Giusy Mele-Brown
BHHS California Properties
(626) 313-3578
61 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$2,307,900 Price
979 E Topeka St Pasadena, CA 91104
Historic Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,323,578
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,691
Sq Ft
$863/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2025Charming, 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.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1906
Lot Details
- 14,138 Sq Ft 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
Community Details
- Laundry Facilities
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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Lin Vincent
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bonny Hsu
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Saeger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$6,800
Views
82
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
$2,316,778
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
4.54%
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
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Historic Highlands, CA
-
Giusy Mele-Brown
-
Donald Heller
Donald Heller
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
(424) 238-6571
111 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$1,237,500 Price
-
George Andrianopoulos
George Andrianopoulos
Compass
(626) 788-8206
21 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$1,500,000 Price
-
Pam DelRey
Pam DelRey
Art Del Rey Realty, Inc.
(626) 604-0256
61 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$1,275,000 Price
-
Peggy Lim
Peggy Lim
Real Brokerage Technologies
(626) 889-5586
85 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$1,685,000 Price
-
Gregory Jewett
Gregory Jewett
Lightning Real Estate
(818) 418-8546
41 Total Sales
1 in Historic Highlands
$1,250,000 Price
Property History
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| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,407 | $1,780,823 | $1,157,223 | $623,600 |
| 2025 | $20,407 | $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
19 Total Sales
-
Sandra Saeger
Tenant's Agent in 2025
Sandra Saeger
Coldwell Banker Realty
(818) 384-6565
21 Total Sales
-
PD
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
15 Total Sales
-
BS
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Boyd Smith
COMPASS
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-21068
APN: 5848-035-015
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