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    242 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

    4beds
    3,534sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1922
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $2,564,000 Zestimate®
    $726/sqft
    $7,857 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,564,000

    $2.31M - $2.87M

    $7,857/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    242 South Hill Avenue is an elegantly appointed masterpiece located in the highly sought after Cal-tech, Rose Villa-Oakland neighborhood of Pasadena. Designed by renowned architectural firm Marston and Van Pelt, constructed in 1922, this four bedroom, four bathroom home has been meticulously cared for and recently updated with the finest finishes. Throughout the home, you'll find a grand fireplace, beautiful oak hardwood floors, a gorgeous formal dining room, and living room with stunning beamed ceilings. There are many thoughtful custom built-ins, a bonus family room with a built-in bar, a music room, and also an office, or 5th bedroom. The recently renovated chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances an extra large farm sink, and loads of cabinet space. Just off the kitchen is the mother-in-law's wing complete with an additional bedroom and private bathroom. The grounds of the property are spectacular featuring beautiful fountains, a built-in barbecue, and multiple serene courtyard vignettes to be enjoyed. Also of note, the home was just outfitted with premium Sunpower solar panels and the basement spans the entire length of the home providing an abundance of storage and a wine cellar behind a bank vault door!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Individual Room
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,534 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Concrete
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5736010001
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Paid
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy generation: Solar

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $726/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,872,604
    • Annual tax amount: $21,741

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2021Sold$1,730,000+15.4%$490/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-3357 Report a problem
    2/27/2021Pending sale$1,499,000$424/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #P1-3357 Report a problem
    2/16/2021Listed for sale$1,499,000+17.6%$424/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #P1-3357 Report a problem
    7/2/2018Sold$1,275,000-8.6%$361/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/12/2018Pending sale$1,395,000$395/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arcadia #AR18073953 Report a problem
    5/15/2018Price change$1,395,000-8.5%$395/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arcadia #AR18073953 Report a problem
    4/2/2018Listed for sale$1,525,000$432/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Arcadia #AR18073953 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,741 +4.9%$1,872,604 +2%
    2024$20,730 +0.8%$1,835,888 +2%
    2023$20,557 +3.6%$1,799,891 +2%
    2022$19,839 +5.1%$1,764,600 +34.3%
    2021$18,880 +34.9%$1,313,972 +1%
    2020$13,998 $1,300,500 +2%
    2019$13,998 +947.6%$1,275,000 +1438%
    2018$1,336 $82,900 +2%
    2017$1,336 +2.1%$81,275 +2%
    2016$1,308 +5.6%$79,682 +1.5%
    2015$1,239 +2.1%$78,486 +2%
    2014$1,214 $76,949 +2.5%
    2012-- $75,101 +2%
    2011-- $73,629 +0.8%
    2010-- $73,080 -0.2%
    2009-- $73,254 +2%
    2008-- $71,818 +2%
    2007-- $70,411 +2%
    2006-- $69,032
    2005-- $69,032 +4%
    2004-- $66,353 +1.9%
    2003-- $65,138 +2%
    2002-- $63,862 +4%
    2000-- $61,385
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South East

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Pasadena Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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