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979 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104

$1,927,000

Last sold 12/30/2014 for $1.38M

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,691

    Sqft ($513/Sqft)

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About 979 E Topeka St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1906
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.32 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Located in Historic Highlands, this exquisite 1906 Craftsman pool home offers quintessential Pasadena character with all the coveted upgrades desired for our modern lifestyle. Evenings will be spent enjoying the rhythms of an era gone by on the entertainers front porch. In a neighborhood where people offer a friendly word as they pass, this anterior social space will be your oasis to decompress from a hustle & bustle world. Retiring inside to the spacious living room to warm yourself by the dramatic fireplace, you then flow into the formal dining room to discuss details of your day over dinner. Thoughtfully renovated & updated, this light & bright home features a first-floor master suite w/ spa tub. The cooks kitchen highlights stainless appliances & opens to a charming family room. Oversized back yard with pool & spa, sport court, & covered patio. Displaying a perfect blend of vintage meets modern, this turn-key property was featured on the 1997 Historic Highlands home tour.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Matthew Littell
Listing Office - COMPASS
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#P0-314033942 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked CRMLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Two
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed
Living Area 2691
Lot Size (Acres) 0.3245
Lot Size (SqFt) 14134
Year Built 1906
Interior
# Three-Quarter Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Laundry Individual Room
Exterior
Parking Garage, Garage - Single Door
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Description Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Patio/ Porch Covered
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces Living Room, Wood Burning
Pool In Ground
Location
County Los Angeles
Subdivision Not Applicable, Not Applicable
Neighborhood 20170420041940680000000000
Zoning PSR6
Directions Cross Street: N/Washington E/Lake; Property Is North Of Washington And East Of Lake
APN 5848035015
$1.92M
Range: $1.44M-$2.4M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,602/month
Gross rent multiplier: 31.9
  • Dec 2014
    Public Records
  • Dec 30, 2014 Sold
    $1,380,000
  • Dec 2014
    mls logo MLS # 314033942
  • Dec 30, 2014 Sold
    $1,380,000
  • Dec 30, 2014 Sold
    $1,380,000 (+10.8%)
  • Dec 22, 2014 Pending
    —
  • Dec 18, 2014 Back Up Offer
    —
  • Dec 9, 2014 Listed
    $1,245,000
  • Dec 9, 2014 Listed
    $1,245,000 (+63.8%)
  • Aug 2003
    mls logo MLS # 22015651
  • Aug 17, 2003 Expired
    —
  • Aug 17, 2003 Expired
    —
  • Feb 24, 2003 Listed
    $795,000
  • May 2003
    mls logo MLS # 22016700
  • May 29, 2003 Sold
    $760,000
  • May 29, 2003 Sold
    $760,000
  • Mar 17, 2003 Listed
    $749,000 (-5.8%)
  • May 2003
    Public Records
  • May 28, 2003 Sold
    $760,000 (+1.5%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $18,497 +0.6%
    $1,626,023
  • 2023
    $18,392 +3.9%
    $1,626,023 +4.04%
  • 2022
    $17,704 +4.3%
    $1,562,884 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $16,977 +4.2%
    $1,532,240 +1.04%
  • 2020
    $16,288 -2.2%
    $1,516,530 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $16,647 +1.1%
    $1,486,795 +4.04%
  • 2017
    $16,470 +2.1%
    $1,429,063 +2.0%
  • 2016
    $16,138 +1.1%
    $1,401,044
  • 2015
    $15,963
    —
  • 979 E Topeka St
    $1.38M
  • Historic Highlands
    $1.17M -26% y/y
  • 91104
    $1.29M -7% y/y
  • Pasadena
    $1.15M -9% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
989 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,588,000 4/2 1,760 0.01
969 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,373,000 5/2 2,690 0.01
959 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,641,400 5/1 2,582 0.03
999 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,352,000 3/3 2,126 0.03
1695 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,531,000 2/2 1,756 0.03
992 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,385,900 5/2 2,365 0.04
945 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,628,000 5/2 2,097 0.04
1705 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 $1,404,000 2/1 1,080 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Pasadena Unified School District
4/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
public Grades 6-8
Pasadena Unified School District
6/10
Pasadena High School
public Grades 9-12
Pasadena Unified School District
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