$1,600,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2026

940 Cornell Rd Pasadena, CA 91106

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,047 Sq Ft
7,275 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2026

$782 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

39 on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of May 2026

On a verdant, corner lot in Pasadena's charming and historic Tournament Fields Landmark District, 940 Cornell Road offers an enticing blend of comfort, beauty, and convenience. If you've been searching for the perfect opportunity to renovate, build equity, and bring your dream home to life all at the same time, look no further! Privacy hedges wrap around the front yard, creating a peaceful and secluded sanctuary that's entirely your own. Once inside, the home's beautiful layout unfolds with a sense of ease and casual elegance while Spanish Revival influences add rich character. Arched French doors and doorways, wrought iron details, and barrel-vault ceilings create a timeless sense of craftsmanship and architectural beauty. The spacious living room is bright and welcoming with four sets of French doors that invite an abundance of light. A serene, enclosed patio includes an entire wall of windows, blurring the lines between indoors and out. The dining room, with its subtle tray ceiling, offers distinguished character and a beautiful setting to enjoy special meals with loved ones. Nearby, the kitchen features a spacious layout and a pantry for extra convenience. Completing the main level, find a generous bedroom and bathroom while upstairs, two additional bright and cheerful bedrooms share a full bathroom. You'll savor the home's lush and peaceful outdoor areas year-round with a large stone patio in the back, tailor made for al fresco dining, and a sun-dappled wraparound yard perfect for play, garden parties, and gently swaying on a hammock during lazy, temperate afternoons. With a detached 2 car garage that can easily be converted into a large bonus space, 940 Cornell Road is brimming with opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eva Lin

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01817694 Listed on: 03/05/2026

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Sarmiento

Keller Williams Sierra Madre License #01837686

Keller Williams Sierra Madre

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,275 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2,047 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Tile Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327013020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

7,275 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327013020
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2047.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 781.63
  • Room Type: Sun, Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Basement: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Tile, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7275.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1670

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7275.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2026
Closed on
May 1, 2026
Sold by
Mia Shen and Mia Shen Trust
Bought by
Frank J Ortiz And Lourdes Ortiz Living Trust and Ortiz
Seller's Agent
Eva Lin
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Maria Sarmiento
Keller Williams Sierra Madre
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.11%
Views
122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
456.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$835,570

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Mia Shen Trust and Shen Mia
Bought by
Mia Shen Trust and Shen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Shen Mia
Bought by
Shen Mia and Mia Shen Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Shen Mia and Lilly Shen Revocable Trust
Bought by
Shen Mia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1997
Sold by
Shen Lilly
Bought by
Shen Lilly

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
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1997
Sold by
Shen Lilly
Bought by
The Lilly Shen Revocable Trust

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
3.95%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/05/2026 05/05/26 Sold $1,600,000 -11.1% $782 / Sq Ft
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $879 / 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
2025 $1,360 $72,752 $30,615 $42,137
2024 $1,215 $71,326 $30,015 $41,311
2023 $1,201 $69,928 $29,427 $40,501
2022 $1,166 $68,557 $28,850 $39,707
2021 $1,115 $67,214 $28,285 $38,929
2019 $1,081 $65,222 $27,447 $37,775
2018 $1,046 $63,944 $26,909 $37,035
2017 $1,020 $62,691 $26,382 $36,309
2016 $972 $61,463 $25,865 $35,598
2015 $959 $60,541 $25,477 $35,064
2014 $954 $59,356 $24,978 $34,378
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-26116

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5327-013-020

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