NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 N Catalina Ave Pasadena, CA 91104

Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,338,000 - $1,766,627

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,923 Sq Ft
$852/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2016

Last sale price $1,028,000 $535 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,619/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Heated Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to McDonald Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Fabulous turnkey two on a lot, each blends modern amenities with old world charm. Tastefully upgraded and far superior to a typical market duplex. Separate gas & electrical meters, one water meter. Remodeling w/permits includes: new house electric & plumbing, roofs, drive way, appliances, kitchens & baths. The front house: owner occupied, remodeled 2006, features 2 BR & 1.75 BA, living/dining room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen w/ top of line appliances opens to Den that looks to, beautiful deck & private backyard with above ground spa & fountain. Oak hardwood floors throughout & CA basement, wired AV & Lighting control, Central A/C, and more. The back house, remodeled 2004, rented month to month, offers 2 BR &1.75 BA, living rm. opens to the galley kitchen with bamboo floors, private patio, window A/C. The property is beautifully landscaped. Each house has a private entrance and 2-car carport. You’ll feel you’re living in a resort. This is a very special property and will not last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fred Ashkar

Re/Max Premier Prop Arcadia License #00925837 Listed on: 12/13/2015

Re/Max Premier Prop Arcadia

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Lozano

John Aaroe Group Inc. License #1848152

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 10,210 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x204
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,923 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Storage
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Two Homes on a Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 5968
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5740017017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5740017017
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1923.00
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Wired for Data, Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 534.58
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Slab, Raised
  • Other Structures: Storage, Shed(s), Two On A Lot
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport, Detached Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Stackable
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size: 50x204
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10210.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 100.69
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2340

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10210.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 5968

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Johnson Johnny K and Jkj Exempt Legacy Trust
Bought by
Jkj Catalina Holdings Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,638,157

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2015
Closed on
Mar 14, 2016
Sold by
Marsh William W
Bought by
Johnson Johnny K and Jkj Exempt Legacy Trust
Seller's Agent
Fred Ashkar
Re/Max Premier Prop Arcadia
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Lozano
John Aaroe Group Inc.
List Price
$1,098,000
Sold Price
$1,028,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-6.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Marsh William W and Marsh Audri
Bought by
Marsh William W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1994
Sold by
Graves Erwin J and Graves Jeanette M
Bought by
Marsh William W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
8.8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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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
Jkj Catalina Holdings Llc -- None Available
Johnson Johnny K $1,028,000 Fidelity Sherman Oaks
Marsh William W -- Commonwealth Title
Marsh William W $205,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Marsh William W $120,000
Previous Owner Marsh William W $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Sold $1,028,000 0.0% $535 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Sold $1,028,000 -6.4% $535 / Sq Ft
02/28/2016 02/28/16 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2016 02/28/16 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2015 12/13/15 For Sale $1,098,000 -4.4% $571 / Sq Ft
09/07/2015 09/07/15 For Sale $1,148,000 -- $597 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $13,660 $1,216,936 $852,331 $364,605
2024 $13,660 $1,193,075 $835,619 $357,456
2023 $13,545 $1,169,683 $819,235 $350,448
2022 $13,075 $1,146,749 $803,172 $343,577
2021 $12,540 $1,124,265 $787,424 $336,841
2020 $12,034 $1,112,738 $779,350 $333,388
2019 $12,068 $1,090,920 $764,069 $326,851
2018 $12,315 $1,069,531 $749,088 $320,443
2016 $4,509 $364,452 $198,640 $165,812
2015 $4,459 $358,979 $195,657 $163,322
2014 $4,381 $351,948 $191,825 $160,123
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Fred Ashkar

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Fred Ashkar

    RE/MAX

    (818) 681-4975

    57 Total Sales

    Fred Ashkar
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Alexander Lozano

    John Aaroe Group Inc.

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR15261706

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5740-017-017

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91104 Bungalow Heaven

953 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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