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Sold for $1,410,000
  • Listed by: COMPASS • Melea Johnston-Avrach • Contact: 310-430-9106
    Bought with: Compass
    $1,410,000

    1230 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

    2beds
    1,178sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    6,551 Square Feet Lot
    $1,398,900 Zestimate®
    $1,197/sqft
    $3,794 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,398,900

    $1.26M - $1.55M

    $3,794/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to your next real estate romance --this charming Craftsman in Bungalow Heaven (yes, it's really called that, and yes, it lives up to the name) has been lovingly restored and is ready for its next chapter. Could it be yours?Step onto the inviting front porch--perfect for sipping coffee, waving at dog-walking neighbors, or pretending you're in a Nancy Meyers movie--and into a home that feels like a warm hug. Inside, sunlight practically throws itself across the open living and dining rooms, showing off those beautiful hardwood floors like they're on a red carpet.There are two comfy bedrooms, plus a third bonus room that's currently moonlighting as an office but could easily be a guest room, nursery, yoga retreat, or nap zone--your call. Both bathrooms feature classic clawfoot tubs, ideal for long soaks and dramatic bubble bath Instagram posts.The kitchen is a chef's dream--or at least a takeout unpacking dream--with custom cabinets, engineered quartz-stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances that shine like they just got a pep talk. Porcelain tile floors keep things classy, and the Tiffany/Mission-style lighting reminds you this home has history and taste.Need more? How about a backyard deck perfect for parties, BBQs, or pretending you're good at gardening? A solar-powered driveway gate adds cool points and security (future you will thank you), and the front and backyards are landscaped and equipped with a drip irrigation system--so your plants can thrive even if you forget they exist.Oh, and did we mention the Mills Act designation? That means you get a whopping 61% reduction in property taxes. It's basically like finding money under your couch cushions--every year.Just minutes from Old Town Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, and all the best brunch spots, like Millie's, your friends will envy. You'll only have to worry about the baby trying to escape to McDonald Park on his own! This historic gem blends vintage charm with modern upgrades in all the right places. Come see it for yourself--but be warned, you may fall in love.

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    Listed by:

    Melea Johnston-Avrach DRE #01954945 310-430-9106,

    COMPASS

    Bought with:

    Rouanne Garcia, DRE #02138831

    Compass

    Alexandra Newman, DRE #01967405

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21650MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters
    Heating
    • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Decorative
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,178 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Parking
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: front
    • Patio & porch: Wood
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    • Park: McDonald Park
    Lot
    • Size: 6,551 Square Feet
    • Features: Sprinklers None
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5740004013
    • Special conditions: Standard,Trust

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Plaster
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,197/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $233,000
    • Annual tax amount: $3,106
    • Date on market: 4/7/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 13 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
    • Exclusions: butterfly sconce shade
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/9/2025Sold$1,410,000+4.5%$1,197/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21650 Report a problem
    4/21/2025Pending sale$1,349,000$1,145/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21650 Report a problem
    4/8/2025Listed for sale$1,349,000+51.9%$1,145/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21650 Report a problem
    11/13/2017Sold$888,000+14%$754/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #817002091 Report a problem
    10/16/2017Pending sale$779,000$661/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #817002091 Report a problem
    9/28/2017Listed for sale$779,000+15.4%$661/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corporation #817002091 Report a problem
    8/25/2014Sold$675,000$573/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/10/2014Listed for sale$675,000+35.8%$573/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Pacific Estate #RS14144345 Report a problem
    4/10/2014Sold$497,000+1.4%$422/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/25/2013Price change$489,900+144.9%$416/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Baseline #CV13172536 Report a problem
    11/5/2013Listed for sale$200,000-61.5%$170/sqft
    Source: Property is being auctioned on Auction.com Report a problem
    5/24/2004Sold$520,000$441/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,106 +5.3%$233,000
    2024$2,948 -13.4%$233,000 -14.3%
    2023$3,403 -14%$272,000 -15%
    2022$3,958 +16.5%$320,000 +12.7%
    2021$3,397 +2.9%$284,000
    2020$3,300 $284,000 +10.1%
    2019$3,300 +0.7%$258,000 -4.8%
    2018$3,278 -2.3%$271,000 +8.6%
    2017$3,355 +10%$249,600 +1.4%
    2016$3,050 +1.9%$246,100 -63.5%
    2015$2,993 -46.1%$675,000 +44.5%
    2014$5,552 $467,000
    2012-- $467,000 -10.9%
    2011-- $524,200
    2010-- $524,200
    2009-- $524,200 -6.9%
    2008-- $562,863 +2%
    2007-- $551,827 +2%
    2006-- $541,007
    2005-- $541,007 +1344.5%
    2004-- $37,454 +1.9%
    2003-- $36,769 +2%
    2002-- $36,049 +4%
    2000-- $34,651
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Central

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