$410,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2012

985 E California Blvd Unit 305 Pasadena, CA 91106

Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
$540/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$342 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of August 2022

Location Location Location! This Wonderful Condominium is Located in a central of Pasadena and minutes away walk from CalTech, PCC and shops on Lake! Quiet, Top floor unit, Spacious two bedroom, two bathroom, Beautiful Tree top and mountain views. Buyer spent a lot of money with many upgrades, modern design, Newly updated with granite counters and New fixtures, contemporary Kitchen with a breakfast bar, Sky lights in Kitchen and master bathroom, a well sized dining area, and absolute excellent floor plan. Laundry hook up inside unit, High Ceilings through out, Elevator access. Exclude refrigerator, Stove will stay. Association fee include Pool, Water, Trash, Exterior maintenance and fire insurance. Large Patio for Entertaining, Swimming Pool, Secure Parking, Central Heat/Air, Laundry Room, and Much More!
5/17/2012: update from HOA regarding earthquake insurance, please see agent remark!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Tsoi

eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc License #01848587 Listed on: 05/07/2012

eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Tsoi

eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc License #01848587 Listed on: 05/07/2012

eXp Realty of Greater L.A. Inc

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,609

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

HOA Fees

  • $540 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327002053

Community Details

Overview

  • 36 Units

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,609

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$540 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327002053
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1199.00
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 341.95
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool
  • Association Fee: 540.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 36
  • Number Of Units Total: 36

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%
Total Days on Market
22
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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: W12057812

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5327-002-053