Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena's prestigious South San Rafael Neighborhood, this mid-century traditional home was designed by noted architect Harold J. Bissner. Light floods the interiors through an abundance of multi-paned windows, and tree-top views surround the home. A formal entry leads to a step-down living room with fireplace, and a separate large family room with custom-built media and display cabinetry, and a second fireplace flanked by French doors leading to a pergola-covered patio. The formal dining room is highlighted with a bay window and designer light fixture, and a remodeled eat-in kitchen with quartz counters and KitchenAid appliances is bright and sunny. Primary bedroom suite with sliding French door leading to the rear yard, offers a large bath with double sink vanity, step-in shower and lots of storage, plus there's an extra-large custom closet, large enough for the most ambitious wardrobe. Two additional bedrooms, (one a converted study), plus two additional bathrooms and a laundry room round out this comfortable floor plan. The outdoors are a peaceful sanctuary, with California native and drought tolerant plantings, and a stone pathway winds its way to the lush back yard - perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. Adjacent to Pasadena's South Arroyo, enjoy beautiful neighborhood strolls and nature hikes, and the close proximity to the Rose Bowl, Old Town, and South Pasadena. Some of the many features include newly installed and refinished hardwood floors, elegant light fixtures, upgraded electrical system with Lutron programable switches, plantation shutters, Baldwin hardware, Crown molding, Cat5 wiring, newer LG washer & dryer included, Craftsman workbench and storage cabinets in finished and insulated garage, and 2 storage sheds. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously cared for, this beautiful turn-key home awaits the next lucky owner.
Sold for $2,525,000
Listed by: COMPASS • Roland Wilhelm • Contact: 626-533-8001
Bought with: Carolwood Estates
$2,525,000
920 Mesa Verde Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
3beds
2,277sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
9,031 Square Feet Lot
$2,485,500 Zestimate®
$1,109/sqft
$7,629 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,485,500
$2.24M - $2.76M
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Baldwin hardwareQuiet cul-de-sacStone pathwayTree-top viewsPrimary bedroom suiteElegant light fixturesQuartz counters
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Listed by:
Roland Wilhelm DRE #00976075 626-533-8001,
COMPASS,
Co-Listing Agent: Candace Gunther DRE #01781550 626-399-2482,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Lauren Kerns, DRE #02138630
Carolwood Estates
Gregory Holcomb, DRE #01347788
Carolwood Estates
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21602
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Converted Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,277 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Single, Garage, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,031 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5717022009
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,584,050
- Annual tax amount: $18,384
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, BBQ, Fountain, Garage workbench and cabinets, 2 sheds
- Exclusions: All staging
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $2,525,000-4.7%$1,109/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-21602 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Pending sale | $2,650,000$1,164/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21602 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Contingent | $2,650,000$1,164/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21602 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+105%$1,164/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21602 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2014 | Sold | $1,292,500+2.2%$568/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,265,000+74.5%$556/sqft |
Source: deasy/penner&partners #214013740 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2001 | Sold | $725,000$318/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,384 +5% | $1,584,050 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,502 +0.8% | $1,552,991 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,355 +3.6% | $1,522,541 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,747 +4.3% | $1,492,688 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,060 +4.3% | $1,463,420 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,405 | $1,448,416 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,405 -2.3% | $1,420,016 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,764 | $1,392,174 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,764 +1.1% | $1,364,878 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,594 +2% | $1,338,116 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,283 +48.5% | $1,318,017 +47.9% |
| 2014 | $10,294 | $891,171 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $869,751 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $852,698 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $846,326 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $848,338 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $831,705 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $815,398 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $799,411 |
| 2005 | -- | $799,411 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $768,370 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $754,289 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $739,500 +320.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $176,016 |
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Neighborhood: South Arroyo
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