NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 E California Blvd Unit 305 Pasadena, CA 91106

Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $711,000 - $783,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
$610/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 09, 2022

Last sale price $660,000 $550 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,208/month

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • No Units Above
  • Cooling Available
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

About This Home

As of August 2022

Prestigious Caltech Neighborhood! Minutes from Caltech, PCC and S Lake Ave dining and shopping! This modern, spacious condo is a quiet top floor end unit with one common wall and no one above. Featuring an updated kitchen, bathrooms. washer and dryer in unit. High ceilings, windows and skylights provide an open and light living space. AC, large balcony for entertaining. Common area with pool/spa and BBQ. Elevator from parking to third level. Off street gated parking for one vehicle and guest parking. Some photos have been staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Fallon

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00966202 Listed on: 06/02/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Sebastian

COMPASS License #02087608

COMPASS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,609

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $610 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Pest Guard System

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Automatic Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327002053

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 30 Units
  • Villa California HOA, Phone Number (626) 821-5206
  • Baldwin Real Estate Management HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Trash Chute

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,609

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$610 per month

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327002053
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1199.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Trash Chute
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 542.12
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Call for Rules, Earthquake Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 610.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Villa California HOA
  • Phone: 626 821-5206
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Urban
  • Association Management: Baldwin Real Estate Management

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Song Ja Park Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
El-Alfi Adam and El-Alfi Valerie F
Seller's Agent
Debra Fallon
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Sebastian
COMPASS
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%
Current Estimated Value
$747,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,098
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Original Mortgage
$627,000
Outstanding Balance
$602,568
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,498

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2016
Sold by
Park Song Ja
Bought by
Park Song Ja and Song Ja Park Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2012
Closed on
Jun 8, 2012
Sold by
Wong Andrew Hau On and Wong Yuen Ching Diana
Bought by
Park Songja
Seller's Agent
Tracy Tsoi
eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Tsoi
eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.2%

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
May 2, 2006
Sold by
Wong Andrew Hau On and Wong Yuen Ching Diana
Bought by
Wong Andrew Hau On and Wong Yuen Ching Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2006
Sold by
Bergstrom Lois G and The Lois G Bergstrom Revocable
Bought by
Wong Andrew Hau On and Wong Yuen Ching Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1998
Sold by
Bergstrom Lois G
Bought by
Bergstrom Lois G and The Lois G Bergstrom Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,350
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1995
Sold by
Bergstrom Lois G
Bought by
Bergstrom Lois G and The Lois G Bergstrom Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1995
Sold by
Bergstrom Lois G and The Lois G Bergstrom Revocable
Bought by
Bergstrom Lois G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.59%
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
El-Alfi Adam $660,000 Equity Title
Park Song Ja -- None Available
Park Songja $399,000 Ticor Title Company
Wong Andrew Hau On -- Accommodation
Wong Andrew Hau On $435,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bergstrom Lois G -- Fidelity National Title
Bergstrom Lois G -- Fidelity National Title
Bergstrom Lois G -- --
Bergstrom Lois G -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open El-Alfi Adam $627,000
Previous Owner Wong Andrew Hau On $326,000
Previous Owner Wong Andrew Hau On $348,000
Previous Owner Bergstrom Lois G $81,350
Previous Owner Bergstrom Lois G $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $550 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $650,000 -1.5% $542 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Off Market $660,000 -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $650,000 -5.8% $542 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $690,000 0.0% $575 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/16/2020 05/16/20 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Sold $410,000 -1.2% $342 / Sq Ft
05/07/2012 05/07/12 For Sale $415,000 -- $346 / 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 $7,609 $673,200 $531,216 $141,984
2023 $7,620 $660,000 $520,800 $139,200
2022 $5,349 $462,990 $263,406 $199,584
2021 $5,129 $453,913 $258,242 $195,671
2019 $4,937 $440,452 $250,584 $189,868
2018 $5,042 $431,817 $245,671 $186,146
2016 $4,874 $415,051 $236,132 $178,919
2015 $4,820 $408,818 $232,586 $176,232
2014 $4,721 $400,810 $228,030 $172,780
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Debra Fallon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (619) 227-7616

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Debra Fallon
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  • Christine Sebastian

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Christine Sebastian

    COMPASS

    (818) 371-7688

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Christine Sebastian
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  • Tracy Tsoi

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tracy Tsoi

    eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc

    (909) 263-0312

    48 Total Sales

    Tracy Tsoi
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-9788

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5327-002-053

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Southeast Pasadena

985 E California Blvd Unit 305, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 985 E California Blvd Unit 305, Pasadena, CA 91106 since 02 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $747,098, approximately $623 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 985 E California Blvd Unit 305 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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