$555,000
SOLD JUN 15, 2017

985 E California Blvd Unit 301 Pasadena, CA 91106

Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
$555/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$463 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2025

Prestigious Caltech neighborhood!! This stunning light-filled pied-a-terre offers the ultimate in privacy and serenity. This top floor single-level corner unit offers double pane windows on three sides, a skylight, and an oversize balcony with breezy treetop views. The entry foyer flows to the large living room and a formal dining area. The airy kitchen offers quartz counters and new kitchen cabinets. The gracious master suite offers large windows, a full southern exposure, and an oversize walk-in closet with custom made cabinets. The two bathrooms feature thoughtful updates and engineered wood floors. Spa-like amenities at the complex include a pool, spa and sundeck. Adjacent to Caltech and easy walking distance to the intersection of Lake and California, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Trader Joe's and the Huntington Library. Wood floors and laundry in unit! Pasadena living at its best!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kayan Yeung

Alexander Realty Investments License #01470254 Listed on: 04/05/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenan Musulli

Coldwell Banker License #01438002

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Density is 21-25 Units/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $555 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 34613
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5327002049

Community Details

Overview

  • Villa California HOA, Phone Number (626) 821-5206
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,229

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$555 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 6263789938
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5327002049
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1199.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 462.89
  • Room Type: Dressing Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Subterranean
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds, Trash
  • Association Fee: 555.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Villa California HOA
  • Phone: 6268215206
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: 21-25 Units/Acre

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 34613

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Le Hoang Minh and Turan Zeynep
Bought by
Stopford Michele
Seller's Agent
Jenan Musulli
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Bradham
Compass
List Price
$705,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.55%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$724,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Le Hoang Minh and Turan Zeynep
Bought by
Le Hoang Minh and Turan Zeynep

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2017
Closed on
Jun 12, 2017
Sold by
Watson Dominika
Bought by
Le Hoang Minh and Turan Zeynep
Seller's Agent
Kayan Yeung
Alexander Realty Investments
Buyer's Agent
Jenan Musulli
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$558,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Tadros Salwa and Salwa Tradros Revocable Trust
Bought by
Watson Dominika
Seller's Agent
Hans Hagenmayer
Teamprovident, Inc.
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$488,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.41%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2009
Sold by
Tadros Salwa
Bought by
Tadros Salwa and Salwa Tadros Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2000
Sold by
Yarry Melissa H and Short Matthew D
Bought by
Tadros Salwa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1997
Sold by
Culver Nancy C
Bought by
Yarry Melissa H
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 $730,000 Equity Title - Los Angeles
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Bnt Title Company Of Ca
Grant Deed $555,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $488,000 Fidelity
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $162,500 --
Grant Deed $114,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $264,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $287,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $285,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $287,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $280,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $274,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $188,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $178,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $161,250 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $730,000 +3.5% $596 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $705,000 +27.0% $576 / Sq Ft
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Sold $555,000 -0.5% $463 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 For Sale $558,000 +14.3% $465 / Sq Ft
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Sold $488,000 -2.0% $407 / Sq Ft
06/09/2014 06/09/14 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $498,000 -- $415 / 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
2025 $7,229 $644,117 $514,716 $129,401
2024 $7,229 $631,488 $504,624 $126,864
2023 $7,167 $619,107 $494,730 $124,377
2022 $6,918 $606,969 $485,030 $121,939
2021 $6,634 $595,069 $475,520 $119,549
2020 $6,366 $588,969 $470,645 $118,324
2019 $6,383 $577,421 $461,417 $116,004
2018 $6,528 $566,100 $452,370 $113,730
2016 $5,806 $505,339 $392,156 $113,183
2015 $5,741 $497,749 $386,266 $111,483
2014 $2,436 $203,730 $59,801 $143,929
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: WS17071259

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5327-002-049