Seller's Agent in 2019
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
(626) 796-4100
8 in this area
116 Total Sales
868 N Mentor Ave Pasadena, CA 91104
Bungalow Heaven NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,436,000 - $1,816,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,036
Sq Ft
$783/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Open Floorplan
- Recreation Room
- Pasadena High School Rated A
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of September 2019Nestled in highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this warm and inviting 2,036 sqft (approx) Colonial Craftsman bungalow welcomes you. 4 bedroom (2 downstairs), 3 baths, a front porch, large front and back yards and side yards, and a wonderful additional 255 sqft (approx) STUDIO in the rear. The interior boasts a combined living and dining room with wood floors, crown moulding, Batchelder tiled fireplace, and large windows bringing in natural light. Cook in the updated kitchen with black granite countertops, built-in gas range, and trey ceiling with recessed lighting. Relax in the outdoor retreat with patio, large grass area, mature landscaping, fruit trees, and a separate STUDIO that perhaps can be a retreat, office, or game room. Exterior was recently repainted with updated Craftsman palette. Convenient long driveway to the detached garage allows for ample parking. This is a highly sought-after area in the nation's first historic district, and relatively close to McDonald Park. Old Town Pasadena, Caltech, and numerous shopping and dining destinations nearby. This home was designed and built by Luthor Lincoln Parker (1861-1949) back in 1924 and is in the National Register of Historic Places portion of the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01164731 Listed on: 08/03/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1924 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- West Facing Home
- Landscaped
- Private Yard
- Lawn
- Back Yard
- Property is zoned PSR6
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Craftsman Architecture
- Bungalow
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,036 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Tray Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Fireplace
- Custom Window Coverings
- Blinds
- Formal Entry
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Storage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Range
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Dressing Area
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Separate Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
- Front Porch
Community Details
- Not Applicable 1007242 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5732003043
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 3, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Chow Robert H and Eathorne Linley M
Bought by
Lorenzen Sarah E and Hartwell David
Seller's Agent
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Norma Mardelli
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.9%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$615,104
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$649,000
Outstanding Balance
$567,228
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,027,876
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Dewberry Alice L and Alice L Dewberry Separate Prop
Bought by
Chow Robert B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2001
Sold by
Dewberry Alice L
Bought by
Dewberry Alice L and Alice L Dewberry Separate Property Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzen Sarah E | $980,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Chow Robert B | $700,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Dewberry Alice L | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lorenzen Sarah E | $649,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chow Robert B | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chow Robert B | $560,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2019 09/24/19 | Sold | $980,000 | -1.9% | $481 / Sq Ft |
| 09/17/2019 09/17/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/03/2019 08/03/19 | For Sale | $999,000 | -- | $491 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,032 | $1,071,768 | $857,417 | $214,351 |
| 2024 | $12,032 | $1,050,754 | $840,605 | $210,149 |
| 2023 | $11,930 | $1,030,152 | $824,123 | $206,029 |
| 2022 | $11,515 | $1,009,954 | $807,964 | $201,990 |
| 2021 | $11,043 | $990,152 | $792,122 | $198,030 |
| 2019 | $9,336 | $845,493 | $660,572 | $184,921 |
| 2018 | $9,526 | $828,916 | $647,620 | $181,296 |
| 2016 | $9,223 | $796,730 | $622,473 | $174,257 |
| 2015 | $9,121 | $784,763 | $613,123 | $171,640 |
| 2014 | $8,929 | $769,391 | $601,113 | $168,278 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Bell
-
Norma Mardelli
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Norma Mardelli
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
(818) 400-3794
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P0-819003629
APN: 5732-003-043
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