Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,225,000
4 beds1,242 sqft

81 S Oak Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$986/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Opportunity knocks for this 1921 Craftsman located in charming neighborhood of Southeast Pasadena. Zoned PSR1, fix this diamond in a rough, or work with the city of Pasadena to create your residential income dream!
Currently 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath in the main house and 1 Bedroom detached unit along with a two car detached Garage on 7463 square foot lot. Features include large, sweeping porch , original mouldings, laundry/mud room and central heat. Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, Caltech,
...Opportunity knocks for this 1921 Craftsman located in charming neighborhood of Southeast Pasadena. Zoned PSR1, fix this diamond in a rough, or work with the city of Pasadena to create your residential income dream!
Currently 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath in the main house and 1 Bedroom detached unit along with a two car detached Garage on 7463 square foot lot. Features include large, sweeping porch , original mouldings, laundry/mud room and central heat. Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, Caltech, Huntington Gardens, and all that Historic Pasadena has to offer. Sold As-Is, Buyer to complete due diligence.
Listing Agent
  1. Valerie Talbert

    Valerie Talbert

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #01320897

    P: (818) 618-4825

    M: (818) 618-4825

Listing closed: 06/27/2024 12:00 AM • Source: VCF, MLS#: P1-17831

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,165,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

103.1%

Pasadena, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Valerie Talbert, DRE #01320897

Sold By Remax Dream Properties, Emma Zhu, DRE #02134229

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Property Information for 81 South Oak Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • View: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,463 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 1,242.00
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Between Allen and Sierra Madre South of Colorado
  • Area: 648 - Pasadena SE
  • Unparsed Address: 81 South Oak Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $1,985.00
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Property

Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Front Yard, Lawn, Walkstreet
  • Lot Size Acres: .17
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,463.00
  • Lot Size Area: .17
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 5747013041
  • Zoning: PSR1
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Brick, Wood, Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area: 1,242.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • View: No
  • Levels: One

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Trust

Property History for 81 South Oak Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #P1-17831

$1,225,000
—
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

VCF #P1-17831

$1,225,000
—
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #P1-17831

$1,225,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2024

Sold

SDMLS #P1-17831

$1,225,000
06/27/2024

Sold

VCF #P1-17831

$1,225,000
06/27/2024

Sold

CRMLS #P1-17831

$1,225,000

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

Public Records for 81 South Oak Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$1,182,310

Additions

$92,179
Total$1,274,489

Tax Record

2025

$14,596 ($1,216 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,242 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,242 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,458 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1921

Year Renovated

1921

Zoning

PSR1

County

LOS ANGELES

APN

5747-013-041

Schools near 81 South Oak Avenue

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Charter - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hamilton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Learning Works School
Charter7 to 12

Pasadena High School
Public9 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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