981 Arden Road

Closed 1/27/22
Closed 1/27/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$4,000,000
5 beds4,563 sqft
981 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1922Year Built
$877/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First time on the market since 1963, this Colonial Revival is known as the M. B. Kerr Home that was designed by prominent architect G. Lawrence Stimson in the Arden Road Landmark District. The home is 4,563 sf (tax record) and includes a 360 sf enclosed patio and a 695 sf guest house, all totaling 5618 sf. The large irregular lot has 167 ft of frontage, and is as deep as 293 ft, totalling about .86 or an acre. This estate property is sold as-is and needs a thorough rehabilitation.First time on the market since 1963, this Colonial Revival is known as the M. B. Kerr Home that was designed by prominent architect G. Lawrence Stimson in the Arden Road Landmark District. The home is 4,563 sf (tax record) and includes a 360 sf enclosed patio and a 695 sf guest house, all totaling 5618 sf. The large irregular lot has 167 ft of frontage, and is as deep as 293 ft, totalling about .86 or an acre. This estate property is sold as-is and needs a thorough rehabilitation.
  • Listed by: Michael B Bell DRE #01164731 • Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com
Listing closed: 01/27/2022 12:00 AM • Source: VCF, MLS#: P1-8076

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Michael B Bell, DRE #01164731

Sold By Coldwell Banker George Realty, Nicholas Borrelli, DRE #01481673

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Property Information for 981 Arden Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • View: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,495 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 4,563.00
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban, Gutters, Sidewalks, Curbs
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Area: 648 - Pasadena SE
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4041
  • Unparsed Address: 981 Arden Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $894.00
  • Tax Tract: 1298
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Yard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Acres: .86
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 37,495.00
  • Lot Size Area: 37,495.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5327013037
  • 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: 0
  • Entry Level: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built-In Features, Open Floorplan, Storage, Balcony
  • Living Area: 4,563.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • View: No
  • Levels: Two
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Trust, Standard

Property History for 981 Arden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

VCF #P1-8076

$4,000,000—
Jan 27, 2022

Pending

VCF #P1-8076

—
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

CLAW #8076PF

$4,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2022

Sold

VCF #P1-8076

$4,000,000
01/27/2022

Pending

VCF #P1-8076

—
01/27/2022

Sold

CLAW #8076PF

$4,000,000

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

Public Records for 981 Arden Road

Taxable ValueLand$139,231Additions$175,028Total$314,259
Tax Record2025$4,596 ($383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,563 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,563 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,495 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1923ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5327-013-037

Schools near 981 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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