917 N El Molino Ave Pasadena, CA 91104
Orange Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,080
Sq Ft
6,412
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- John Muir High School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of April 2025Welcome to 917 N El Molino Ave In The HIstoric Orange Heights District of Pasadena. A two-story character craftsman home filled with an abundance of original details and charm, accompanied by thoughtful and specific upgrades and updates. As you approach the home notice the brilliant landscaping, and ornate architectural details including the river rock walls and porch also the vintage craftsman color palette. Stepping into the front door you are greeted by a large and open living and dining room boasting original built-ins surrounded by beautiful custom windows flooding the home with natural light. Original oak floors adorn the main living area as well as the downstairs bedroom. A beautiful patina graces the pine floors in the back mud room/office, large and efficient laundry room plus the spacious cooks kitchen with new countertops, backsplash and sink. Upstairs you have three bright and airy bedrooms plus one tastefully updated and modernized bathroom. The primary has an alcove with sunlit windows, and a walk-in closet. Each of the three bedrooms upstairs have built-in drawers and rich hardwood floors. Outside the landscaping is custom and drought tolerant. The backyard is gated and private, perfect for summer gatherings. There is a large two car garage with plenty of room for storage or a workshop. This grand home is filled with original charm, period details, and thoughtful updates that blend seamlessly with its architectural heritage. There are stamped and approved plans for adding a second bathroom downstairs. Nestled on a prime corner lot, this home is just minutes from Pasadena's best dining and shopping, including Old Town, The Rose Bowl, The Playhouse District and The Roma Market. A true Pasadena gem, ready to be the next chapter in your story. Elegance, Charm and Character.
Last Buyer's Agent
Karen Ulloa
REDFIN CORPORATION License #01395066
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,893
Year Built
- Built in 1911
Lot Details
- 6,412 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x128
- Property is zoned PSR6
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,080 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Entryway
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Property Views
- Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Covered Parking
- Side by Side Parking
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Water Purifier
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5730-010-020
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Courtland Herb Wilson and Courtland Lena Alfi
Bought by
Burton Jesse Sh and Schmalfeld Erin L
Seller's Agent
Charlie Clark
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Karen Ulloa
REDFIN CORPORATION
List Price
$1,587,000
Sold Price
$1,555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-2.02%
Views
148
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
-$3,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,244,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,242,908
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$297,749
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2024
Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Julie Molleston Revocable Trust and Molleston Julie Lynn
Bought by
Courtland Wilson Ii And Lena Alfi Revocable T and Wilson
Seller's Agent
Tracy Do
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Clark
Compass
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,476,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.27%
Views
130
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$766,751
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 2024
Sold by
Julie Molleston Revocable Trust and Molleston Julie Lynn
Bought by
Julie Molleston Revocable Trust and Molleston
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 2021
Sold by
Molleston Julie
Bought by
Molleston Julie Lynn and Julie Molleston Revocable Trus
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 14, 2020
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Duke Kenneth and Duke Tina Lee
Bought by
Molleston Julie
Seller's Agent
Erik Larsen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
35.29%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2006
Sold by
Duke Kenneth and Duke Tina Tseng
Bought by
Duke Kenneth and Duke Tina Tseng
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Weston Lacy
Bought by
Tseng Tina and Duke Kenneth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2003
Sold by
Shackelford Sondra
Bought by
Weston Lacy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2003
Sold by
Patton Jo Ann and Estate Of Teresa L Patton
Bought by
Shackelford Sondra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,200
Interest Rate
6.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 1998
Sold by
Emc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Patton Teresa L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,900
Interest Rate
6.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 1998
Sold by
Wiedeman Helen and Emc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Emc Mtg Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 1997
Sold by
Roberson Al
Bought by
Wills Estell and Byers Greg
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 1997
Sold by
Wiedeman I Helen
Bought by
Roberson Al
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 1997
Sold by
Wiedeman Helen
Bought by
Roberson Al
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 1, 1996
Sold by
Wright Shirley
Bought by
Wiedeman Helen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,500
Interest Rate
8.7%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
Wright Shirley
Bought by
Wiedeman Helen and Wright Shirley
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,500
Interest Rate
8.7%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 29, 1996
Sold by
Clark Thomas L and Clark Mary L
Bought by
Wright Shirley
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,555,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,476,000 | Provident Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Provident Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,150,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $429,000 | First Southwestern Title | |
| Grant Deed | $387,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $249,000 | Old Republic | |
| Grant Deed | $166,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $127,500 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | Gateway Title Company | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $1,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,244,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $766,751 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $315,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $312,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $199,200 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $151,900 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $151,500 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $49,800 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $75,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $84,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | Sold | $1,555,000 | +0.4% | $748 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2025 04/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2025 03/27/25 | Price Changed | $1,549,000 | -2.4% | $745 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | For Sale | $1,587,000 | +7.5% | $763 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2024 08/20/24 | Sold | $1,476,000 | -1.3% | $710 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2024 08/01/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2024 06/13/24 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | +30.0% | $719 / Sq Ft |
| 09/17/2020 09/17/20 | Sold | $1,150,000 | +35.3% | $553 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2020 08/20/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/14/2020 08/14/20 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $409 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,893 | $1,220,388 | $732,233 | $488,155 |
| 2023 | $13,777 | $1,196,460 | $717,876 | $478,584 |
| 2022 | $13,297 | $1,173,000 | $703,800 | $469,200 |
| 2021 | $12,752 | $1,150,000 | $690,000 | $460,000 |
| 2020 | $6,172 | $557,705 | $337,096 | $220,609 |
| 2019 | $6,186 | $546,771 | $330,487 | $216,284 |
| 2018 | $6,260 | $536,051 | $324,007 | $212,044 |
| 2016 | $6,042 | $515,237 | $311,426 | $203,811 |
| 2015 | $5,975 | $507,499 | $306,749 | $200,750 |
| 2014 | $5,853 | $497,559 | $300,741 | $196,818 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Charlie Clark
Seller's Agent in 2025
Charlie Clark
Compass
(323) 304-5276
2 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karen Ulloa
REDFIN CORPORATION
-
Tracy Do
Seller's Agent in 2024
Tracy Do
Coldwell Banker Realty
(323) 842-4001
2 in this area
851 Total Sales
-
Melinda Rae
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Melinda Rae
Coldwell Banker Realty
(323) 819-0567
1 in this area
120 Total Sales
-
Erik Larsen
Seller's Agent in 2020
Erik Larsen
Coldwell Banker Realty
(310) 562-3840
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25502817
APN: 5730-010-020
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