

    (626) 817-2123

    10 in this area

    88 Total Sales

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  • Margi Simpkins

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Margi Simpkins

    Coldwell Banker Residential

    (818) 800-8604

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-646092

The MLS

APN: 5718-008-084

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91105 Lower Arroyo

861 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 861 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 since 13 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,138,033, approximately $654 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 861 S Orange Grove Blvd is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and The Waverly School.

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