NOT LISTED FOR SALE

980 Mesa Verde Rd Pasadena, CA 91105

San Rafael Flats Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,009,000 - $2,916,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,876 Sq Ft
$875/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 3, 2020

Last sale price $1,762,300 $613 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,142 / mo

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Vanity

About This Home

As of May 2025

Set back from the street on a quiet cul-de-sac, this iconic 1957 Buff & Hensman mid-century treehouse has been lovingly renovated by its current owners with sensitivity to its original post and beam architecture. Past a two-car garage, a private, enchanting pathway leads to the house, instantly ensconcing you in nature. Upon entering the home, find a wood-beamed ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows, all surrounding the open living, dining, and kitchen areas, with access to a sizable deck spanning the entirety of the main level and views of the backyard. Through a skylight-filled hallway, two bedrooms, a full bath, and powder lead to the sumptuous primary suite, with its own bright bathroom, walk-in closet, and outdoor access. Downstairs, a fabulous guest suite and generous flex spaces open to the backyard, with multiple niches and amphitheater-like built-in seating for the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living. With interiors by Tiffany Howell of Night Palm and landscape design by Sarita Jaccard, this is the perfect retreat, rooted in tranquility and ease.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Caroline Wolf

Compass License #02038100 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Louis Magnano

Modern California House License #02116804

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 10,032 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x130
  • Property is zoned PSR4

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,876 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Trees
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $37,000
  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas, trash collection, water
  • Rent includes gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5717-022-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

10,032 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 37000
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Trash Collection, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 2876
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2303
  • Lot Dimensions: 77x130
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Powder Room, Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Kitchen Island, Dining Area
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 5.55

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Deck(s), Concrete Slab
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Detached, Driveway - Concrete, On street
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5717-022-003
  • Lot Size Area: 10032

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Inouye Dennis
Bought by
Inouye Lynda M
Seller's Agent
Kai Ito
Compass
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,762,300
Premium/Discount to List
$212,300
13.7%
Current Estimated Value
$2,443,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$680,746
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,409,840
Outstanding Balance
$1,254,557
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,262,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Hymanson Bruce
Bought by
Hymanson Carrie M
Seller's Agent
Kai Ito
Compass
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,762,300
Premium/Discount to List
$212,300
13.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,409,840
Outstanding Balance
$1,254,557
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,262,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Matsukuma Jerry and Matsukuma Maria K
Bought by
Kang Molly and Kang Robert
Seller's Agent
Kai Ito
Compass
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,762,300
Premium/Discount to List
$212,300
13.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,409,840
Outstanding Balance
$1,254,557
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,262,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Matsukuma Maria K and Hymanson Carrie M
Bought by
Hymanson Carrie M and Matsukuma Jerry
Seller's Agent
Kai Ito
Compass
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,762,300
Premium/Discount to List
$212,300
13.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,409,840
Outstanding Balance
$1,254,557
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,262,582

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Masunaka Mitsuko
Bought by
Hymanson Carrie M and Matsukuma Maria K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2008
Sold by
Masunaka Mitsuko
Bought by
Masunaka Mitsuko

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2008
Sold by
Masunaka Mitsuko
Bought by
Noriega Marilyn E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2005
Sold by
Masunaka Mareo H and Masunaka Mitsuko
Bought by
Masunaka Mareo H

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1995
Sold by
Masunaka Mareo H and Masunaka Mitsuko
Bought by
Masunaka Mareo H and Masunaka Mitsuko
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

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Inouye Lynda M -- Usa National Title Company
Hymanson Carrie M -- Usa National Title Company
Kang Molly $1,762,500 Usa National Title Company
Hymanson Carrie M -- Usa National Title Company
Hymanson Carrie M -- None Available
Masunaka Mitsuko -- None Available
Masunaka Mitsuko -- None Available
Masunaka Mitsuko -- None Available
Noriega Marilyn E -- None Available
Masunaka Mitsuko -- None Available
Masunaka Mareo H -- --
Masunaka Mareo H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kang Molly $1,409,840
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Rented $15,000 -6.0% --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $15,950 -13.8% $6 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Rent $18,500 0.0% --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $1,762,300 +13.7% $795 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $22,740 $1,974,288 $1,359,209 $615,079
2024 $21,691 $1,935,577 $1,332,558 $603,019
2023 $20,773 $1,833,496 $1,306,430 $527,066
2022 $20,043 $1,797,546 $1,280,814 $516,732
2021 $19,294 $1,762,300 $1,255,700 $506,600
2020 $1,743 $123,912 $60,273 $63,639
2019 $1,744 $121,484 $59,092 $62,392
2018 $1,731 $119,103 $57,934 $61,169
2016 $1,648 $114,481 $55,686 $58,795
2015 $1,629 $112,762 $54,850 $57,912
2014 $1,611 $110,554 $53,776 $56,778
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caroline Wolf

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Caroline Wolf

    Compass

    (773) 350-8535

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Caroline Wolf
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  • Louis Magnano

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Louis Magnano

    Modern California House

    (716) 998-6695

    22 Total Sales

    Louis Magnano
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  • Kai Ito

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kai Ito

    Compass

    (310) 894-6787

    76 Total Sales

    Kai Ito
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  • Jenn Orio

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jenn Orio

    Compass

    (310) 951-6413

    101 Total Sales

    Jenn Orio
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25523519

The MLS

APN: 5717-022-003

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91105 San Rafael Flats

980 Mesa Verde Rd, Pasadena, CA

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