Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,850 sqft

1437 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.07 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$649/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,200/yrHOA Fees

Description

Located in El Mirador Ranch within the coveted Linda Vista area of Pasadena, this turnkey property was built in 1988. The Mediterranean style home is positioned on a knoll with expansive views of the San Gabriel mountains and Pasadena. Featuring 5 bedrooms, each with its own private bath, this home offers flexibility to meet your needs. The designer kitchen has been updated and beautifully appointed with top of the line finishes and appliances including a gorgeous La Cornue oven and stove plus custom...Located in El Mirador Ranch within the coveted Linda Vista area of Pasadena, this turnkey property was built in 1988. The Mediterranean style home is positioned on a knoll with expansive views of the San Gabriel mountains and Pasadena. Featuring 5 bedrooms, each with its own private bath, this home offers flexibility to meet your needs. The designer kitchen has been updated and beautifully appointed with top of the line finishes and appliances including a gorgeous La Cornue oven and stove plus custom cabinetry and built-ins. The open and airy floor plan features a kitchen/family room combination and interconnected formal spaces for the dining room and living room. The main bedroom suite features a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the views plus a large walk-in closet and large bathroom with dual sinks, a large walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub beneath a beamed rotunda. The sunken living room opens out to a sparkling pool and patio area nicely privatized with majestic old growth trees and verdant landscape. An exterior spiral staircase takes you to an additional large deck with great mountain views. There is a gated driveway and a three car garage. With a fantastic floor plan, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, this lovely home checks all the boxes!
Listing Agents
  1. Ted Clark

    Ted Clark

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #01074290

    P: (626) 817-2123

  2. Heather Lillard

    Heather Lillard

    Alternative Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #01892752

    P: (626) 817-2123

    M: (323) 363-3610

Listing closed: 12/07/2021 12:00 AM • Source: VCF, MLS#: P1-7111

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,750,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Pasadena, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Ted Clark, DRE #01074290; COMPASS, Heather Lillard, DRE #01892752

Sold By COMPASS, Annie Deng, DRE #02016963

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Property Information for 1437 Rutherford Drive

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Contemporary
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 1.07 AC / 46,701 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 3,850.00
  • Community Features: Golf, Curbs, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Biking
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: North on Linda Vista Ave - Left on West on El Mirador Dr then left on Rutherford Dr
  • Area: 645 - Pasadena NW
  • Unparsed Address: 1437 Rutherford Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Concrete, Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • AssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: $100.00
  • Association Name: El Mirador Ranch
  • Association Phone: 626.795.3282
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Irregular Lot, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Up Slope from Street, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 46,701.00
  • Lot Size Area: 46,701.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other, Stucco
  • Fencing: Security, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Pool Features: Filtered, In Ground, Gunite, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Gunite, Heated
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Vacuum Central, Beamed Ceilings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Built-In Features, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Sunken Living Room, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Copper Plumbing Full, Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-In Trash/Recycling, Balcony
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Living Area: 3,850.00
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Custom Covering, Wood Frames, Drapes
  • Levels: Two

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Property History for 1437 Rutherford Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2021

Sold

VCF #P1-7111

$2,500,000—
Dec 7, 2021

Sold

CLAW #7111PF

$2,500,000—
Dec 7, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-7111

$2,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2021

Sold

VCF #P1-7111

$2,500,000
12/07/2021

Sold

CLAW #7111PF

$2,500,000
12/07/2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-7111

$2,500,000

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

Public Records for 1437 Rutherford Drive

Taxable Value

Land

$1,407,161

Additions

$1,246,962
Total$2,654,123

Tax Record

2025

$30,948 ($2,579 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

3,758 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,758 SqFt

Lot Size

46,736 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1988

Year Renovated

1988

Zoning

PSR*

County

LOS ANGELES

APN

5705-025-018

Schools near 1437 Rutherford Drive

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Accelerated Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

San Rafael Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1437 Rutherford Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
$2,500,000
5
3,850
46,701
$1,900,000
4
3
4,603
31,850
–
5
5
3,985
43,536
$3,050,000
5
5,462
20,554
–
4
4
3,245
19,747
$3,150,000
4
4
3,226
27,073

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Ted Clark, DRE #01074290; COMPASS, Heather Lillard, DRE #01892752

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