1121 Arden Road

Closed 7/11/22
Closed 7/11/22
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Last Sold Price
$4,160,088
6 beds6,096 sqft$682/sqft
1121 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Description

New Price! Situated on a tree-lined street in a prestigious estate neighborhood adjacent to Caltech and the renowned Huntington Library Gardens, this stately 1909 English Tudor revival was home to preeminent architect, John C Austin, for almost four decades. Originally sited at 85 S Madison, Austin moved the existing house to its present half-acre knoll on Arden Road in 1925 to make way for the expansion of Green Street. Best known for designing iconic landmarks like the Griffith Observatory, LA...New Price! Situated on a tree-lined street in a prestigious estate neighborhood adjacent to Caltech and the renowned Huntington Library Gardens, this stately 1909 English Tudor revival was home to preeminent architect, John C Austin, for almost four decades. Originally sited at 85 S Madison, Austin moved the existing house to its present half-acre knoll on Arden Road in 1925 to make way for the expansion of Green Street. Best known for designing iconic landmarks like the Griffith Observatory, LA City Hall, the Shrine Auditorium & Hollywood Masonic Temple, Austin masterfully expanded this home and encased the old structure in a new outer concrete shell. Grand in scale and proportion, this well-crafted 6096sf residence features an outstanding floorplan with high ceilings, gracious public rooms, five fireplaces, 6BRs, a finished 1303sf attic, a 671sf basement, plus a 527sf chauffer's quarters adjacent to a garage and motorcourt. A major 2007 remodel modernized all major house systems, kitchen and bathrooms, and resulted in this magnificent family home that's perfect for today's lifestyle. The private backyard, with its covered patio and expansive lawn, lends itself for both intimate or grand-scale entertaining and outdoor enjoyment. Just a stone's throw from South Lake shops, markets & restaurants, Polytechnic School, the Langham Huntington Hotel, and with easy access to all major freeways, this exceptional home is an architectural treasure in a most coveted neighborhood.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/11/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carol Chua • DRE #00908699 • Coldwell Banker Realty • carol@coldwellbanker.com

Property Details for 1121 Arden Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
P1-8480
Days on Market
125
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1909
Lot Size
0.48 AC / 21,000 SF
County
Los Angeles County
Architectural Style
Custom Built, English, Tudor
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Mountain(s), Trees/Woods

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,800,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

Pasadena, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Carol Chua, DRE #00908699

Sold By HOMEQUEST REAL ESTATE, Gabriela Fox, DRE #02026401

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Building Information for 1121 Arden Road

Stories2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 21,000 SF

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Property Information for 1121 Arden Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars in Bathroom(s)
  • Building Area Total: 6,096.00
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: South of California Blvd between Lake Avenue and Hill Avenue.
  • Area: 648 - Pasadena SE
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Unparsed Address: 1121 Arden Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Concrete, Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Up Slope from Street, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: .48
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21,000.00
  • Lot Size Area: .48
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100' x 210'
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Green Location: Transportation, Walkability
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Builder Model: John C Austin
  • Builder Name: August C Brandt
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Slab, Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Door Features: French Doors, Service Entrance
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Master Retreat, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Built-In Features, Copper Plumbing Partial, Dry Bar, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Intercom, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Outside, Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Living Area: 6,096.00
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Levels: Three Or More
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Park Name: Tournament Park
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Inclusions: 4 kitchen bar stools, TV in FR, washer & dryer, BR armoire, basement fridge & cabinets.

Property History for 1121 Arden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2022

Sold

VCF #P1-8480

$4,160,088—
Jul 11, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #P1-8480

$4,160,088—
Jul 11, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #P1-8480

$4,160,088—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2022

Sold

VCF #P1-8480

$4,160,088
07/11/2022

Sold

CRMLS #P1-8480

$4,160,088
07/11/2022

Sold

SDMLS #P1-8480

$4,160,088

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1121 Arden Road

Taxable ValueLand$718,000Additions$308,000Total$1,026,000
Tax Record2025$12,679 ($1,057 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt5,917 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,917 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1960ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5327-012-020

Schools near 1121 Arden Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McKinley School
Public - K to 8
Blair High School
Public - 6 to 12
Learning Works School
Charter - 7 to 12
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley School
PublicK to 8

Blair High School
Public6 to 12

Learning Works School
Charter7 to 12

Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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