This charming Spanish split-level townhome has been tastefully updated and is in the gated San Pasquel community near the heart of South Pasadena. The property has hardwood floors throughout the common areas and features a large living room with soaring 2-story vaulted ceilings, large glass windows for an abundance of natural light, cozy gas fireplace, and French doors that open to the large deck with a bubbling fountain and surrounded by mature trees; great for relaxing, indoor/outdoor entertaining, BBQ's, and dining al fresco. The remodeled kitchen overlooks the dining room with sliding glass door access to the deck and offers a breakfast bar, granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel dual sink, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet space. The middle level has a large open loft area overlooking the living room that can be used as an office, exercise area, etc.; a guest bedroom with a private remodeled bathroom including a skylight, and the laundry area. The primary bedroom is on the top level and features vaulted ceilings, private balcony, walk-in closet, and remodeled bathroom with dual sinks, rain shower head and Ofura soaking tub for a spa-like experience anytime. The property also has a remodeled 1/2 bath for guests and an attached 2-car private garage with direct access to the home. The HOA community offers ample guest parking, heated pool, spa, sauna, and a clubhouse with sitting area and fireplace, card table, bar, and kitchen for larger group entertaining. Adding award-winning South Pasadena schools, nearby Garfield Park, local shopping, restaurants, and easy freeway access makes this a great home in a beautiful neighborhood.
Sold for $1,280,000
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Listed by: COMPASS • Kevin Grahn • Contact: 818-269-4954
Bought with: TRANSPAC INVESTMENT CO.
$1,280,000
520 Garfield Ave #B, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2beds
1,858sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1986
2.71 Acres Lot
$1,292,800 Zestimate®
$689/sqft
$4,442 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,292,800
$1.22M - $1.38M
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French doorsExercise areaCozy gas fireplaceSliding glass doorAmple guest parkingPrivate balconyGuest bedroom
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Listed by:
Kevin Grahn DRE #01360276 818-269-4954,
COMPASS
Bought with:
JOANNE LIU, DRE #01303162
TRANSPAC INVESTMENT CO.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-14581
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: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,End Unit,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,858 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Tile
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Gas Heat, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Heated
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Park: Garfield Park
Lot
- Size: 2.71 Acres
- Features: Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 5324019084
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa/Hot Tub
- Services included: Earthquake Insurance
- HOA fee: $650 monthly
- HOA name: 512 Garfield HOA
- HOA phone: 626-243-4159
Location
- Region: South Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $689/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,305,600
- Annual tax amount: $15,240
- Date on market: 8/2/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2023 | Sold | $1,280,000+10.4%$689/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-14581 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Pending sale | $1,159,000$624/sqft |
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| 8/17/2023 | Contingent | $1,159,000$624/sqft |
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| 8/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,159,000+48.6%$624/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-14581 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2015 | Sold | $780,000+0.2%$420/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2015 | Pending sale | $778,100$419/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - San Marino #315006102 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2015 | Price change | $778,100-9.4%$419/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - San Marino #315006102 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $858,800+25.2%$462/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - San Marino #315006102 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2010 | Sold | $686,000+154.1%$369/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/1998 | Sold | $270,000$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,240 -10.6% | $1,305,600 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,039 +53.7% | $1,280,000 +44.2% |
| 2023 | $11,089 +2.4% | $887,503 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,828 +1.9% | $870,102 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,629 +1.5% | $853,042 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,475 | $844,296 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,475 +4.1% | $827,742 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,062 | $811,512 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,062 +1.4% | $795,600 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $9,926 +9.8% | $748,017 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,039 +3% | $736,782 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,772 | $722,350 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $704,987 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $691,165 +106.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $333,985 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $334,779 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $328,216 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $321,781 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $315,473 |
| 2005 | -- | $315,473 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $303,225 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $297,668 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $291,832 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $280,501 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 91030
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Marengo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10South Pasadena Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10South Pasadena Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marengo
- Middle: South Pasadena
- High: South Pasadena
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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