985 E California Blvd Unit 305 Pasadena, CA 91106
Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,199
Sq Ft
$610/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Private Pool
- No Units Above
- Cooling Available
- Blair High School Rated A-
- Deck
- Concrete Porch or Patio
About This Home
As of August 2022Prestigious 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
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00966202 Listed on: 06/02/2022
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
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$627,000
Outstanding Balance
$599,264
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,350
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
4.66%
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $660,000 | Equity Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $399,000 | Ticor Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Grant Deed | $435,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $627,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $326,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $348,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $81,350 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $95,000 | No Value Available |
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
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 | $7,609 | $686,663 | $541,840 | $144,823 |
| 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
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Christine Sebastian
COMPASS
(818) 371-7688
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2012
Tracy Tsoi
eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc
(909) 263-0312
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-9788
APN: 5327-002-053
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