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Sold for $3,270,000
  • Listed by: COMPASS • Vicky Botsford • Contact: 626-705-6207
    Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    $3,270,000

    509 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

    4beds
    3,950sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1904
    10,538 Square Feet Lot
    $3,269,500 Zestimate®
    $828/sqft
    $6,522 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,269,500

    $2.98M - $3.60M

    $6,522/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Outdoor fireplaceCommanding fireplaceMature treesExpansive porchNatural landscapingSpacious primary suiteSerene treetop views
    This captivating farmhouse-style residence, built shortly after the turn of the century, is situated on one of West Pasadena's most prestigious estate streets and showcases many architectural details of the era. The dramatic living room features 25-foot vaulted ceilings, a commanding fireplace, and streams of natural light through period diamond-paned windows.The dining room and butler's pantry are complete with custom built-in cabinetry, adding both charm and functionality. The generous floor plan offers four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with soaring ceilings and serene treetop views. An office adjacent to the living room offers a convenient workspace or library.The kitchen and family room flow seamlessly to a rear patio, creating an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The grounds offer a private garden setting with mature trees, natural landscaping, and towering verdant hedges. A distinctive river rock motif is carried throughout the property, from the low river rock wall and welcoming front steps leading to the expansive porch to the outdoor fireplace and spa with river rock detailing in the backyard.The garage currently serves as a large bonus room with a finished second-floor loft, providing ample storage and includes a split air system.

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    Listed by:

    Vicky Botsford DRE #01184717 vicky.botsford@compass.com,

    COMPASS

    Bought with:

    Andrew Manning, DRE #00941825

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26305MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Primary Suite
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Outside
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,950 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, See Remarks
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: In Ground
    • Fencing: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 10,538 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5714007007
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1904

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $828/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,914,918
    • Annual tax amount: $33,460
    • Date on market: 3/18/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 80 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
    • Inclusions: Washer and DryerEV Charger

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/14/2026Sold$3,270,000-3.7%$828/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26305 Report a problem
    6/12/2026Contingent$3,395,000$859/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26305 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Price change$3,395,000-5.6%$859/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26305 Report a problem
    5/21/2026Listed for sale$3,595,000+59.8%$910/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26305 Report a problem
    8/28/2009Sold$2,250,000+32.4%$570/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/13/2005Sold$1,700,000+113.8%$430/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/31/1998Sold$795,000$201/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$33,460 +4.7%$2,914,918 +2%
    2024$31,947 +0.8%$2,857,763 +2%
    2023$31,681 +3.6%$2,801,729 +2%
    2022$30,569 +4.3%$2,746,794 +2%
    2021$29,308 +4.3%$2,692,937 +1%
    2020$28,101 $2,665,326 +2%
    2019$28,101 -2.5%$2,613,066 +2%
    2018$28,818 $2,561,831 +2%
    2017$28,818 +1%$2,511,600 +2%
    2016$28,521 +2%$2,462,354 +1.9%
    2015$27,953 +42%$2,416,568 +40.3%
    2014$19,687 $1,722,000 -18.4%
    2012-- $2,110,000 -6.9%
    2011-- $2,266,942 +0.8%
    2010-- $2,250,000 +22.3%
    2009-- $1,840,132 +2%
    2008-- $1,804,052 +2%
    2007-- $1,768,679 +2%
    2006-- $1,734,000
    2005-- $1,734,000 +94.2%
    2004-- $892,837 +1.9%
    2003-- $876,474 +2%
    2002-- $859,289 +4%
    2000-- $825,924
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South Arroyo

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