Last Sold Price
5 beds4,811 sqft$624/sqft
820 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Description

Gorgeous 1921 Colonial Revival home in Madison Heights is being revealed for sale after 40+ years of single ownership. An inviting entry with central hall leads to spacious common rooms, including a formal dining room and living room featuring an oversized Batchelder fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast room for casual brunches and family meals. Ample storage, including walk-in pantry and basement. The family room features a 110 inch dropdown projection theater screen with built...Gorgeous 1921 Colonial Revival home in Madison Heights is being revealed for sale after 40+ years of single ownership. An inviting entry with central hall leads to spacious common rooms, including a formal dining room and living room featuring an oversized Batchelder fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast room for casual brunches and family meals. Ample storage, including walk-in pantry and basement. The family room features a 110 inch dropdown projection theater screen with built in surround sound. The main level also offers a large office with built-in bookcases, a powder room, a maid's room and bath, and laundry room. Upstairs offers four bedrooms, a study and reading room. The master suite is exceptional, providing a sitting retreat with fireplace, walk in closet, bathroom and private terrace. A huge attic is partially finished as an entertainment room. Peaceful patio areas and yard featuring expansive lawns, play area, Engish garden, magnificent magnolia tree, and brick patio are easily accessible for quiet escapes or outdoor entertaining. A porte cochere leads to a two-car garage with separate guest quarters upstairs. HVAC and alarm system included. Close to South Lake shops, restaurants and schools!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jean L Garr-Roddy • DRE #00941946 • COMPASS • jeannie.garr@compass.com

Property Details for 820 Arden Road

Status
MLS #
P0-819004176
Days on Market
266
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1921
Lot Size
0.40 AC / 17,551 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional, Colonial
Subdivision Name
Other
View
Mountain(s)

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,260,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Pasadena, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Jean L Garr-Roddy, DRE #00941946

Sold By COMPASS, Macy R Lucarelli, DRE #01977755; COMPASS, Jean L Garr-Roddy, DRE #00941946

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Building Information for 820 Arden Road

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,551 SF

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Property Information for 820 Arden Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 4,811.00
  • City: Pasadena
  • Directions: Cross Street: South Lake Avenue; Madison Heights! South of California Boulevard, west of South Lake Avenue
  • Area: 648 - Pasadena SE
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3902
  • Unparsed Address: 820 Arden Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
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  • Videos Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Sprinklers In Rear, Back Yard, Sprinkler System, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side
  • Lot Size Acres: .40
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17,551.00
  • Lot Size Area: .40
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 5721024005
  • Zoning: PSR4
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Raised, Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Pool Private: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Wood Burning, Living Room, Gas, Master Retreat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Built-In Features, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Granite Counters
  • Laundry Features: Washer Included, Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Living Area: 4,811.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Levels: Two
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, two cabinets in the attic, refrigerator and freezer in the basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $.00

Property History for 820 Arden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2020

Sold

VCF #P0-819004176

$3,000,000
Jun 15, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #P0-819004176

$3,000,000
Jun 15, 2020

Sold

CLAW #819004176PF

$3,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2020

Sold

VCF #P0-819004176

$3,000,000
06/15/2020

Sold

CRMLS #P0-819004176

$3,000,000
06/15/2020

Sold

CLAW #819004176PF

$3,000,000

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

Public Records for 820 Arden Road

Taxable ValueLand$267,984Additions$272,419Total$540,403
Tax Record2025$7,010 ($584 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,811 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,811 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,529 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5721-024-005

Schools near 820 Arden Road

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

Blair High School
Public6 to 12

San Rafael Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 820 Arden Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
$3,000,000
5
4,811
17,551
$450,000
3
2
1,664
8,551
$2,480,000
3
2,067
9,938
4
4
3,080
18,398
4
4
2,937
20,026
$1,700,000
3
1,446
7,017

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Jean L Garr-Roddy, DRE #00941946

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