$486,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2015

961 E California Blvd Unit 107 Pasadena, CA 91106

Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,197 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$406 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Tile Countertops
  • Laundry Room
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Home Security System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2018

Wonderful single level condominium in the Caltech neighborhood of Pasadena. This bright, open floor plan features two Master Bedroom Suites, a powder room for guests, an open kitchen, large private patio with access from the Living Room and Bedroom, as well as laundry inside the unit. Within the complex, this condo is located toward the back of the complex, away from California Blvd. The property is located just a half block from South Lake Avenue shopping district and one and half blocks to Cal Tech. This home is ready to move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Engler

COMPASS License #01413993 Listed on: 05/08/2015

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

PFNon-Member Default

ITECH MLS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • West Facing Home
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Baldwin Management HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327002065

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,941

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Security System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327002065
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1197.00
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 406.02
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Management: Baldwin Management

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26374.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6100

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 26374.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Leavins Michael and Leavins Carol
Bought by
Leavins Michael R and Leavins Carol L
Current Estimated Value
$783,132

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Cheng Janet
Bought by
Johnson Jake and Payne Erin
Seller's Agent
Jason Berns
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather T. Roy
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$651,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
8.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Hopkins Brian P
Bought by
Cheng Janet
Seller's Agent
Amy Engler
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
PFNon-Member Default
ITECH MLS
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.69%
Original Mortgage
$388,800
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Hopkins Brian Paul
Bought by
Hopkins Brian P and Calderon Ann M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2010
Sold by
Johnson Evan and Pavlova Yekaterina
Bought by
Hopkins Brian Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Whitten Irvin J and Whitten Mali
Bought by
Johnson Evan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,900
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2003
Sold by
Grunian Jaime C and Grunian Melissa
Bought by
Whitten Irvin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2001
Sold by
Conn Jo Ann
Bought by
Grunlan Jaime C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Members Title Co
Grant Deed $637,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $486,000 Equity Title Los Angeles
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi Title Company
Grant Deed $369,000 Ortc
Grant Deed $506,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $334,000 Equity Title Company
Individual Deed $230,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $388,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $224,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $218,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2018 08/13/18 Sold $651,000 +8.7% $544 / Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $599,000 +23.3% $500 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Sold $486,000 +4.5% $406 / Sq Ft
05/31/2015 05/31/15 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2015 05/08/15 For Sale $465,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $7,941 $710,580 $520,610 $189,970
2024 $7,941 $696,648 $510,402 $186,246
2023 $7,874 $682,990 $500,395 $182,595
2022 $7,599 $669,599 $490,584 $179,015
2021 $7,288 $656,470 $480,965 $175,505
2019 $7,012 $637,000 $466,700 $170,300
2018 $5,867 $513,341 $344,235 $169,106
2016 $5,673 $493,410 $330,869 $162,541
2015 $4,568 $393,352 $245,072 $148,280
2014 -- $385,648 $240,272 $145,376
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-315004570

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5327-002-065