RENTED MAR 11, 2025

979 E Topeka St Pasadena, CA 91104

Historic Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,449,000 - $2,379,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,691 Sq Ft
$756/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2014

Last sale price $1,380,000 $513 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,201/month

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming, updated Craftsman home located in the Historic Highlands. Featuring a light filled Formal Living Room, showcasing River Rock fireplace, gourmet Kitchen with custom cabinets & island, 3 Bedrooms and separate Office/Laundry Room--all sited on generous, park-like grounds. California indoor/outdoor living flow together starting with large picture windows in Living and Dining rooms opening to the expansive front porch and yard. First floor Primary Suite and Family Room open to the serene backyard, with covered patio, poolside deck and mature trees. Huge laundry room also doubles as an extra office, with built in storage and cabinets throughout. Head up to the second floor for a spacious loft area including built in work/activity desk and 2 large bedrooms overlooking the surrounding greenery. Oversized backyard has pool and spa, sport court, and is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Bonny Hsu

COMPASS License #01921017 Listed on: 02/28/2025

COMPASS

Last Renter's Agent

Sandra Saeger

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00841877

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 2,691 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,800
  • Rent includes gardener, pool
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 3/1/25
  • Tax Lot 10
  • Tax Tract Number 461
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5848035015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-03-01
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Security: 6800
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Call, Yes
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Tenant

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 5848035015
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2691.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2.53
  • Room Type: Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Heated

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Fenced
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14138.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3246

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 14138.0000 Square Feet
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Pool

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Tract Number: 461...

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Lin Vincent
Bought by
Vincent Lin And Ying Ying Lin Joint Living Tr and Lin
Seller's Agent
Bonny Hsu
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Saeger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$6,800
Views
82
Current Estimated Value
$2,034,662

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,027,862

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Lin Andrew and Lin Derrick
Bought by
Lin Vincent
Seller's Agent
Bonny Hsu
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Saeger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$6,800
Views
82

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 18, 2024
Sold by
Lin Vincent and Lin Andrew
Bought by
Lin Vincent and Lin Andrew
Seller's Agent
Bonny Hsu
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Bonny Hsu
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Sold Price
$6,600
Views
34

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2015
Closed on
Dec 24, 2014
Sold by
Lake Robert T
Bought by
Lin Vincent and Lin Ying Ying
Seller's Agent
Bonny Hsu
COMPASS
Sold Price
$4,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Sold by
Maynard Gordon L and Maynard Michele C
Bought by
Lake Robert T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1995
Sold by
Jan Pi Development Co Inc
Bought by
Maynard Gordon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1995
Sold by
Goodman Dale and Goodman Diana Burks
Bought by
Aames Home Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Sold by
Goodman Dale and Goodman Diana Burke
Bought by
Jan Pi Development Inc B
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vincent Lin And Ying Ying Lin Joint Living Tr -- --
Lin Vincent -- --
Lin Vincent -- --
Lin Vincent $1,380,000 Lawyers Title
Lake Robert T $760,000 Equity Title Company
Maynard Gordon L $252,090 Provident Title
Aames Home Loan $79,234 Orange Coast Title
Jan Pi Development Inc B $245,614 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lake Robert T $492,000
Previous Owner Maynard Gordon L $195,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Rented $6,800 0.0% --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market $6,800 -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Rent $6,800 +3.0% --
09/22/2024 09/22/24 Rented $6,600 +6.5% --
09/15/2024 09/15/24 Off Market $6,200 -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Rent $6,200 +21.6% --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Rented $5,100 0.0% --
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Under Contract -- -- --
03/29/2018 03/29/18 For Rent $5,100 +2.0% --
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
01/12/2016 01/12/16 Under Contract -- -- --
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Rent $5,000 +4.2% --
02/08/2015 02/08/15 Rented $4,800 -2.0% --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 Under Contract -- -- --
01/09/2015 01/09/15 For Rent $4,900 0.0% --
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $1,380,000 0.0% $513 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2014 12/22/14 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2014 12/09/14 For Sale $1,380,000 -- $513 / 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 $18,497 $1,745,906 $1,134,533 $611,373
2024 $18,497 $1,626,023 $1,035,118 $590,905
2023 $18,392 $1,594,141 $1,014,822 $579,319
2022 $17,704 $1,562,884 $994,924 $567,960
2021 $16,977 $1,532,240 $975,416 $556,824
2019 $16,335 $1,486,795 $946,486 $540,309
2018 $16,647 $1,457,643 $927,928 $529,715
2016 $16,138 $1,401,044 $891,897 $509,147
2015 $15,963 $1,380,000 $878,500 $501,500
2014 $10,522 $897,921 $472,590 $425,331
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bonny Hsu

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Bonny Hsu

    COMPASS

    (626) 660-7185

    23 Total Sales

    Bonny Hsu
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  • Sandra Saeger

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Sandra Saeger

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (818) 384-6565

    32 Total Sales

    Sandra Saeger
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    PFNon-Member Default

    ITECH MLS

  • Matt Littell

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Matt Littell

    COMPASS

    (626) 755-4428

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Matt Littell
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  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Boyd Smith

    COMPASS

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-21068

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5848-035-015

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91104 Historic Highlands

979 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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