NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 E California Blvd Unit 103 Pasadena, CA 91106

Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $683,000 - $726,155

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Last Sold May 08, 2019

Last sale price $518,000 $432 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,511/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Community Barbecue Grill

About This Home

As of May 2019

Just refurbished and move-in ready!!! Lovely ground floor, single level condo, next to Cal-Tech and South Lake Avenue restaurants and shopping. It's mid-century style provides large east facing windows with lots of natural light, high ceilings and spacious rooms! The kitchen has handsome dark wood stained cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ample counter tops that provide seating area and is open to the dining area. The spacious living room was previously wired for surround sound and has agreat space for an entertainment center and large screen TV. The private master suite has an enormous walk-in closet, marble top vanity and 3/4 bath with large tiled stall shower and new glass doors. The 2nd bedroom is spacious and just a couple of steps to the 2nd bathroom, updated with new stone top vanity, faucet and decorative mirror and includes a tiled tub/shower combo. The garden walkways of the common area lead to the gated pool,spa and BBQ for outdoor entertainment. There is a covered parking spot with overhead storage within the gated garage area, and a large laundry room downstairs; both are accessible by stairs or elevator.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

jane workman

COMPASS License #00875063 Listed on: 02/20/2019

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Ni

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage License #01002467

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.9

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Land Lease
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327002035

Community Details

Overview

  • Villa California Association
  • Baldwin Management HOA

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,518

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: refrigerator, dishwasher (brand new) in ''as Is' condition, no warranties
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327002035
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 1199.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 432.03
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Barbecue, Hot Water, Picnic Area
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Villa California
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Management: Baldwin Management

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: Yes
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39166.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 39166.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Bernal Richard and Richard Bernal Trust
Bought by
Chen Chih Ping
Seller's Agent
jane workman
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Jean Ni
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$518,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.18%
Total Days on Market
76
Current Estimated Value
$707,039

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,039
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$414,400
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Bernal Richard
Bought by
Bernal Richard and Richard Bernal Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2000
Sold by
Ragatz Linda J
Bought by
Bernal Richard

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
8.2%
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
Chen Chih Ping $518,000 Fidelity National Title
Bernal Richard -- --
Bernal Richard $150,000 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Chih Ping $412,000
Closed Chen Chih Ping $412,372
Closed Chen Chih Ping $414,400
Previous Owner Bernal Richard $102,438
Previous Owner Bernal Richard $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Sold $518,000 -0.3% $432 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Price Changed $519,500 -2.9% $433 / Sq Ft
02/20/2019 02/20/19 For Sale $535,000 -- $446 / 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
2024 $6,518 $566,504 $439,862 $126,642
2023 $6,462 $555,397 $431,238 $124,159
2022 $6,237 $544,508 $422,783 $121,725
2021 $5,981 $533,833 $414,494 $119,339
2019 $3,489 $202,601 $47,539 $155,062
2018 $2,463 $198,629 $46,607 $152,022
2016 $2,365 $190,919 $44,799 $146,120
2015 $2,339 $188,053 $44,127 $143,926
2014 $2,298 $184,370 $43,263 $141,107
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • jane workman

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    jane workman

    COMPASS

    (818) 406-0483

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    jane workman
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  • Jean Ni

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jean Ni

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    (626) 685-5243

    18 Total Sales

    Jean Ni
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-819000758

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5327-002-035

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Southeast Pasadena

985 E California Blvd Unit 103, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 985 E California Blvd Unit 103, Pasadena, CA 91106 since 20 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $707,039, approximately $589 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 985 E California Blvd Unit 103 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and International School of Los Angeles-Pasadena.

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