Welcome home to this bright, beautifully updated condominium in a great Pasadena location--an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers seeking style, comfort, and convenience.Bathed in natural light, this beautiful residence features a spacious living room highlighted by brand-new laminate wood flooring and a lovely covered balcony, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. The dining area is enhanced by a contemporary designer light fixture, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday meals and entertaining.The thoughtfully renovated kitchen offers modern appeal with sleek quartz countertops, brand-new stainless steel appliances--including a range, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal--and recessed lighting that brightens the entire space.The generously sized bedroom is filled with natural light and offers two closets for abundant storage. The updated bathroom has been tastefully refreshed with recessed lighting, a new faucet, mirror, quiet exhaust fan, and rain shower head. A smart split layout separates the vanity from the shower area, making busy mornings effortless. An in-unit laundry closet with additional shelving provides extra storage and everyday convenience.This well-maintained community welcomes residents through an elegant custom wrought-iron gated entrance with images of the Arroyo. With no neighbors below and a desirable second-floor location, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and an exceptional Pasadena lifestyle. Ideally located near parks, popular restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, and shopping, you'll enjoy the best of Pasadena just moments from your doorstep.
For sale
Listed by: BHHS California Properties • Pei Chang • 626-922-4268
$475,000
285 S Sierra Madre Blvd APT E, Pasadena, CA 91107
1beds
649sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,587/mo
Condominium
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$471,800 Zestimate®
$732/sqft
$450/mo HOA
What's special
- 9 days |
- 430 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pei Chang DRE #01324106 626-922-4268,
BHHS California Properties,
David Lao DRE #00991605 626-922-4213,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28310
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 649 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Concrete, Covered, Carport, Gated, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None, Balcony
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Park: Eaton Blanche Park
Lot
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 5330006055
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water
- Services included: Pest Control
- HOA fee: $450 monthly
- HOA name: San Marino Homes Association
- HOA phone: 626-793-2063
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $732/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,726
- Annual tax amount: $1,859
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$471,800
$448,000 - $495,000
$2,194/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+5.6%$732/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-28310 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2019 | Sold | $450,000+500%$693/sqft |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS #819002417 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1998 | Sold | $75,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/1995 | Sold | $75,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,859 +10.5% | $119,726 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,682 +1% | $117,379 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,666 +3.1% | $115,079 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,616 +3.7% | $112,823 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,559 +3.4% | $110,612 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,507 | $109,479 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,507 -21.1% | $107,334 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,910 | $105,230 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,910 -1% | $103,168 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,928 +2.5% | $101,146 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,881 +1.3% | $99,627 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,857 | $97,677 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,331 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,463 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,765 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,986 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,164 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,378 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,626 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,626 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,226 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,683 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,063 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $77,916 |
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Neighborhood: 91107
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hamilton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Learning Works SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Pasadena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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