$1,250,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

888 S Orange Grove Blvd Unit 3W Pasadena, CA 91105

Lower Arroyo Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$1,080/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$735 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Rooftop Deck
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of April 2025

This stunning single level Penthouse is located on one of the most prestigious streets in Pasadena. Ready for the New Years Tournament of Roses Parade. You can step off the elevator to the charming patio walkway to tree top views and the stunning furnished terrace. The unit has a new look, this unit has a great open floor plan with direct access to both your terrace areas for easy flow to entertain. Formal dining room leads to the Tree shaded 2nd terrace the perfect breakfast or evening dining spot. The kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliance, a laundry room with a large storage closet, and in addition there is ample pantry. The long wide hallway is a perfect area to display art with track lighting for all your art. One bedroom has a queen-size murphy bed included in the sale as well as built in book shelfs and storage. The hall bath is very spacious with double sinks and a large shower and linen closet. The spacious master bedroom is light and bright, this suite has a new bath with shower bench and a walk-in closet. Looking at this beautiful condominium you are lucky to have all this (app. 800+ sq. ft.) of exceptional outdoor living space. Our perfect California weather makes these areas truly a bonus and a treasure. The building has a new elevator, there are two large storage closets on the front terrace, as well as garage storage. The unit has 1/2 of a garage and one open assigned space. HOA includes the cost of electricity, water, sewer, refuse collection and professional landscaping services three times a week.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Maxson

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01055498

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Hazel

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. License #01806362

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • West Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $1,080 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • French Mullion Window
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Pest Guard System

Parking

  • 0.5 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Driveway Level
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Site Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 7500
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5719007021
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units
  • 888 South Orange Grove Association, Phone Number (626) 574-1754
  • Greenbelt

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Additional Features

  • Service Entrance
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,660

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,080 per month

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5719007021
  • Year Built: 1960
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1700.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Tile Counters, Stone Counters, Partially Furnished, Pantry, Granite Counters, Copper Plumbing Partial, Balcony, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Intercom, Furnished, Elevator, Built-in Features
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: ground
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking, No Interior Steps, Doors - Swing In, Accessible Elevator Installed, 36 Inch Or More Wide Halls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Panel Doors, Service Entrance, French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Separated, In Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 735.29
  • Room Type: Center Hall, Primary Suite, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Living Room, Entry
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned, Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Upgraded, Walk-In Shower, Vanity Area, Tile Counters, Shower, Remodeled, Low Flow Shower, Linen Closet/Storage

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Roof Top, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Other
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco, Plaster

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.50
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Asphalt, Street, Shared Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Driveway Level, Driveway, Built-In Storage, Parking Space, Off Site, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Water Heater, Microwave, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Freezer
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Washer Hookup, Stackable, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Management, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Utilities, Trash, Sewer, Pets Permitted, Pest Control, Electricity, Pet Rules
  • Association Fee: 1080.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: 888 South Orange Grove Association
  • Phone: 626-574-1754
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban, Street Lights, Storm Drains

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corners Marked, Garden, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Park Nearby, Near Public Transit, Level with Street, Greenbelt, Walkstreet, Utilities - Overhead, Paved, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4270

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 18600.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 6

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract: 6087
  • Tax Tract Number: 7500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Bird Family Trust and Bird Roylance L
Bought by
Welch Judee
Seller's Agent
Deborah Maxson
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Hazel
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.41%
Total Days on Market
54
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.02%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$649,427
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$613,762

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Bird Roylance L and Bird Martha J
Bought by
Bird Roylance L and Bird Martha Jane

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2011
Closed on
Apr 3, 2012
Sold by
Ferris Frank Robert and Ferris Margie Lee
Bought by
Bird Roylance L and Bird Martha J
Seller's Agent
Anne Read
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne Read
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.58%
Original Mortgage
$352,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2009
Sold by
Wycoff Elaine Thielking and Koch Virginia Slavik
Bought by
Wycoff Elaine Thielking

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Ferris Frank Robert and Frank Robert Ferris Trust
Bought by
Ferris Margie Lee

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $470,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $650,000 New Conventional
Closed $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $352,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $1,250,000 -2.0% $735 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Price Changed $1,275,000 -5.6% $750 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $1,350,000 +175.5% $794 / Sq Ft
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Sold $490,000 -3.9% $288 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 For Sale $510,000 +4.1% $300 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Off Market $490,000 -- --
02/08/2012 02/08/12 For Sale $510,000 +4.1% $300 / Sq Ft
02/06/2012 02/06/12 Off Market $490,000 -- --
11/02/2011 11/02/11 For Sale $510,000 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,660 $578,762 $354,153 $224,609
2023 $6,602 $567,414 $347,209 $220,205
2022 $6,373 $556,289 $340,401 $215,888
2021 $6,109 $545,382 $333,727 $211,655
2019 $5,879 $529,208 $323,830 $205,378
2018 $5,988 $518,832 $317,481 $201,351
2016 $5,784 $498,686 $305,153 $193,533
2015 $5,720 $491,196 $300,570 $190,626
2014 $5,601 $481,575 $294,683 $186,892
Source: Public Records

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-20596

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5719-007-021