Artistically placed steps lead you to the whimsical front door, and you will be captivated by unique and charming features at every turn! A magical storybook cottage nestled in the high desirable city of Pasadena! This breathtaking home, known as 'The Old Mill,' is the last trace of Pasadena's world-famous Busch Gardens Park, once open to the public and closed since 1937. An enchanting European style cottage has been tastefully and lovingly maintained by the same owner for almost a half a century. This quaint home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 912 sq. ft. and a 200+ sq. ft. two-story cellar! Bask in warm light flowing through beautiful leaded stained windows! Relax on benches of concrete and Arroyo River rock built along winding garden paths sheltered by an ancient canopy of trees and surrounded by ivy-covered hills. Among The Mill House's most spectacular features is a faithfully replicated water wheel from which water flowed along a twisting stream bed into a millpond. This property redefines one-of-a-kind! Own a piece of history!
Sold for $1,450,000
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty • Renee Rosen • Contact: 818-917-1891
Bought with: Olivia Gonzalez
$1,450,000
485 Madeline Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105
2beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,553,100 Zestimate®
$1,590/sqft
$4,656 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,553,100
$1.41M - $1.74M
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Listed by:
Renee Rosen DRE #01384105 (818)917-1891,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty
Bought with:
Olivia Gonzalez, DRE #02008104
Olivia Gonzalez
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-14072
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower, Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Walk-In Pantry
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Stained Glass
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Private, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pond, Rocks, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Park: Singer Park
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5718015036
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,English,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic,Termite Clearance
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,590/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,479,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,177
- Date on market: 6/21/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 323 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $1,450,000$1,590/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Pending sale | $1,450,000$1,590/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Contingent | $1,450,000$1,590/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000-9.1%$1,590/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Contingent | $1,595,000$1,749/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Price change | $1,595,000-3.3%$1,749/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-14072 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2023 | Price change | $1,650,000-10.8%$1,809/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11780 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$2,029/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2022 | Price change | $1,850,000-2.6%$2,029/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11780 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Price change | $1,900,000-5%$2,083/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9745 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000$2,193/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9745 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,177 +5% | $1,479,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,354 +854.4% | $1,450,000 +1114.3% |
| 2023 | $1,714 +3.4% | $119,415 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,657 +4.3% | $117,075 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,589 +3.4% | $114,781 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,538 | $113,605 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,538 -1.7% | $111,379 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,565 | $109,196 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,565 +2.1% | $107,056 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,533 +2.8% | $104,957 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,491 +2.3% | $103,382 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,458 | $101,357 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,923 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $96,984 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,260 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,490 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,599 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $92,745 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,927 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,927 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $87,398 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,797 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,116 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $80,852 |
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Neighborhood: South Arroyo
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