$1,850,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2025

1020 Meridian Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
9,474 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$836 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • 3-minute walk to South Pasadena
  • Laundry Room
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • 4-minute walk to Orange Grove Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

These 3 Bungalow units are in the heart of South Pasadena consisting of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, den/convertible bedroom, living room home, 1,047 sf (M), and 2 - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with living room, patio or gated side yard, measuring 559 sf and 608 sf. Great opportunity to live in one unit and enjoy the income from the other units or keep as a long-term investment. Owned by the same family since 1980, these units still maintain some of the original charm and are ready for a refresh. Each unit comes with its own stove and refrigerator and there is shared laundry enclosure with washer and dryer on the exterior of the front building. A large concrete pad provides space for 6 cars, parked tandem off-street. Landlord pays water, trash, and gardener. Tenants pay gas and electric. Gas and Electric are metered separately. There is additional land that may provide space for ADU (buyer to verify). A block from the Metro Station and just yards from the weekly Farmer's Market, shops, restaurants, and library. Offering South Pasadena schools. Property is on the city's historic list. 1020 Meridian (3bd/2ba + bonus room): To be Delivered Vacant at Close of Escrow. 1020 1/2 Meridian: Tenant Occupied. 1020 1/4 Meridian: Tenant Occupied.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Halpin

Markey & Associates License #01405135

Last Buyer's Agent

Rainbow Yuen

Remax Dream Properties License #02052726

Remax Dream Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 9,474 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Needs Fence Repair
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Triplex
  • Bungalow
  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 3 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Paved Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Floor Furnace
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas
  • Tax Lot 9,11
  • Tax Tract Number 480
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5315006021
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 3 Buildings
  • 3 Units
  • Orange Grove Park

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Building Details

  • Rent Control
  • 3 Separate Electric Meters
  • 3 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Gardener Expense $1,200
  • Insurance Expense $1,682
  • Other Expense $670
  • Water Sewer Expense $3,475
  • Operating Expense $7,027
  • Gross Income $41,400
  • Net Operating Income $361

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,928

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: 1020 - stove, refrigerator, dishwasher1020 1/4 - stove, refrigerator1020 1/2 - stove, refrigeratorCommon area exterior laundry closet - washer/dryer (shared by all 3 units). All personal property is sold in its ''AS IS'' condition.
  • Park Name: Orange Grove Park
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 3475.00
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Major
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 1200.00
  • Parcel Number: 5315006021
  • Year Built: 1901
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 835.59
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab, Raised
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Needs Repair, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Community, Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Sidewalks, Dog Park, Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9474.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2175

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Gross Income: 41400.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 3450.00
  • Insurance Expense: 1682.00
  • Lot Size Area: 9474.0000 Square Feet
  • Net Operating Income: 361.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 3
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Operating Expense: 3089.00
  • Other Expense: 670.00
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Total Expenses: 7027.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 9,11
  • Tax Tract Number: 480...

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Sold $1,850,000 0.0% $836 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Off Market $1,850,000 -- --
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $631 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,928 $155,454 $144,444 $11,010
2023 $2,871 $152,407 $141,612 $10,795
2022 $2,812 $149,420 $138,836 $10,584
2021 $2,755 $146,491 $136,114 $10,377
2020 $2,715 $144,990 $134,719 $10,271
2019 $2,674 $142,148 $132,078 $10,070
2018 $2,509 $139,362 $129,489 $9,873
2016 $2,345 $133,952 $124,461 $9,491
2015 $2,309 $131,941 $122,592 $9,349
2014 $2,301 $129,357 $120,191 $9,166
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,295,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,850,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

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